Professor Ma Hongbo

Professor Ma Hongbo is the Chief Expert at the Research Center for Ecological Civilization on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau at the Qinghai Institute of Public Administration. A Qinghai Scholar and recipient of the State Council’s Special Government Allowance, he has long worked in teaching, research and policy advice on ecological civilization, sustainable development, conservation in the Sanjiangyuan region and the development of China’s national park system.

Professor Ma has led more than 10 national and provincial research projects, published six academic books and over 100 papers, and produced more than 20 policy reports that received positive written responses from senior officials. His research has won six first prizes, five second prizes and four third prizes at the provincial or ministerial level. He has also undertaken academic visits and exchanges in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa and Brazil.