Canyang Xie joined RMI China program as an associate in 2024. His work mainly focuses on rural and agricultural greenhouse gas mitigation technologies, policies and market-driven solutions in China.

Background

Prior to joining RMI, Canyang participated in research on topics including global climate governance, climate finance and low-carbon transition in the industrial sector during his internships at the Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development of Tsinghua University, the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Administrative Center for China’s Agenda 21 and EDF Climate Corps. Canyang has also participated in the United Nations Climate Change Conference and the United Nations Economic and Social Council Youth Forum as an observer.

Education

MS, Environmental Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University

BA, Environmental Engineering (Global Environment Program), Tsinghua University