Collaborating Parties
School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Peking University
Siguniangshan National Nature Reserve Administration
Cooperation Background
Marking the 30th anniversary of the Siguniangshan Administration's establishment, this initiative aims to effectively implement ecological civilisation and innovation-driven development strategies. It seeks to harness the leadership and driving force of high-calibre talent and their innovative teams in advancing research, conservation, management, and sustainable tourism development within Siguniangshan. This collaboration provides talent support and intellectual backing for promoting the sustainable development of the Siguniangshan World Heritage Site and advancing the construction of the Northwest Sichuan Ecological Economic Demonstration Zone.
Collaborative Scope
Establishment of an Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration Base. Both parties shall jointly establish the ‘Peking University School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Siguniangshan Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration Base (2023-2028)’. The Reserve shall assist the School in providing teaching and research opportunities, professional internships, graduation placements, final-year design projects, and social practice activities for its students. It shall leverage its natural resource advantages to provide relevant disciplinary fieldwork bases for outdoor teaching.
Talent Development and Curriculum Promotion. The School shall implement curriculum promotion and execution through compulsory courses, electives, and practical teaching. The Reserve shall provide assistance and support for the School's medium-to-long-term higher education development planning and scientific construction planning.
Professional Training and Continuing Education. The College shall provide professional training and in-service education opportunities for reserve staff based on their requirements, open access to research resources such as libraries, and facilitate accommodation and transportation arrangements for participating researchers. It shall also deliver training on the guiding principles of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China alongside specialised professional and vocational knowledge.
Scientific Consultation and Intellectual Support. The College shall furnish scientific recommendations for the reserve's conservation and development as required. Both parties shall jointly advance the establishment and development of the Siguniangshan Scientific Research Station, creating conditions for establishing provincial and national academician (expert) workstations.
Cooperation Period
Five years (June 2023 to May 2028)
Distinctive Features
Grounded in the conservation and development of World Heritage sites, this initiative implements ecological civilisation strategies by establishing an integrated ‘industry-academia-research-application’ cooperation model. Leveraging Peking University's disciplinary strengths and Siguniangshan's natural resource advantages, it aims to create a high-calibre demonstration base for nature reserve research and talent cultivation, thereby supporting the development of the Northwest Sichuan Ecological Economic Demonstration Zone.
