The World Eco-Design Organization (WEDO) is composed of the Board of Directors, the Secretariat, the Advisory Committee of International Experts, the Arts Committee, the Academic Committee and the Culrural Industry Committee.
Board of Directors
Serving as the organization's primary decision-making and supervisory body, the Board reviews key initiatives and oversees strategic direction. It is composed of representatives from government, industry, academia, research, and finance sectors worldwide. The Board is responsible for implementing core organizational matters, providing guidance and services to other institutional bodies, and executing plans and decisions formulated by these bodies.
Secretariat
The Secretariat consists of the following administrative units: the International Exchange Center, the Innovative Education Center, the Industrial Development Center, the Operations Management Center, and the Financial Management Center.
Advisory Committee of International Experts
This committee provides theoretical support and strategic advice for the organization’s overall direction. Its members come from international organizations, research institutions, social organizations, and private enterprises, with expertise in fields such as the creative economy, urban development, industrial planning, artificial intelligence, digital technology, sustainable development, and communication. The committee aims to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and global collaboration, enhancing WEDO’s capacity to contribute intellectually to global sustainable development initiatives.
Arts Committee
The Arts Committee is committed to fostering global cultural cooperation and building an open and inclusive cultural ecosystem. It supports the creative transformation and innovative development of traditional cultures within the modernization process, aligning with the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Its members include experts from cultural institutions, academia, and the creative industries. The committee facilitates international cultural exchanges and strategic research, develops and promotes standards and policy recommendations, implements cultural revitalization programs, and supports the cultivation of innovative talent in the arts, contributing to the preservation of cultural diversity and the growth of the creative economy.
Director: Prof. He Xiaoyou
Academic Committee
Dedicated to advancing scientific research and academic progress in the field of eco-design, the Academic Committee promotes interdisciplinary integration and the synergy of theory and practice. It supports the development of a global knowledge system for sustainable design. The committee includes renowned scholars from universities, research institutions, and think tanks worldwide, covering areas such as eco-design, sustainable development, social innovation, the humanities, and intelligent technologies. It is responsible for guiding academic journal publication, organizing academic conferences, initiating research projects, and evaluating outcomes—thereby enhancing the organization's influence and leadership in the international academic community.
Director: Prof. Wu Qun
Cultural Industry Committee
The Cultural Industry Committee (CIC) of the World Eco-Design Organization (WEDO) is an international collaboration platform established under the WEDO framework. It is dedicated to integrating global cultural resources, eco-design principles, and digital-intelligent technologies to promote the innovative transformation and sustainable development of the cultural industry. Rooted in culture, driven by design and technology, the Committee focuses on areas such as cultural digitalization, cultural-tourism integration, cultural technology, and ecological culture. It carries out academic research, international exchange, and industry collaboration, building a cross-disciplinary and cross-regional network to advance cultural innovation, industrial transformation, and the global impact of the cultural sector.
Chair Organization: School of Digital Technology and Innovation Design, Jiangnan University
Mr. Ying Fangtian, President of the World Eco-Design Organization (UN Consulative NGO)