[Chinese] Carbon markets and carbon asset management at Adelphi - with Chen Zhibin

[Chinese] Carbon markets and carbon asset management at Adelphi - with Chen Zhibin

Author: Beijing Energy Network June 5, 2023 Duration: 14:18

In this latest instalment in our Young People in Sustainability series, we talk with with Chen Zhibin, senior manager at Adelphi and ICAP, the International Carbon Action Partnership. Zhibin has also engaged in carbon market policy research and corporate carbon asset management at the State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) and at Sino-Carbon Investment. He is also a member of the expert pool of the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Zhibin participated in the system design and management of China's national carbon market and carbon trading pilots, and provided carbon emission management consulting services for major companies.

In this episode we'll explore:

  • Opportunities to work in the carbon market
  • Relevant academic and work background
  • Zhibin's work at the early team at Sino-Carbon Investment
  • His work at Adelphi in Berlin, and the work style in Germany, including at the German Federal Ministry of the Environment
  • A day in the life of a senior carbon market manager
  • Recent major industry events and changes in the carbon markets

Produced by the Beijing Energy Network, Environment China is a bilingual podcast that delves into the complex and vital stories shaping China's ecological landscape. Rather than offering broad pronouncements, it focuses on grounded conversations with the people on the front lines: the advocates campaigning for change, the entrepreneurs building sustainable solutions, and the researchers providing crucial data. Each episode explores the intersection of society, culture, and science, revealing how environmental policy and daily life are intertwined. You'll hear specific discussions about conservation efforts, green technology, urban design, and community initiatives, all framed within the unique context of modern China. This podcast provides a necessary platform for these nuanced voices, translating complex issues into accessible dialogue. It’s an essential listen for anyone seeking to move beyond headlines and understand the real-world work being done to address environmental challenges. By listening to Environment China, you gain insight into the multifaceted movement towards sustainability, one conversation at a time.
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