Max Häggblom, Jennifer Sun, Chloe Costea and Lauren Hall were invited speakers at the Sustainable Development Forum in Beijing Oct 24-25, 2024. The forum, focusing on environmental health and human well-being, was organized by the Chinese Academy of Sciences Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences and Institute of Urban Environment. The forum was attended by international scientists, educators, and entrepreneurs in sessions featuring thematic forums, roundtable discussions and exchange activities. The forum encouraged advocacy for the establishment of a sustainable development model where environmental protection and human health synergistically reinforce each other.