The 2025 Delta Environmental Law Forum was successfully held in Xi’an. More than 200 university faculty members and students specializing in environmental law gathered to discuss the theme “The Codification of the Ecological and Environmental Code and the Construction of an Independent Knowledge System of Environmental Law,” providing new insights for the development of environmental law studies. Wim Chang, CEO of Delta’s Global Philanthropic Affairs, was invited to share Delta’s hands-on experience in its coral restoration project. The documentary “Coral Gardeners” produced by Delta was also screened during the forum, receiving widespread resonance among attendees.

The 2025 Delta Environmental Law Forum was successfully held, bringing together over 200 university faculty members, students, and industry experts.

At the event, awards were presented to three professors who received the 2025 “Delta Environmental Law Scholar” title and the “Delta Environmental Law Young Scholar Award,” as well as to 18 postgraduate students who won the “Outstanding Dissertation Award.”

Professor Nigel N. T. Li from the School of Law, Soochow University (Taiwan), and a member of the Planning Committee of the Delta Environmental Law Education Promotion Program, stated: “Since the program’s launch in 2011, a total of 34 universities have participated, benefiting more than 500 faculty members and students. I believe that through the in-depth discussions on relevant topics at this forum, the advancement of environmental rule of law will enter a new stage. "

During the forum, scholars from over 20 universities in China, along with practitioners, engaged in 27 presentations that explored key issues such as the design of liability systems in code compilation and cross-regional collaborative governance. The event also showcased a series of high-quality academic papers.

In his presentation on Delta’s coral restoration project, CEO Wim Chang highlighted that persistent global marine heatwaves have caused approximately 84% of coral reefs to face bleaching stress. Since 2021, Delta has leveraged its volunteers and own technologies to restore over 10,000 corals. Over the next five years, Delta plans to actively connect with global conservation partners to promote technological applications, AI innovation, and biodiversity quantification, aiming to preserve more than half of the coral species in the Pacific—around 300 species in total.Participants watched the documentary “Coral Gardeners” together during the forum.