Young Professionals in Sustainability: Jialu Zuo (in Chinese)

Young Professionals in Sustainability: Jialu Zuo (in Chinese)

Author: Beijing Energy Network July 14, 2025 Duration: 27:06
In the latest episode of Environment China's podcast, we speak to Jialu Zuo. Jialu is a sustainability specialist at China National Aviation Fuel Group (CNAF), focusing on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and international engagement. She holds dual Master's degrees in Public Policy for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), jointly awarded by Tsinghua University (Beijing) and the University of Geneva (Switzerland). She earned her Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from Renmin University of China.
 
This episode is in Chinese and is produced by our Executive Producer Xiaodan Yuan (Joyce).
 
在环境中国最新一期的播客中,我们邀请到了左佳鹭 —— 佳鹭目前在能源央企做管培生,主要负责可持续航空燃料和企业的国际业务。她毕业于清华大学公共管理学院和日内瓦大学的可持续发展国际公共政策的双硕士项目。她曾在联合国贸易与发展会议担任可持续金融研究员,同时,佳鹭也是清华大学零碳未来青年协会的共同发起人。播客制作人:袁小丹。

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