Ge Yudan
Research Institute for Environmental Innovation (Suzhou), Tsinghua (RIET)
Research Associate in Plastic Recycling
Personal profile:
Research Associate at Research Institute for Environmental Innovation (Suzhou), Tsinghua (RIET).
Specialized in comparative analysis of domestic and international circular economy policy frameworks, plastic pollution governance, and environmental decision-making mechanisms.
Provided technical support to national ministries and commissions, and served as a core delegate of China’s national negotiating team within the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) for the global plastic treaty, with a focus on supporting negotiations on key provisions such as plastic product control, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system, and plastic alternatives.
Participated in multiple research projects commissioned by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), including strategic analysis of "15th Five-Year" circular economy policies, recycled material assessment and the monitoring of global negotiation trends on plastic pollution governance. Involved in facilitating the China-U.S. and China-EU circular economy expert dialogue mechanisms. Organized and implemented multiple international circular economy cooperation initiatives.