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CLAREMONT, the United States, April 20-- Chinese and American scholars called on the two countries and the rest of the world to strengthen cooperation on ecological civilization at an international forum, which kicked off here on Friday in western U.S. state of California. Themed "Ecological Civilization and Holistic Human Development," the forum is hosted by the Institute for Postmodern Development of China, a U.S. think tank and non-profit organization. Over 160 scholars from China, the United States and other countries are exchanging views on the latest developments in ecological civilization at the Pitzer College in the two-day event. "Let's work together to create an ecological civilization," said John B. Cobb Jr., a 94-year-old member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in his welcome remark at the opening ceremony. "I have said many times that my hope for the future of process thinking is in China," said Cobb, noting that China is now far in the lead in the development of ecological civilization. Cobb has been advocating for green development and more efforts to avoid global ecological crisis since 1970s. "More and more, we want to learn from you and to share our ideas with you," he told Chinese scholars in his speech. He noted that China has adopted the goal of ecological civilization and changed policies accordingly. Cobb is the author of more than 50 books and the founding president of the Institute for Postmodern Development of China, donating all of his money to support its operation and activities. | 
