Academician Xiang Lingyun was appointed as the chief consultant of the Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS)
On April 8, 2024, New York time, at the press conference of the Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS) held in the conference hall on the 4th floor of the United Nations Headquarters Building, academician Xiang Lingyun, an economist in the United States, was hired as a member of the Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS). GFHS) Chief Consultant.
Academician Xiang Lingyun and Tageldin Ibrahim Hamad, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General Lu Haifeng
The Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS) is an international non-profit organization with special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. It is also a tax-exempt public welfare organization under 501(c)(3). It is committed to building a global high-end dialogue and cooperation platform. Promote sustainable cities and human settlements for everyone. Ambassador Anwar Chaudhry, former President of the United Nations Security Council, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and High Representative, serves as the Chairman of GFHS.
The main work of GFHS includes: organizing annual forum annual meetings and academic conferences; promoting the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Climate Agreement; promoting and strengthening regional, government and civil society cooperation in building sustainable development. Exchange and cooperation in urban and human settlements; initiatives and standards; award of the “Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Award (SCAHSA)”; publication of “Global Best Practices” magazine (WBPM), “Global Human Settlements Forum Collection” and Other publications.
Over the years, GFHS has worked with United Nations agencies such as the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the United Nations Environment Program, the United Nations Human Settlements Program, the United Nations Development Program, the World Meteorological Organization, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, as well as the Asian Development Bank, the World Wildlife Fund, Well-known institutions such as the World Conservation Union, the World Economic Forum, and the International Ocean Institute have conducted many successful collaborations.
The annual meeting of the Global Forum on Human Settlements is one of the most important conferences in the world focusing on sustainable cities and human settlements. Since 2005, the annual meeting has been successfully held for 18 consecutive times on five continents and at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, with more than 323,000 representatives from all walks of life participating. ) and the 2016 United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III).
The 18th Forum Annual Meeting was successfully held in Dubai during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) on December 2-3, 2023. 20 authoritative organizations, including multiple United Nations agencies, jointly organized it, focusing on “green, Fair and smart urban transformation synergistically accelerates the 1.5°C climate goal and sustainable development goals”, the meeting achieved a number of results.
The “Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Award” is one of the most important sustainable development awards in the world. It is strongly supported and guided by the United Nations Environment Program and other United Nations agencies. It aims to promote the “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, especially the It is the implementation of its “Goal 11” and drives more people to participate and take conscious action. The award has nine categories and has been successfully held for 18 years. The winners come from all over the world and have produced a significant demonstration effect.
Vice Chairman Tageldin Ibrahim Hamad issued the letter of appointment to Academician Lingyun
Xiang Lingyun, chief consultant of the Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS), is a foreign academician of the European Academy of Natural Sciences, a tenured full-time professor at EU University, a distinguished professor at Peking University Boya, a visiting professor at the School of Applied Science and Technology at Beijing Union University, an international accountant (FAIA), and an international certified public accountant (IAAP). ), American Certified Forensic Accountant (FCPA), Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) Senior Public Accountant (FIPA), Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) Senior Financial Accountant (FFA FIPA), International Certified Internet Financial Manager (ICIFM). He is also the special economic adviser to the Central African Republic, the special chief economic adviser to the Republic of Haiti, the special economic adviser to the Republic of Liberia, the special economic adviser to the Republic of Zimbabwe, the special financial and economic adviser to the Republic of Madagascar, the financial and economic adviser to the Republic of North Macedonia, and the chief economic adviser to the Republic of Ghana. Financial economic consultant, economic and cultural exchange envoy of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, international charity ambassador of the Republic of Mali, and honorary member of the Chinese Organizing Committee of the 35th United Nations “International Science and Peace Week”.
He is the author of “The Way of Heaven in the Metaverse”, “The Logic of Blockchain”, “Equity Incentive Practical Guide”, “Private Equity Investment Solutions”, “Blockchain: A Technological Revolution Empowering the Real Economy”, ” Decisive Financing – Financing and Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises”, “Global Visual Economics”, “Industrial Economics”, “International Trade and Economic Management”, “Logistics Warehousing Management and E-Commerce”, “Investment Risk and Operation Management” and other overseas Numerous books published both internally and externally.
