The World Coastal Forum 2025 opened on Wednesday in Yancheng, east China's Jiangsu Province. Over the course of the two-day conference, government officials, diplomats, and experts are gathering to address the urgent need to safeguard coastal ecosystems and promote sustainable development worldwide.

Under the theme "Beautiful Coasts: Ecological Priority and Green Development," the forum highlights the release of the second round of international applications for ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction in coastal regions. Participants emphasize the goal of raising global awareness about the critical importance of coastal ecosystems preservation and enhancing collaboration among coastal nations worldwide.