Xiaoquan Zhang
Chief Scientist, The Nature Conservancy

Xiaoquan Zhang leads The Nature Conservancy PRC teams in science, climate change and field conservations in Yunnan, Sichuan, Inner Mongolia, Henan and Beijing. He holds a PhD in ecology and was a research professor and team lead of climate change and forest from 2003 to 2009 in the Chinese Academy of Forestry.

Case Study

Efforts focused on revegetation, grazing ban, hydrological connection, and community engagement to restore the wetland ecosystems, boost carbon sequestration, and improve livelihood.