4月21日，

2024年世界少年儿童发展论坛

在广东科学中心开幕。

论坛落实习近平主席全球发展倡议及联合国2030年可持续发展议程，以“我们爱科学”为主题，搭建各国少年儿童组织、少年儿童代表友好交流交往的重要平台，推动携手构建人类命运共同体。

共青团中央书记处第一书记阿东，广东省委常委、广州市委书记郭永航，联合国教科文组织东亚多部门地区办事处主任夏泽翰，国际儿童读物联盟主席西尔维娅·瓦戴尔，来自40个国家的190余名少年儿童代表及有关国际组织代表、驻华使节代表、少年儿童组织负责人、少年儿童出版机构负责人、知名专家学者等参加论坛。

The 2024 World Children Development Forum kicked off with grandeur in Guangzhou, Guangdong on April 21, marking a significant milestone in global youth engagement.

Themed "We Love Science," the event, spearheaded by the All-China Youth Federation, garnered robust backing from prestigious entities like UNESCO and UNICEF. With over 190 delegates from 39 nations, including representatives from international organizations, diplomatic envoys, and youth leaders, the forum convened a diverse array of voices committed to advancing children's welfare worldwide.

2024年世界少年儿童发展论坛在广东开幕

阿东在致辞中表示，本次论坛旨在促进世界各国少年儿童组织、机构的交往合作，推动中外少年儿童友好交流。他呼吁有关国际组织，坚持儿童优先发展理念，分享成功经验，拓展合作空间；倡导世界各国科学家，积极投身少年儿童科学教育，广泛传播科学知识，弘扬科学精神；希望中外少年儿童在互学互鉴中增进了解、收获友谊、共同成长，为创造人类更加美好的未来奠定坚实的根基。

夏泽翰表示，联合国教科文组织对全国青联主办本次论坛持赞赏态度，倡导提高年轻一代的科学好奇心和技能，提倡实践的教学方法，呼吁有关各方共同帮助儿童激发科学梦想。

Professor Shahbaz Khan, director of UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office for East Asia, commended the opening ceremony of the 2024 World Forum for Children's Development in Guangzhou. He underscored UNESCO's collaboration with China in advancing science and technology initiatives and expressed gratitude for China's commitment to science and technology advancement. He called for collective efforts to leverage innovation for global sustainability and progress.

西尔维娅·瓦戴尔表示，国际儿童读物联盟的使命是将儿童和书籍联系在一起，建立沟通的桥梁。通过多种倡议和活动来促进阅读，努力为青少年出版最佳读物，并惠及战争、疾病和自然灾害地区的儿童。

Sylvia Vardell, chairwoman of the International Board on Books for Young People, emphasized that the core mission of the organization is connecting children with books and fostering connections across diverse communities. Importantly, they endeavor to reach children living in regions affected by conflicts, diseases, and natural calamities.

开幕式上，

中外少年儿童代表

与中外科学家互动交流对话，

聆听科学分享，

体验科幻阅读，

畅想未来世界。

郭永航、全国青联副主席夏帕克提、夏泽翰、中国宋庆龄基金会副秘书长李安晋、南非非政府组织“早期教育培训”主管姆玛特什韦乌·莫唐、马来西亚合力出版有限公司执行董事李乃康等中外嘉宾，与来自五大洲的少年儿童代表共同发布《激发少年儿童科学梦想倡议》。有关方面共同启动童“话”世界工作室粤港澳大湾区工作站。中国少年儿童新闻出版总社与新加坡、马来西亚等出版行业从业者们共同揭幕全球少年儿童科普阅读体验空间。部分中外科学家及出版社代表还分享了科学探索、科普阅读的故事。

Against the backdrop of this momentous occasion, young delegates from China and beyond engaged in profound exchanges with esteemed scientists, delved into captivating scientific narratives, and embarked on futuristic literary voyages.

Notably, the collaborative unveiling of the Initiative of Inspiring the Children's Scientific Dreams underscored the forum's dedication to nurturing youthful curiosity and innovation. Moreover, the inauguration of the "Kids, Tell the World" Studio Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area station heralded a new era of global youth storytelling and cross-cultural dialogue.

英国饥饿番茄出版社首席执行官约翰·特威格斯与中外少年儿童互动分享

据悉，论坛将举办系列交流活动，中外少年儿童代表将参加少年儿童科普阅读论坛、“我们爱科学”故事会、少年儿童科学公开课、博物馆奇妙夜、“未来城市”创想营（广州、珠海）等主题活动，引领中外少年儿童讲科学、爱科学、学科学、用科学。

Beyond the ceremonial splendor, the forum promises a rich tapestry of intellectual discourse and interactive engagements. From enlightening forums on children's science literacy to captivating storytelling sessions and immersive science workshops, the program seeks to foster camaraderie and intellectual exchange while empowering young minds to embrace the ethos of scientific inquiry and exploration. As delegates embark on this transformative journey, the forum's enduring legacy lies in its aspiration to instill a lifelong love for science and ignite the imaginations of future generations across borders.

本次论坛由中华全国青年联合会主办，联合国教科文组织、联合国儿童基金会支持，中国少年儿童新闻出版总社、广东省青年联合会、广州市人民政府、珠海市人民政府、广州市青年联合会、珠海市青年联合会承办。

来源：广州日报 未来网燃新闻 GDToday

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