U.S.-China Joint Workshop: Ecological Complexity and Ecosystem Services- Opportunities for China - USA Collaboration (Phase 2)

这是美国和中国关于生态复杂性和生态系统服务的联合研讨会的第二阶段。美中科学家的第一阶段交流于2004年5月22日至6月7日进行。13名美国科学家和两名项目官员在中国与中国科学家进行了一系列智力互动，他们对研究生态系统和人类社会之间的复杂联系感兴趣。此次研讨会第二阶段的目的是巩固在第一阶段访问期间建立的联系，并为中国科学家提供一个机会，让他们在更好地了解美国的情况方面有类似的变革性经历。这次研讨会讨论了具有全球相关性和重要意义的重要议题。拟议会议的成果有可能改善地球居民的生活质量，以及自然资源和生态系统及其提供的惠益和服务的可持续性。本项目由中国科学院、中国国家科学基金和国家自然科学基金共同资助。

Elser0527347This is phase 2 of a US-China joint workshop on ecological complexity and ecosystem services. The first phase of exchange between U.S. and Chinese scientists took place on May 22 and June 7, 2004. Thirteen American scientists plus two program officers engaged in a series of intellectual interactions in China with Chinese scientists interested in studying the complex connections between ecological systems and human societies. The purpose of phase 2 of this workshop is to solidify the connections established during the phase 1 visit and to provide an opportunity for Chinese scientists to have a similar transformative experience with respect to better understanding the situation in the USA. This workshop addresses important topics with global relevance and significance. Results from the proposed meetings have the potential to improve the quality of life for Earth's inhabitants, and the sustainability of natural resources and ecosystems and the benefits and services they provide. This project is jointly supported by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the National Science Foundation of China, and the NSF.