Former Chinese Special Envoy for Climate Change
With a career spanning nearly four decades in environmental and climate diplomacy, Xie is a notable figure in China’s transformation into a global leader in climate action. His efforts have been instrumental in advancing renewable energy and supporting developing nations into adopting and investing in greener solutions.
Xie has remained at the forefront of the debate, advocating China's economic responsibilities for climate change mitigation and championing carbon emission trading even at the UN Climate Change Conferences.