GUIYANG, July 9 (Xinhua) -- China's only national-level global forum focusing on ecological civilization, Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2023, kicked off on Saturday in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province.

This year's event, themed "Pursuing modernization of harmony between humanity and nature -- promoting green and low-carbon development," attracts over 2,500 participants with both online and offline activities.

Themed sub-forums, exhibitions on the latest techniques, products and technologies in green and low-carbon industries, as well as business promotion activities, will be held during the two-day event.

Since its inception in 2009, the forum has successfully convened 11 sessions.

This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows the opening ceremony of Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2023 in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province.(Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows Lao tea products at Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2023 in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province.(Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows an installation combined with several screens at Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2023 in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province.(Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows the external view of the venue of Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2023 in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province.(Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows new energy vehicles (NEVs) displayed at Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2023 in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province.(Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)