主席
王金南
中国工程院院士
全国政协常委、全国政协人口资源环境委员会副主任
中国环境科学学会理事长
生态环境部环境规划院名誉院长
各位理事、各位会员：
今天，我满怀使命与责任感，正式就任世界绿色设计组织（WGDO）第三届全球理事会主席。首先，请允许我向全体会员、合作伙伴及前两届理事会成员致以最诚挚的感谢。感谢大家的信任与支持，将这一重任交付于我。作为新任主席，我深知这不仅是一份荣誉，更是一份推动全球绿色设计事业迈向新高度的使命。
本人40多年来一直从事全球环境治理、中国国家环境规划、生态文明和绿色发展研究，开展绿色GDP和生态产品总值（GEP）核算，推动构建美丽中国建设政策和技术体系。与联合国环境署、世界银行、OECD以及主要发达国家研究机构开展了许多环境合作项目。多年的研究和实践，深切体会到绿色设计在实现全球可持续发展目标过程中的系统性作用。今后，我将继续以专业积淀与国际视野，与WGDO同仁携手，共同应对全球生态挑战。
绿色设计不仅是可持续发展理念的提升，更是全球可持续发展的关键引擎。绿色设计贯穿于联合国可持续发展目标（SDGs）的实现路径，尤其在气候治理、清洁能源转型、城市韧性提升、生物多样性保护等领域发挥着不可替代的作用。通过绿色设计可以优化产业结构和能源结构，减少碳足迹，保护气候。从绿色建筑到可持续交通，绿色设计可系统性降低资源消耗，提升循环经济效率，赋能产业转型。绿色设计通过普惠技术和服务，助力发展中国家跨越传统高污染发展模式，推动全球公平转型。
WGDO始终坚信，绿色设计是从源头破解环境问题的“金钥匙”，是建设清洁美丽世界的共同语言。
自2013年在比利时布鲁塞尔成立以来，WGDO已成长为全球绿色设计领域的权威平台。过去10余年，我们实现了多项里程碑：
WGDO与42个国家和地区的设计组织、科技组织、致力于生态绿色发展的企业建立了合作，600余家机构和专家成为会员。目前，已在14个国家设立分会或地区中心。新一届理事会汇聚来自22个国家的理事，搭建了跨学科、跨领域的绿色设计生态平台。
WGDO启动绿色设计国际标准编制工作，引领推动绿色产品、能源、交通等12个子领域的绿色设计标准建设，为行业提供“有标可依”的行动框架。
WGDO持续颁发“绿色设计国际大奖”与“绿色设计国际贡献奖”，表彰全球绿色设计创新案例；发起“绿叶之家”公益项目、开展“世界绿色设计之都”评定，激励城市与企业践行可持续发展；筹建全球绿色发展智库，为全球绿色发展均衡提供策略建议。
WGDO与多个联合国机构、欧盟机构等建立合作，获得联合国经社理事会特别咨商地位，深度参与全球治理，不断提升国际影响力。
这些成就离不开前两届理事会的卓越领导，原中国科学院院长路甬祥院士倡议设立世界绿色设计组织，特别是石定寰主席、乔·莱恩主席等各位的开拓性贡献。他们为WGDO奠定了坚实的国际合作基础，我们在此致以崇高敬意！
WGDO第三届全球理事会将面向未来，以“创新、合作、行动”为核心理念，围绕以下重点开展工作：
一是强化组织能力建设。WGDO将支持发展国别分会及委员会，积极发展会员，推动绿色设计理念触达更多专业人士。充分运用人工智能和数字化手段，建立多语言传播矩阵。
二是培养和托举绿色设计人才。WGDO将建立“绿色设计工程师”全球认证体系，联合多国行业组织与高校开展绿色设计人才培养计划，提升全球可持续发展关键人才的专业能力。WGDO将建立整合绿色技术数据库、绿色材料数据库、碳中和评估工具等技术资源的服务平台，为绿色设计专业人士提供智能化解决方案。
三是扩大全球合作网络。WGDO将深化与联合国、欧盟、非盟等国际组织的合作，推动绿色设计纳入多边气候议程。继续拓展“世界绿色设计之都”评选，支持更多国家的城市通过系统性绿色设计实现低碳转型，实现可持续发展。
四是加速标准应用与推广。WGDO将成立专项工作机制，完善绿色建造、智慧交通等领域的绿色设计国际标准，并推动标准在更多国家的落地应用。评定更多绿叶标产品，引导、促进社会开展绿色消费，形成绿色生产生活方式。推动国际工程绿色设计评价，支撑绿色基础设施建设。
五是激发青年与公众参与。WGDO将全面调动多国青年参与绿色设计实践，搭建国际交流平台，赋能青年可持续发展，鼓励新生代投身绿色事业。开展绿色设计科普活动，增强公众对绿色设计的认知与认同，为构建可持续发展的未来贡献力量。
六是深化绿色设计与产业结合研究。WGDO将办好全球绿色发展智库，组建高水平研究团队，发布《世界绿色设计报告》及系列研究成果，引领行业绿色变革；与多国权威机构开展绿色设计实践评价，为政策制定提供科学依据。
各位理事、各位会员，当今世界正面临气候变化、生物多样性丧失等严峻挑战，但危机中孕育着转型的机遇。WGDO将以更开放的姿态、更务实的行动，凝聚全球智慧，让绿色设计从理念转化为改变世界的力量。我们期待与各位携手，在第三届理事会任期内，将WGDO建设成为引领全球绿色革命的“思想库”、“行动队”与“合作桥”。让我们以绿色设计为手段，以可持续发展为目标，共同努力，加强合作，为子孙后代留下一个生机勃勃、清洁美丽的地球家园！
王金南
世界绿色设计组织第三届全球理事会主席
2025年2月21日
Distinguished Council Members and Members of WGDO,
Today, it is with a deep sense of mission and responsibility that I formally assume the position of President of the Third Global Council of the World Green Design Organization (WGDO). First and foremost, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all members, partners, and the members of the previous two Councils for their trust and support in electing me to this important role. This is a moment of great personal honour for me, but also one of deep responsibility to promote the development of green design throughout the world to new heights.
For more than four decades, I have dedicated myself to research on global environmental governance, environmental planning for China, ecological civilization and green development, and have worked on the accounting of green GDP and Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP), contributing to the policy and technical system for a Beautiful China. In addition, I have collaborated with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Bank, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and research institutions from major developed countries on numerous environmental projects. Over years of research and practice, I have developed a deep understanding of the systemic role green design plays in achieving the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Moving forward, drawing on my expertise and global vision, I will continue to work with my colleagues to address the ecological challenges facing the world.
Green design represents not only an evolution of theconcept of sustainable development but a crucial engine for global sustainability. It is integral to realizing the SDGs, particularly in areas such as climate governance, clean energy transformation, urban resilience, and biodiversity protection. Green design enables the optimization of industrial and energy structures, reduces carbon footprints, and helps safeguard our climate. From green buildings to sustainable transportation, green design in these areas facilitates the systematic reduction of resource consumption, enhances the efficiency of the circular economy, and drives industrial transformation. Featuring inclusive technologies and services, green design helps developing countries shift away from the traditional development model of high-pollution, thereby accelerating an equitable transition worldwide. WGDO firmly holds the belief that green design is the “golden key” to solving environmental issues at their source and serves as a universal language for a clean and beautiful world.
Since the establishment in Brussels, Belgium, 2013, WGDO has emerged as an authoritative platform for green design worldwide. Over the past decade, we have reached the following milestones:
WGDO has forged partnerships with design organizations, scientific institutions, and enterprises committed to promoting ecological development in 42 countries and regions, with over 600 organizations and experts becoming our members. To date, we have branches and regional centers in 14 countries, and the current Council brings together members from 22 countries, creating an interdisciplinary platform for green design.
WGDO has initiated the development of international green design standards across 12 sectors, including green products, energy, and transportation, providing the industry with clear, standardized frameworks to guide design.
Moreover, WGDO has continuously instituted the“Green Design International Award” and the “Green Design International Contribution Award” to recognize innovative works in green design. We have unveiled the“Green Haven” (Brussels) proposal and the “World Green Design Capital” initiative to incentivize the sustainable practices of cities and businesses. We are also in the process of establishing“Global Green Development Think Tank” , offering strategic advice to support balanced green growth across the world.
WGDO has developed partnerships with multiple UN agencies and EU institutions, and has been granted Special Consultative Status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), deeply engaging in global governance with growing international influence.
All these achievements would not have been possible without the initiative of Academician Lu Yongxiang, former President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, to establish WGDO, and the outstanding leadership of the previous Councils, particularly the pioneering contributions made by former presidents Mr. Shi Dinghuan and Mr. Jo Leinen. Their work has laid a solid foundation for the organization’s global network. We owe them our deepest respect.
The Third Global Council of WGDO will embrace the future with the core principles of “Innovation, Collaboration, and Action” and focus on the following priorities:
First, strengthening organizational capacity. WGDO will support the establishment of national branches and committees, actively expand its membership, and promote the concept of green design to reach more professionals on a global scale. Artificial intelligence and digital tools will be leveraged to build a multilingual communication network for broader outreach.
Second, cultivating green design talent. WGDO will establish a globally recognized “Green Design Engineer” certification system and collaborate with industry organizations and universities worldwide to implement talent development programs, which will enhance the professional competencies of key personnel driving global sustainability. Moreover, green technology databases, sustainable materials libraries and carbon neutrality assessment tools will be integrated into a unified service platform, offering intelligent solutions for green design practitioners.
Third, expanding global partnerships. WGDO will deepen cooperation with international organizations such as the United Nations，the European Union and the African Union, to integrate green design into multilateral climate agendas. In addition, the “World Green Design Capital” initiative will be expanded to support more cities in achieving low-carbon transitions and sustainable development through green design.
Four, accelerating the application and promotion of standards. WGDO will establish dedicated task forces to refine Green Design International Standards in areas such as green construction and smart transportation, and promote their adoption in more countries. More products of the “Green Leaf Mark” program will be certified to guide the public toward green consumption and foster a green production and lifestyle. Green design evaluations for international projects will also be promoted to support the development of eco-friendly infrastructure.
Five, engaging youth and the public. WGDO will mobilize youth worldwide to engage in green design practices through international exchange platforms that empower them to contribute to sustainable development. Public awareness campaigns will also be launched to foster greater understanding and recognition of green design, supporting a sustainable future.
Six, advancing research on the integration of green design and industry. WGDO will strengthen its “Global Green Development Think Tanks” , assemble high-caliber research teams, and publish the World Green Design Report and related studies to drive industry transformation. WGDO will also work with authoritative institutions in multiple countries to evaluate green design practices, providing a foundation for evidence-based policymaking.
Distinguished Council Members and Members of WGDO, the world is currently facing severe challenges, including climate change and biodiversity loss, yet within these crises lie opportunities for transformation. WGDO will adopt an open mindset and pragmatic actions to pool global wisdom, turning green design from a concept into a force that can reshape our world. During the Third Council term, we look forward to working with all of you to develop WGDO into a “strategic think tank,” “operational task force,” and “global collaboration hub” that leads the global green revolution.
Let us unite, with green design as our tool and sustainability as our mission, to leave a vibrant, clean, and beautiful planet for future generations.
Sincerely,
Prof. WANG Jinnan
President of the Third Global Council of WGDO
February 21, 2025
