More than 350 economists, scientists and management professionals from around the world convened Tuesday to discuss a global strategy in implementing risk governance policies.

The International Risk Governance Council (IRGC) 2005 General Conference is focusing on the prevention of global natural, economic and hygienic risks, establishment of emergency systems in various countries, and information exchanges between different countries.

Chinese delegates to the conference showed China's emergency system, which is still underway, and related research endeavors initiated by the Chinese government.

Liu Yanhua, vice minister of science and technology, said at the inaugural ceremony that China is deploying the emergency system, which is targeted at an advanced early-alert mechanism against potential risks endangering national security.

Liu said he hopes Chinese risk management experts can cooperate more with the IRGC and China should play a more active role in deciding international policies in risk governance.

Considering that more and more global risks are comprehensive, transnational and quickly spreading, the international community needs to have a coordinated strategy in combating such risks, experts said.

Source: Xinhua