Xin Shen
Senior Project Officer (Natural Resources and Agriculture), East Asia Department, Asian Development Bank

Xin Shen has been primarily responsible for nature resources management and agriculture projects at ADB’s People's Republic of China Resident Mission since 2008. She holds a MSc degree in Ecology and a MSc degree in Nature Resources Management. 

Case Study

Rehabilitating the Chao Lake Basin in the People’s Republic of China

Strengthening the capacity of the new lake authority was a critical success factor in implementing an integrated lake basin management project.

   China, People's Republic of; Capacity development; Environment; Water
   SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; Goal 14: Life Below Water
Case Study

Planting the Seeds for an Environmentally Sustainable Future

In the People’s Republic of China, an environmental education program instills in students and their families a love for their hometown and nature.

   China, People's Republic of; Capacity development; Education; Environment
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education; Goal 15: Life on Land
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Demonstrating Green Growth at Tianjin's Coastal Economic Area

Investments include water conservation, ecosystem rehabilitation, disaster prevention, and green growth capacity development.

   China, People's Republic of; Environment; Urban development; Water
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
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Balancing Ecological and Economic Development through Sustainable Forest Management

Jiangxi province in the People’s Republic of China enhances forest productivity and ecosystem health using holistic and sustainable practices.

   China, People's Republic of; Agriculture and natural resources; Environment
   SDG: Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production; Goal 13: Climate Action; Goal 15: Life on Land