[Chinese episode] Carbon circles and climate finance - Women in Sustainability Series with with Yuan Lin of AIIB

[Chinese episode] Carbon circles and climate finance - Women in Sustainability Series with with Yuan Lin of AIIB

Author: Beijing Energy Network July 18, 2023 Duration: 17:27
In this latest installment of our Women in Sustainability series, we talk with Yuan LIN,  Senior Specialist in Institutional Carbon Management at Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). She works closely with climate initiatives toward the Bank's green mission as embraced in AIIB's corporate strategy. She has 15 years of experience in Environmental Impact Assessments, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), carbon trading, and corporate carbon emission management. Before joining AIIB, she worked at the London Stock Exchange, the World Bank China office, and the Energy Foundation. She graduated from Imperial College London with an MSc in Environmental Technology and from the University of Cambridge with an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development.
 
In this episode we'll explore:
 
  • Her academic and work background
  • Trends in the '碳圈 - tanquan', aka carbon circle in the past ten years
  • Chinese carbon market development from 2015 to 2023
  • A day in the life of an Institutional Carbon Management Senior Specialist at AIIB

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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