On Dec. 20, 2010, Bayer-Tongji Chair for Sustainable Development Steering Committee Meeting was held in IESD. Mr. Michael Koenig, President of Bayer Group in Greater China, Prof. Jiang WU, Vice President of Tongji University, Dean of IESD, Prof. Jianfu ZHAO, Chair Professor of Bayer-Tongji SD Chair, Prof. Fengting LI, Vice Dean of IESD attended the meeting.

Prof. WU on behalf of IESD and Tongji University extended his sincere thanks to Bayer’s consistent support and generous guidance. Besides, Prof. WU shared the significant activities of IESD and meant to seek more cooperative opportunities.

Prof. ZHAO and Prof. LI delivered a brief annual report of Bayer-Tongji SD Chair in terms of research projects, Chair Professorship activities, scholarship and financial update in 2010. Mr. Michael Koenig highly appreciated the impressive report of Bayer-Tongji SD Chair and extended his gratitude to all the professors and staff involved.

What’s more, the Steering Committee approves altogether five research projects in year 2011, with focusing on four sub-topics: Low Carbon Development, New Energy Public Transit System, Water Resources Management and Environmental Cooperation Regime.

At end of the meeting, the resolution paper was approved by the steering committee and signed by Prof. Jiang WU and Mr. Michael Koenig.