Yumeng Liu is a researcher focused on energy transition, climate policy, and wildlife conservation. She holds an MPP from UC San Diego and a Bachelor of Laws from Peking University. Yumeng has experience in environmental research, policy communication, and data analysis, having worked with the Power Transformation Lab, World Resources Institute, TRAFFIC, and Greenpeace. She is proficient in R, Python, QGIS, and fluent in Mandarin, English, and French.
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Publication: Legal Implications of Coal Workforce Reduction Strategies in China
Published a paper in the UCLA Pacific Basin Law Journal (Volume 41, Issue 2) exploring workforce reduction strategies during China's coal sector restructuring and the legal basis for various practices adopted by state-owned enterprises.
Podcast Episode: Building Flooding and Shoreline Resilience Together
Hosted an episode of The Environment in Canada Podcast featuring Dr. Anabela Bonada from the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation. We discussed Canada's rising shoreline risks, flooding, and practical steps residents can take to stay safer in a changing climate.
Policy Communications & Grants Coordinator (Sierra Youth - Executive Committee Member)
Joined Sierra Club Canada Foundation as Policy Communications & Grants Coordinator on the Sierra Youth Executive Committee. Leading youth policy and research initiatives, coordinating grant applications and social media outreach. Initiated podcast episodes with peer organizations to highlight local climate adaptation and community action. Supporting connections among youth advocates across Canada by providing resources and coordination to strengthen national youth-led environmental initiatives.
Volunteer English Tutor
Joined the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre's Conversational English Program as a volunteer tutor, supporting newcomers in practicing daily English.
Key Takeaways Drafted for Low-Carbon Transitions in State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) Workshops
Drafted the 2023 and 2024 Key Take-Aways for the Low-Carbon Transitions in State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) Workshops at UCSD.
Publication Acknowledgement
My data visualization and policy review work are featured in: Davidson, M. R. (2024). Managing the decline of coal in a decarbonizing China. WIREs Climate Change, e918.