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Announcing the 2024 6th China New Development Awards

Find out the winning books

On June 19, 2024, a panel of experts recognized ten impactful books published by PÕ¾ÊÓƵ in China. These books have made significant contributions to sustainable development research and are in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The winners were announced during a ceremony at the 30th Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF).

Arnout Jacobs (Managing Director, Greater China, PÕ¾ÊÓƵ) presented the winners with their awards, along with Niels Peter Thomas (Managing Director Books), Anil Chandy (Vice President, Humanity, Social Sciences and Focus Projects), Welmoed Spahr (Vice President, Applied Computing and Video Development) and James Finlay (Vice President, Applied Sciences). Professor Wentao Huang from Shanghai Jiao Tong University took on the role of this year’s keynote speaker and delivered a memorable academic speech on Electrifying Maritime Transportation with Offshore Charging Platforms. Together with the winning authors, as well as partners and guests, this celebration showcased PÕ¾ÊÓƵ’s commitment both to excellence in research as well as the UN SDGs.

Below are the ten winning books. Congratulations to all the winners!

Winning books


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2024 Goal in focus

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Chinese researchers have made outstanding contributions to SDG 7 in the past decades. Their research advancements in New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and smart power grids are transforming the energy landscape, promoting efficiency and sustainability. Innovations in wind energy technology and the development of smart grids enhance the reliability and integration of renewable energy sources. These efforts significantly reduce carbon emissions and support a sustainable future. By driving progress in these key areas, Chinese researchers are at the forefront of global energy innovation, exemplifying leadership and commitment to achieving the sustainable development goals. Below please find some selected titles by China-based researchers in these areas