On the afternoon of November 6, the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Scientific Steering Committee of the Future Earth (FE) - Monsoon Asia Integrated Research for Sustainability (MAIRS) program was held at the College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (CESE), Peking University (PKU). The meeting summarized and exchanged achievements in integrated research for sustainable development and international cooperation, and engaged in enthusiastic discussions on future directions.
The meeting began with welcoming remarks and expressions of gratitude from the Co-Chairs of the MAIRS-FE Scientific Steering Committee: Prof. Tong Zhu from CESE-PKU, and Prof. Jiaguo Qi from the Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences at Michigan State University. They highlighted the common challenges faced in the Asian monsoon region and emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration. Dr. Yue Qin, director of the MAIRS-FE International Project Office (IPO) and tenure-track associate professor of CESE-PKU, presented an overview of MAIRS-FE's development progress. She summarized the program’s positive advancements in interdisciplinary research initiatives, academic exchange activities, and science communication.
The meeting then proceeded to the leading presentation session. Prof. Jiaguo Qi from the Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences at Michigan State University shared insights on the challenges, opportunities, and pathways for collaboration in Asia and beyond. Prof. Yong Liu, dean of the CESE-PKU, presented research on how climate change amplifies the impact of anthropogenic inputs on nitrogen loading in global rivers. Prof. Charlie Navanugraha from Nakhon Phanom University in Thailand discussed targeted research to reduce haze (PM 2.5) in the up-north highland areas of Thailand. Prof. Tong Jiang, executive dean of the Institute for Climate and Environmental Governance at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, delivered a report on risk quantification: climate change impact assessment tool. Prof. Lili Lei from the School of Atmospheric Sciences at Nanjing University presented on the application of all-sky infrared radiance assimilation for forecasting tropical cyclone intensity and structure. Prof. Suvdantsetseg Balt from the Mongolian Academy of Sciences and the FE Mongolia Secretariat shared a report on the ecological resilience of food, water, and energy system in Ulaanbaatar City, Mongolia. Assistant Professor Yang Ou from CESE-PKU discussed the challenges and opportunities associated with China’s climate pledge. Professor Perdinan from IPB University in Indonesia presented a report titled "Interfacing Science with Policy Pathways for Climate Change Action in Indonesia. " Dr. Wei Wan, Acting Director of the Clean Air Asia China Office, shared a report on accelerating clean air action in Asia: key progress and regional exchange. Dr. Yue Qin, director of the MAIRS-FE IPO and tenure-track associate professor of CESE-PKU, presented a report on energy risks under climate change: insights from integrated human-natural system.
The photos are arranged from top to bottom and from left to right as follows：Jiaguo Qi、Yong Liu、Charlie Navanugraha、Tong Jiang、Lili Lei
The photos are arranged from top to bottom and from left to right as follows：Suvdantsetseg Balt、Yang Ou、Perdinan、Wei Wan、Yue Qin
This meeting of the Scientific Steering Committee not only discussed the current projects and achievements of MAIRS-FE, but also emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration in addressing complex issues. Following the meeting, expert members provided feedback to the MAIRS-FE IPO to reach a consensus on the next phase of work, promote interdisciplinary information exchange and cooperation in Asia, and provide new momentum and direction for future research collaboration. The meeting was jointly organized by the CESE-PKU, the MAIRS-FE IPO and the Professional Committee of Environmental Sustainability Science & Innovation, Chinese Society for Environmental Sciences (CSES-Envision).
