Ziyi Yang
Ziyi Yang is a first-year Master in Public Policy candidate at Harvard Kennedy School
focusing on clean energy transitions, sustainable urban development, and climate
governance. Trained in electrical engineering with a specialization in power systems
and renewable energy, she believes that a strong technical foundation is essential for
shaping effective sustainability policies.
Prior to HKS, Ziyi served as a public servant in the Singapore government, where she
worked on clean energy legislation, advanced international collaboration on green
policy, and contributed to the design and implementation of the 4th Singapore Green
Building Masterplan. Her work bridges technical expertise and policy innovation to
advance sustainability at the intersection of technology, governance, and community
impact. She has also led community engagement initiatives and mentored student
leaders in sustainability, fostering climate awareness at both policy and grassroots
levels.
Passionate about accelerating the regional and global energy transition, Ziyi seeks to
integrate renewable energy policy with urban development and climate resilience. As
a member of the Harvard Climate Leaders Program, she hopes to collaborate with
peers across schools to address interdisciplinary climate challenges and inspire
students to explore meaningful careers in the climate space.
The Salata Institute
The Salata Institute supports interdisciplinary research that leads to real-world action, including high-risk/high-reward projects by researchers already working in the climate area and new endeavors that make it easier for Harvard scholars, who have not worked on climate problems, to do so. Faculty interested in the Climate Research Clusters program should note an upcoming deadline for concepts on April 1, 2024.