Yan Wang is a Research Analyst in WRI Sustainable Investment Program and in Finance Center, with responsibilities on sustainable overseas investment policies research and promoting low-carbon investments.


Prior to joining WRI, she worked with multiple international environmental organisations including Greenpeace and WWF in areas of green finance, energy transition and chemicals management. She published articles in environmental and financial media as a contributor. Wang Yan received her Master’s degree in Environmental Management and Bachelor’s degree in Astronomy from Beijing Normal University. She participated in China’s national project of strategic environmental impact assessment for three major urban clusters in China as a core member and published two papers in international core scientific journals. She has enthusiasm in badminton and is vlogging her badminton exercise in Chinese social media.