Wenyi Xi is the Research Associate for the Climate Program, Sustainable Transition Center. She works in the field of low carbon transition and climate adaptation, supporting the Greenhouse Gas Protocol application, mid- and long-term low carbon transition strategy development, energy and climate modelling and climate adaptation mainstreaming in China.

Prior to joining WRI, she worked in the State Grid Corporation of China and a petroleum company, and interned in UNDP China Office, Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Program and other international organizations, where further boost her interest in energy and environment area.

Wenyi Xi receives her M.A. degree in Environmental Management (concentrating on Energy and Environment) from Duke University, USA, and B.A. degree in Public Administration (concentrating on Environmental Economics and Administration) from Renmin University of China. She also gained the Certificate in Sustainable Systems Analysis from Duke University, and exchange study experience in University of Victoria, Canada during her undergraduate.