Curriculum Vitae
Major awards:
2nd prize, The 2nd excellent research work Contest (2002), Chinese Academy of Social Sciences1st prize, The 4th excellent research work Contest (2004), Chinese Academy of Social SciencesSun Yefang best research work on economics (14th contest) award,2011Man of the Year, Green China 2010-2011, 2012.
o Membership of professional bodies:
Member, National Expert Panel on Climate Change, March 2007 -2010; 2011-2014Member, National Advisory Group for Foreign Policies, 2010-2014 Lead Author, IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) Working Group III on Mitigation, lead author, 3rd (1998-2001), 4th (2004-2007) and 5th (2009-2013) Assessment ReportStanding Council Member, IHDP (International Human Dimensions Programme) - CNC (China National Committee), Aug. 2004 -Standing Council Member, Chinese Association for the Promotion of Environmental Culture, Oct. 2003 - Council Member, Chinese Society for Sustainable Development, Apr. 2004 - Mar. 2006Vice President, Chinese Society for Ecological Economics, Aug. 2004 - Jul 2007President, Journal of Research on Sustainable Development, 2003 - (Joint publication of CASS (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences) Research Centre for Sustainable Development and Shenzhen Institute of Sustainable Development, Quarterly journal, in Chinese)Member, Editorial Board, Climate Policy (UK based journal, SCI), 2006 -Member, Editorial Board, Global Environmental Change (UK based internationally refereed journal, SCI), 2006 -Member, Expert Panel, China Council on International Cooperation for Environment and Development, 4th Session (2002-2006), 5th Session (2007-2011)
Green Urban Transformation: experiences and lessons in China
Accelerated process of industrialization and urbanization in the past three decades in China has generated increased concerns over sustainable development inside and outside China. Conventional way of urbanization has proved unsustainable and sustainable urbanization is key to sustainable development. In this regard, the Chinese government has initiated programmes and made targets for green transformation. While urban green transformation receives no objection, implementation of such a strategy is faces with considerable challenges. In the process, some successful stories are good sources of experiences for sharing with other developing countries but lessons can be even more relevant in our pursuit to sustainable urbanization.
Questions for discussion:
The outcome of Rio+20: success or failure?How we can work together to go fro a greener economy?Consumption and production: equally important for sustainability or one is more important than the other?Carbon equity and climate protection: conflict or consistent?Consumer awareness: what is your perception?