Renewable energy powers Summer Davos in Tianjin

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The National Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin is the host of the 2025 World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos. Sustainability is the main concept behind the venue's construction. [By Fu Guigang/for chinadaily.com.cn]

The National Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin, host of the 2025 World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, is operating entirely on renewable electricity, a first for the global forum, officials said on Sunday.

"Sustainability is really at the core of our events," said Severin Podolak, head of event management and operations for the World Economic Forum, in an on-site briefing. "Every element here, from construction to energy use, follows that principle."