Experts & Staff
WRI brings together nearly 1,900 staff and experts who are leaders in their fields. Their work spans topics such as food and land use, energy, cities, economics, finance, governance and more. Our staff and researchers work globally and in 12 focus countries to meet people’s essential needs, to protect and restore nature, and to stabilize the climate and build resilient communities. Contact our media team to arrange an interview with any of our experts.
Program Experts & Staff
Yared Deme
Research Analyst, International Climate Action, WRI Africa
Ifrah Farah
Grants & Finance Coordinator, New Climate Economy, WRI Africa
Wee Kean Fong
Deputy Country Director, WRI China
Zhuohui Huang
Research Analyst, Climate and Energy Program, WRI China
Joan Nthiga
Engagement and Communications Specialist, WRI Africa
Melanie Robinson
Global Climate, Economics and Finance Program Director, WRI Africa
Wenyi Xi
Research Associate, Climate And Energy Program, WRI China
Lianhui Zhang
Research Analyst, Climate and Energy Program, WRI China
Daiyang Zhang
Research Assistant, Climate and Energy Program, WRI China