The 225th Session of the Shanghai Science Communication Forum Features Academician’s Lecture on the Path to Carbon Neutrality and Green Transition

June 5, 2025 marked the 54^th “World Environment Day.” That afternoon, the 225^th session of the Shanghai Science Communication Forum and a special event in celebration of “World Environment Day” was held at Shanghai Fudan High School. The event was hosted by SSTM and the Shanghai Science Education Development Foundation, with support from Shanghai Fudan High School. The event specially invited Huang Zhen, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, an expert in energy and power engineering, and Chair Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, to deliver a carbon neutrality-themed science lecture. It aimed to guide the public in understanding the significance of carbon neutrality, translate low-carbon concepts into concrete actions, and contribute to the realization of the national “dual carbon” goals.

In his lecture, Huang Zhen introduced the scientific essence of China’s “dual carbon” strategy and elaborated on three questions: What are carbon peaking and carbon neutrality? Why is carbon neutrality essential? And how can it be achieved? He emphasized that achieving carbon neutrality and zero carbon emissions has become an urgent global imperative. In pursuit of this goal, the world is undergoing an unprecedented green energy transition—from fossil fuels to new energy sources.

When asked how China can balance economic development with the goals of carbon neutrality, Huang Zhen emphasized that achieving the “dual carbon” goals is closely linked to China’s high-quality development, industrial upgrading, and transformation of the economic growth model. The “dual carbon” strategy will guide China’s economy toward a healthier and more sustainable development path. In conclusion, Academician Huang encouraged young students to seize the opportunities of the times, build a solid foundation in their fields, and rise to the challenge of contributing boldly and creatively to the construction of a future carbon-neutral world.