China, as one of the prominent rising economies in Asia, faces many challenges in its process of advancing its society using sustainable solutions. These challenges contain a surging need to develop mobility, the imperative shift towards decarbonising transportation, and the simultaneous necessity to combat air pollution and manage overpopulation within a rapidly expanding economy. Despite these obstacles, China has set ambitious targets, including the dual carbon goals of capping carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and attaining carbon neutrality by 2060. Achieving these objectives requires the implementation of various measures aimed at mitigating emissions.
The path toward designating a sustainable transport system relies on a diverse and committed group of people who has the potential to generate positive change within the sector. Lulu Xue, a member of the NDC Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA) team, is a transport expert and representative woman with extensive experience in developing technical solutions for decarbonising transportation, particularly in urban mobility.
Believing strongly that the transport sector holds the key to effecting positive change, she chose to work in this field, highlighting its immense potential. In her own words:
I want to make an impact, and the transport sector is where I see that potential.
Lulu Xue, Urban Mobility Manager at WRI China
This commitment is evident in her work with the NDC-TIA project and the World Resources Institute (WRI), where she and her team support the development of a strategy to address transport-related greenhouse gases (GHG) and air pollutants. Within this project, the team strives to create a robust statistical data system, a crucial element in transportation planning within China. Despite the persistent challenges, Lulu remains unwavering in her belief that this undertaking is pivotal in unlocking transformative solutions within the sector.
Lulu’s track in the transportation sector has been challenging, as she faced numerous obstacles being a woman in a predominantly male-dominated sector. Nevertheless, Lulu stands as an inspiring person who encourages other women to embrace their distinctive talents and abilities, dispelling stereotypes that may underestimate their potential in engineering and science.
Drawing from her own experiences, she emphasizes the significance of encouraging a growth mindset. She underscores the huge potential for women to impact the transportation sector and across various fields. Her story serves as a testament to the resilience and capability of women who break through barriers and shatter limitations to make a lasting impact on their chosen professions and society as a whole.
We, as women, can evolve and excel not only in the transportation sector but in various fields.
Lulu Xue, Urban Mobility Manager at WRI China
Lulu’s career in the transport sector has been dedicated to developing sustainable solutions, focusing on her contributions China’s National Transit Metropolis Demonstration program. This nationwide initiative aimed to prioritise transit systems and elevate public transportation standards in Chinese cities. For the past four years, Lulu and her team have been providing technical support to pilot cities, contributing to the success of this ambitious project and continuing to develop new skills to create a positive impact in the sector while motivating other women to be part of it.
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