Publisher：Office of Science and Technology Research, School of Environment and Climate 

Date：March 25, 2024*

In a momentous event on March 20, the inauguration ceremony of the Nanling Mountain Forest Atmospheric Environment and Carbon Neutralization Field Scientific Observation and Research Station took place at the Yuanzushan Station in Lechang, renowned as the Guangdong outpost.

(At the inauguration ceremony)

Nestled amidst lush forest cover, the Nanling Mountain stands as the back garden and pivotal atmospheric background area of Guangdong Province. Serving as a crucial atmospheric oxidation pool and carbon sink within the region, this pristine locale plays a vital role in air pollution mitigation and carbon neutrality efforts. The station's establishment signifies a pivotal step towards unraveling complex scientific inquiries surrounding urban forest-air interactions, including the origins of photochemical pollution and greenhouse gas dynamics.

Through collaborative efforts involving the science and technology department of Guangdong Province, Jinan University, Guangdong Ecological Environment Monitoring Center, Guangdong Shaoguan Ecological Environment Monitoring Center Station, Chinese Academy of Sciences Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Guangdong Ecological Meteorology Center, and the local government bodies of Lechang City and Shaoguan City, the Nanling Mountain Forest Atmospheric Environment and Carbon Neutralization Field Scientific Observation and Research Station has been successfully established. This initiative has laid the foundation for a comprehensive research framework comprising three observation bases, two mobile observation platforms, and an advanced intelligent detection simulation system. The station has attracted a diverse team of esteemed scholars and experts, including academicians and promising young researchers, fostering a vibrant research environment with an average age of 40.

The station's primary objective is to conduct real-time continuous monitoring of key atmospheric components such as carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds, and photochemical smog. By addressing data gaps in atmospheric and carbon neutrality research within forested regions surrounding the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the station aims to bolster scientific insights essential for enhancing air quality at both regional and national levels, ultimately contributing to the realization of ambitious carbon reduction goals.

(Zhang Yuanhang is speaking)

During the launch ceremony, Professor Wang Boguang, the station's director, provided an overview of its mission and objectives, while esteemed speakers including Professor Zhang Yuanhang from Peking University, Deputy Director Wu Lusheng from Jinan University's Science and Technology Department, and Deputy Mayor Li Zaifeng from Shaoguan Municipal Government delivered insightful speeches. The consensus among attendees highlighted the project's strategic significance in leveraging Shaoguan's ecological and academic strengths to advance scientific research, foster innovation, and propel sustainable development initiatives.

(visiting the station)

The unveiling of the Nanling Mountain Atmospheric Field Station heralds a new era of collaboration, innovation, and environmental stewardship, underscoring the pivotal role of science and technology in shaping Guangdong's sustainable future.