Harvard China Project

Addressing the global challenges of climate change requires bold, cross-disciplinary collaboration that transcends national boundaries. The Harvard-China Project fosters the exchange of ideas and scholars from diverse backgrounds, driven by the shared urgency of protecting our planet’s future. Harvard University and collaborating institutions in China have a responsibility—and unique capability—to unite the brightest minds across disciplines and borders. The stakes could not be higher and the moment demands renewed commitment and action.

Emphasizing rigorous interdisciplinary innovation, Project studies are published in leading peer-reviewed scholarly journals. Novel research insights inform practice through proven advisory relationships to top policy actors and routine interactions with industry leaders. Explore our recent publications, which showcase our broad topical scope across a variety of research areas: climate; air pollution; renewable-based power systems; transportation, industry, and building decarbonization; environmental health; and economy and policy. 

The interdisciplinary Harvard-China Project is the longest-running initiative of its kind, having hosted over 350 visiting scholars, postdoctoral fellows, and students since its founding in 1993. Our collaborative network is uniquely strong on our topics, with faculty participation from five Harvard schools and active multidisciplinary partnerships with Project alumni at over a dozen Chinese universities. The work of our community members have contributed to the broader energy and environmental conversation in China and beyond. Explore our dynamic, engaged community and their work in summaries of new publications; our researcher profiles; and pressing issue Q&As.