Li Junfeng

Institution
Energy Research Institute of the National Development and Reform Commission

Country
China

Field
Sustainability

A chief architect of China’s renewable energy policy, Li was recognized with a lifetime achievement award at the 2017 Zayed Future Energy Prize for his role in reducing the country’s reliance on coal and strengthening its capabilities in renewable energy.

(Photo: International Institute for Sustainable Development)

AWARDS
  • 2017 Zayed Future Energy Prize

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