On September 19, a closing ceremony for the “International Training Program on Biodiversity and its Sustainable Development for Developing Countries” was held at XTBG headquarters. The closing ceremony was chaired by Dr. CAO Min, deputy director of XTBG.

Dr. CAO Mi presiding over the closing ceremony

The 15 trainees from 6 developing countries were conferred on certificates of completion by Dr. CHEN Jin, director of XTBG.

Dr. CHEN Jin conferring certificate of completion to trainees

Two representatives from Cambodia and Malaysia expressed their gratitude to XTBG and the participating teachers.

Representatives of trainees expressing gratitude

In addition to lectures, seminars, and discussion, the trainees got a chance to field visit the 20-ha plot, botanical gardens nationwide in China and national nature reserves.

Dr. CAO Min introducing tropical forest at the 20-ha plot

The training course ended in a complete success on September 23.