MI Signs MOU with CATL to Promote Zero Carbon Development

On August 15, 2024, the Mekong Institute (MI) and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) solidified a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Ningde, Fujian Province, China. This agreement marks a step forward in their joint efforts to advance zero-carbon energy development across the Lancang-Mekong (LM) Region.

The partnership aims to jointly promote zero-carbon energy and transportation solutions in the LM Region. As a kickoff to this collaboration, CATL and MI will co-host an international forum in Ningde from November 5-7, 2024.

The MI delegation visited CATL exhibition hall and production lines to gain insights into the company’s innovative technologies and met with CATL executives to discuss and define key areas for collaboration.

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Mrs. Guohua Liu

Director, Sustainable Energy & Environment (SEE) Department

Mrs. Liu Guohua is the Director of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Department at the Mekong Institute. Prior to this role, she worked in the Department of International Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, where she played a key role in shaping and implementing China’s cooperation strategies with UN development agencies. During this time, Mrs. Liu was actively involved in advancing initiatives related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on climate change and green development. Additionally, she contributed to the evaluation of projects funded by various Chinese initiatives, such as the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund, Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund, etc.

In addition to her work in the Department of International Economic Affairs, Mrs. Liu has an extensive diplomatic background. She spent 7 years in the Department of African Affairs, followed by a 4-year tenure at the Chinese Embassy in Lao PDR, where she gained deep expertise in both Southeast Asian and African affairs. These diverse experiences have played a crucial role in shaping her approach to sustainable development and international collaboration, particularly in building regional partnerships and tackling global challenges like climate change.

She holds a Master’s degree in Economics, with a specialization in Finance, from the Central University of Finance and Economics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, specializing in International Economics and Trade, from the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics.