Lijin Zhong

Senior Associate, Lead - Water Program, WRI China

Bio

Dr. Zhong Lijin is the Senior Associate and China Water Lead of World Resources Institute (WRI) China Office. She is heading the water team in China Office to carry out the water-energy nexus and water quality management projects in China.

Prior to joining WRI, Dr.Zhong served as Post-doc in Tsinghua University, as well as Deputy Director of the Water Policy Research Center of the Tsinghua University School of Environment. She has over 10 years' working experiences in the fields of environmental engineering, environmental planning and management, environmental impact assessment and environmental policy. She has been focused on water sectors and familiar with China's water policies and institutional system since she started her PhD study in 2003. She has undertaken many environmental policy consulting services for various ministries of China (such as the Ministry of Construction, the Ministry of Environmental Protection, the National Development and Reform Commission and etc.) and the international organizations (such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank).

Lijin has a cross-disciplinary education background with B.S. and M.S. of environmental engineering at Tsinghua University and Ph.D. of environmental policy at Wageningen University (the Netherlands).

Blog Posts

No Water, No Power
by Jiao Wang, Leah Schleifer and Lijin Zhong - June 29, 2017
Nearly all of the world's electrical generation relies in one way or another on water. Climate change will stress water resources, potentially undermining the power sector.
Wastewater: The Best Hidden Energy Source You’ve Never Heard Of
by Xiaotian Fu, Leah Schleifer and Lijin Zhong - March 17, 2017
You wouldn't drink wastewater, but it can be converted into a valuable energy source. In fact, some are already trying it, with promising results.
China’s Water Stress Is on the Rise
by Jiao Wang, Lijin Zhong and Charles Iceland - January 10, 2017
More than 678 million Chinese citizens now live in areas facing high or extremely high water stress. Industrialization and urbanization are to blame.
World Water Day: How “Sludge” Can Power China’s Cities While Cutting Emissions
by Lijin Zhong, Xiaotian Fu, Betsy Otto and Andrew Maddocks - March 22, 2016
Four Chinese cities are pursuing systems that turn "sludge," the organic matter left over from treated sewage, into energy. The systems can reduce emissions, energy consumption and water pollution all while saving money.
Does Coal Always Mean Water Stress Along With Economic Growth?
by Xiaotian Fu, Lijin Zhong and Jiao Wang - November 10, 2015
Coal production and power generation has driven Ningxia’s economy over the past decade. However, as an extremely thirsty industry, coal has put more stress on the area’s water supply and heightened competition with other users, including farms and households. A WRI working paper recommends developing a coordinated system to ensure sustainable development of water and economy in Ningxia.
Win-win: Reducing Water Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in China’s Power Sector
by William Hua Wen, Craig Hanson and Lijin Zhong - March 12, 2015
WRI evaluated the climate-water implications of more than 20 generation technologies in China, and found several win-win solutions for its power sector to reduce water impacts and emissions.
Energy-gulping Desalination Can’t Solve China’s Water Crisis Alone
by Lijin Zhong, William Hua Wen and Ella Genasci Smith - December 04, 2014
In fast-urbanizing China, nearly 90 percent of coastal cities face some degree of water scarcity and roughly 300 million rural residents lack access to clean water.

To quench the country’s chronic thirst, the Chinese government has turned to desalination, aiming to produce as much as 3 million cubic meters of desalinated water daily by 2020, up from today’s 0.77 million cubic meter.
Improving China’s Yellow River: Why Business and Government Need to Work Together
by Tien Shiao and Lijin Zhong - October 30, 2012
This piece was co-authored by Lijin Zhong, Senior Associate from the WRI China office

The Yellow River has played a critical role in the growth and prosperity of Chinese civilization for thousands of years. But today, the Yellow and the people who depend on it face severe challenges. Stress of limited water resources, pollution, and flooding pose significant risks to communities and businesses that rely on the river. As these stresses grow, China’s water managers and users face the daunting challenge of implementing policies that balance economy, ecology, and community.
China Needs Comprehensive and Cost-effective Strategies to Address Water Pollution
by Cy Jones and Lijin Zhong - June 01, 2011
This post originally appeared on The Asia Water Project website, and is reposted with permission.
Q&A: Energy, Water, and China's Economy
by Zou Ji, William Hua Wen and Lijin Zhong - February 04, 2011
This interview originally appeared on the Asia Water Project: China website and is reposted with permission.

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Lijin Zhong

No Water, No Power

Wastewater: The Best Hidden Energy Source You’ve Never Heard Of

China’s Water Stress Is on the Rise

World Water Day: How “Sludge” Can Power China’s Cities While Cutting Emissions

Does Coal Always Mean Water Stress Along With Economic Growth?

Win-win: Reducing Water Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in China’s Power Sector

Energy-gulping Desalination Can’t Solve China’s Water Crisis Alone

Improving China’s Yellow River: Why Business and Government Need to Work Together

China Needs Comprehensive and Cost-effective Strategies to Address Water Pollution

Q&A: Energy, Water, and China's Economy

Sludge to Energy: An Environment-Energy-Economic Assessment of Methane Capture from Sludge in Xiangyang City, Hubei Province

Water Energy Nexus in Urban Water Source Selection: A Case Study from Qingdao

Water Stress Analysis and Recommendations for Water Resources Management in Ningxia

Baseline Water Stress: China

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