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Yangzhao Sun

Yangzhao Sun

Dr Yangzhao Sun is a senior adviser to the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) and general manager of the NIVA China Office. Dr Sun has an academic ground in environmental chemistry and has long been engaged in international environmental cooperation, policy research and environmental management for persistent organic pollutants, mercury and plastics. Before 2020, on behalf of the Chinese delegation, Dr Sun participated in the negotiation of multiple environment protocols. Dr Sun has published more than 40 papers in core journals and 10 monographs on environmental topics including plastic.
Dr Yangzhao Sun is a senior adviser to the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) and general manager of the NIVA China Office. Dr Sun has an academic ground in environmental chemistry and has long been engaged in international environmental cooperation, policy research and environmental management for persistent organic pollutants, mercury and plastics. Before 2020, on behalf of the Chinese delegation, Dr Sun participated in the negotiation of multiple environment protocols. Dr Sun has published more than 40 papers in core journals and 10 monographs on environmental topics including plastic.
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Opinion | Hopes for a global treaty to end plastic pollution rest on China

China is both a leader in global environmental governance and one of the world’s biggest plastic polluters, making its support on the plastic issue essential. The best way to get Beijing on board is to emphasise the positive alignments between its ambitious carbon neutrality goals and a strong international treaty.

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