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On 29 May 2025, the 2025 China–Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Forum was convened in Tianjin under the theme “Intelligence Converges in China, Wisdom Benefits SCO.” Co-hosted by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China and the Tianjin Municipal People’s Government, the forum brought together ministerial-level representatives from SCO member states, international organizations, academia, and the private sector to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can support inclusive development, scientific exchange, and responsible innovation across the region.

UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia was invited by NDRC to join the high-level panel on AI governance and security risks with representatives from Tsinghua University, China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing Institute of AI safety and Governance and the 360 Group, represented by Dr. Ai Sugiura, Programme Specialist and Head of Natural Sciences unit. Dr. Ai emphasized UNESCO’s global leadership in advancing inclusive, ethical, and human-centred approaches to AI governance, in line with the Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (2021) – the first global normative instrument in this domain.

Dr. Ai introduced UNESCO’s Nature Positive AI Toolkit for Policymakers, Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) and AI Ethical Impact Assessment Toolkit, currently piloted in multiple regions, and called for greater international collaboration to ensure AI systems are developed with respect for human rights, scientific integrity, and environmental sustainability. Dr. Sugiura underscored the importance of ensuring that all countries have the capacity and tools to govern AI effectively in ways that promote the common good and sustainability including environmental sustainability. 

One of the forum’s key outcomes was the release of the “China–SCO AI Application Cooperation Center Proposal,” which calls for joint development of a platform to support collaborative AI research, public services, open-source tools, and standards development. NDRC proposed four pillars for international AI cooperation: strengthening policy dialogue, deepening technological collaboration, promoting inclusive applications, and enhancing AI safety governance.

UNESCO looks forward to continuing its collaboration with all member states to strengthen international cooperation in AI ethics, sustainability, and inclusive governance. As AI technologies reshape societies, UNESCO remains committed to ensuring that innovation is aligned with human dignity, scientific responsibility, and the Sustainable Development Goals.