From September 19 to 20, the 2023 Nanjing Peace Forum, jointly organized by the 
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the 
National Committee of UNESCO of China, the Information Office of Jiangsu 
Provincial People's Government and Nanjing Municipal People's Government, took 
place in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. Representatives from international 
organizations, experts and scholars from various fields, representatives from 
businesses and non-profit organizations, as well as young practitioners 
dedicated to the pursuit of peace, gathered to exchange ideas and experiences, 
promote cultural exchanges and mutual learning, contribute to peace and 
sustainable development, and engage in discussions on building a community of 
shared future for mankind. 

Since 2020, the Nanjing Peace Forum has been held for three sessions. Focusing 
on peace and sustainable development, the forum has established a global 
platform for young people to create and share together, engage in collective 
action to practice and promote Chinese philosophies, and has developed rich 
solutions and narratives within the "Chinese discourse" and "Chinese 
narratives". It has received widespread attention from the international 
community. With the theme of "Jointly Promoting Peaceful Development and 
Sharing the Fruits of Civilization - Youth in Action", this forum will 
contribute wisdom and strength to safeguarding world peace and promoting common 
development.

During the forum, young people from different countries and regions, drawing 
from their own experiences and practices, voiced their aspirations for peace 
and sought collective action.

Dr. Wu Xiaomai, McGill University's recent graduate, who holds a Ph.D. in 
Neuroscience, shared her experience of an immersive 8-day research expedition. 
The group developed five action plans related to sustainable development in 
Nanjing and international peace city construction.

A young representative from Pakistan, Zoon Ahmed Khan of the "Z Generation", 
shared the significant changes brought to her hometown by the China-Pakistan 
Economic Corridor. She mentioned the astonishing synergies and vitality created 
by the Belt and Road Initiative.

The event also highlighted the power of art in promoting peace, warmth, and 
healing with performances during the opening ceremony, further advancing 
cultural exchange and cross-cultural understanding.

Throughout the event, 2023 The 10th Anniversary of the National Initiative of 
Building One Belt and One Road Media Think Tank and Youth Dialogue Activity, 
2023 The "Wonderful China Touch Nanjing" Visiting Program will also be held 
concurrently.

Source: Nanjing Peace Forum