Dr. Lu Qi is currently the Chief Scientist of the Chinese Academy of Forestry, the founding President of the Institute of Great Green Wall (iGGW), and the Counselor of the State Council of China. He began his career in 1995 working on ecosystem conservation and combating desertification in the drylands of China. Dr. Lu Qi played an effective role in major strategic studies such as the "Three North Regions Shelterbelt Development Programme" (TNRSDP)and the Beijing-Tianjin Sandstorm Control Project, which is the most ambitious and effective ecological restoration project in China. He regular contributes to the global efforts of Green Belt Construction and worldwide mitigation of DLDD. This Green Belt Construction project aims to carry out the national ecological restoration plan with the main objectives of afforestation and revegetation of degraded grassland, poverty alleviation, rural development and revitalization.
Dr. Lu Qi has been engaged in desertification control, desert science, integrated ecosystem management, national strategy and policy consultation. His achievements include:
These works serve as a strategic guideline and policy framework for the TNRSDP, aiming to elevate the traditional afforestation into an integrated ecological restoration, and redefine the concept and path of ecological governance. The consultation service to mobilize three landmark target areas in the key ecozone has been adopted and approved by the government and were interspersed into the sixth phase of the TNRSDP plan from 2021 to 2030.
At the same time, Dr. Lu Qi has led the international scientific cooperation and exchanges in the field of combating desertification. Actively he participated in China's implementation of UNCCD, as an Independent Expert of the UNCCD Secretariat. He published books and research papers on best practices to mitigate DLDD in China (he won the UNDP Best Practices Award in 1998). As the Chief Scientist, he participated in six UNCCD COPs. He has also served as consultant for UNDP,GEF,ABD and other international organizations and institutions. In recent years, he has also actively promoted the bilateral and multilateral cooperation on combating desertification between China and Mongolia, Central Asian countries and China and Arab States, and made significant contributions to promote inter-regional ecological and environmental cooperation and accelerate the realization of UNSDGs at national, regional and global levels.
In summary, Dr. Lu Qi is an extremely well qualified candidate for UNEP's Champion of the Earth award, based on his long career not only in combating desertification, but also in improving the livelihoods of those communities most affected by drought and desertification.
Sino-German Training and Support Measures for Desertification Control Programme Coordination Group (KfW, National Consultant, 2010~2013)
Integrated Monitoring and Assessment for Desert Ecosystem Service Functions (State Forestry Administration, 2010~2013)
Introduction of Measurement Technology for Plant Carbon Sequestration in Arid Areas (State Forestry Administration, 2008~2013)
Ecological Conservation and Regional Sustainable Development Strategy for the Greater Dunhuang Area (Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2010~2012)
Writing Panel of China's National Report on UNCCD Implementation (State Forestry Administration, 2010~2012)
PRC-GEF Partnership on Land Degradation in Dryland Ecosystems (OP12)-Capacity Building to Combat Land Degradation (TA No. 4357), 2005-2006, Strategy and Action Plan Specialist, URS/Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Prevention and Control of Dust and Sandstorms in Northeast Asia, China, 2004-2005, Sandy Land Revegetation Specialist, ADB
China Initial National Communication on Climate Change, China, 2003-2004, Consultant for preparation for and author of the Report China Initial National Communication on Climate Change (funded by UNDP & GEF). China International Centre for Economic and Technical Exchanges (CICETE) & UNDP
PRC/GEF Partnership on Land Degradation in Dryland Ecosystems, China, 2001-2002, Staff Consultant on Land Degradation Specialist, ADB
Preparation for Partnership on Land Degradation in Dryland Ecosystems, Beijing, China, 2000-2001, Co-Team Leader, Ministry of Finance & ADB
Capacity Building for Implementation of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification Project, Beijing, China, 1997-2000, Project Coordinator, UNDP & Ministry of Forestry (now SFA)
Hongxiao Yang, Jianmin Chu, Qi Lu & Ting Gao. 2014. Relationships of native trees with grasses in a temperate, semi-arid sandy ecosystem of northern China. Applied Vegetation Science, 17: 338-345
Feng Yiming, Wu Bo, …Lu Qi*. 2014. A study on classification system and inventory of Gobi. Acta Geographica Sinica, 69(3): 391-398
Feng Yiming, Wu Bo, …Lu Qi*. 2013. Gobi Classification System Based on Remote Sensing Image Recognition. Journal of Desert Research, 33 (3): 635-641
Wang Yuerong, Lu Qi*, Zhou Jinxing, Cuiming. 2013. Assessment of the eco—service value loss in Guizhou karst rocky deserts. Carsologica Sinica, 32(1): 88-94
Wang Feng, Xubin Pan, Dongfang Wang, Lu Qi*. 2013. Combating Desertification in China: Past, Present and Future. Land Use Policy, 31: 311-313
Zhang Jinxin, Wu Bo, Zhu Yajuan, Li Yonghua, Lu Qi*, Yao Bin. 2013. Responses of Nitraria tangutorum to water and photosynthetic physiology in rain enrichment scenario. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 33: 172-177
Cheng Leilei, Guo Hao, Lu Qi. 2013. Review on the Valuation of Desert Ecosystem Service Values. Journal of Desert Research, 33(1): 281-287
Shen Yuancun, Wang Xiuhong, Cong Richun, Lu Qi. 2013. Eco-geographical zoning of deserts and gobi in China. Journal of Arid Land Resources and Environment, 27(1): 1-13
Hongxiao Yang, Qi Lu, Bo Wu, Jintun Zhang. 2012. Seed dispersal of East Asian coastal dune plants via seawater – short and long distance dispersal. Flora, 207: 701- 706
Wang Feng, Letort Véronique, Lu Qi*, BaiXuefeng, Guo Yan, Philippe de Reffye, Li Baoguo. 2012. A Functional and Structural Mongolian Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris var. mongolica) Model Integrating Architecture, Biomass and Effects of Precipitation. PLoS ONE, 7 (8): e43531
WANG Guoqian, WANG Xuequan, WU Bo and Lu Qi*. 2012. Desertification and Its Mitigation Strategy in China. Journal of Resources and Ecology, 3(2): 97-104
Wang XH, SHEN YC, CONG RC*, Lu Qi. 2012. Conflicts Affecting Sustainable Development in West China since the Start of China's Western Development Policy. Journal of Resources and Ecology, 3(3): 202-208.
Weimin Song, Shiping Chen, Bo Wu, Yajuan Zhu, Yadan Zhou, Yonghua Li, Yanli Cao, Qi Lu, Guanghui Lin. 2012. Vegetation cover and rain timing co-regulate the responses of soil CO2 efflux to rain increase in an arid desert ecosystem. Soil Biology & Biochemistry, 49: 114-123
Yonghua Li, Qi Lu*, Wu Bo, Zhu Yajuan, et al. 2012. A review of leaf morphology plasticity linked to plant response and adaptation characteristics in arid ecosystems. Chinese Journal of Plant Ecology, 36(1): 88-98.
Wang F, Kang MZ, Lu Qi*, Letort V, Han H, Guo Y, de Reffye P, Li BG*. 2011. A stochastic model of tree architecture and biomass partitioning: application to Mongolian Scots pines. Annals of Botany, 107: 781-792
Wang F, Chu JM, Wang XQ, Cui XH, Wu B, Yang WB, Lu Qi*. 2011. A Study of Kumtag Desert: Progresses and Achievements. Journal of Resources and Ecology, 2(2): 289-299
Yiming Feng, Qi Lu*, Bo Wu, Hongxia Liu, Xuequang Wang & Tengteng Che. 2011. Land-use dynamics of alpine-cold desertified area in the Qinhai-Tibetan Plateau in the last 30 years: a case study in Guinan County, Qinghai Province, China. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology, 2011,18(4):357-365
Qi Lu, Xuequan Wang, Bo Wu and Hongxiao Yang. 2009. Can mobile sandy land be vegetated in the cold and dry Tibetan Plateau in China? Frontiers of Biology in China, 4(1): 1673-3509
Y. Feng, Q. Lu, T. Tokola, H. Liu, X. Wang. 2009. Assessment of Grassland Degradation in Guinan County, Qinghai Province, China, in the Past 30 Years. Land Degradation & Development, 20: 55-68
Li Yonghua, Luo Tiangxiang, Lu Qi. 2008. Plant height as a simple predictor of the root to shoot ratio: Evidence from alpine grasslands on the Tibetan Plateau. Journal of Vegetation Science, 19: 245-252
Feng Yiming, Lu Qi, Wang Xuequan, et al. 2008. Land Desertification Dynamic Analysis Based on Remote Sensing in Guinan County of Qinghai Province. Remote Sensing Technology and Application, 23(6)：633-638
Lu Qi, Wang Sen, Victor S, & Yang Youlin. 2006. Desertification and Dust Storms in China: Impacts, Root Causes and Mitigation Strategies. Chinese Forestry Science and Technology, 5(3): 22-35
H. Yang, Q. Lu, B. Wu, H. Yang, J. Zhang, & Y. Lin. 2006. Vegetation diversity and its application in sandy desert revegetation on Tibetan Plateau. Journal of Arid Environments, 65(4): 619-631
Tianxiang Luo, Yude Pan, Hua Ouyang, Peili Shi, Ji Luo, Zhenliang Yu, Qi Lu. 2004. Leaf area index and net primary productivity along Subtropical to alpine gradients in the Tibetan plateau. Global Ecology and Biogeography. 13(4): 345-358
Wu Bo & Lu Qi. 2002. Features of Desertification and Importance of Desertification Control in China. Natural Disaster Reduction in China, 11(4): 141-144
Lu Qi. 2002. Responses of Desertification to Global Climatic Change. Journal of China Population, Resources and Environment, 12(1): 95-98
Lu Qi, Zhang Dahua & Wang Hong. 2002. Combating Desertification and Rehabilitating Degraded Land with Science and Technology in Northwest China. Journal of China Population, Resources and Environment, 12(3): 99-102
Lu Qi & Yang Youlin. 2002. Causes of Sandstorm Disaster and Strategies against Desertification-a case study of Hexi Corridor in Northwest China. Chinese Forestry Science and Technology, 1(1): 63-72
Lu Qi & Wu B. 2002. Disaster Assessment and Economic Loss Budget of Desertification in China. Journal of China Population, Resources and Environment, 12(2): 29-33
Runcang. Sun, Q. Lu & X.F. Sun. 2001. Physico-chemical and thermal characterization of lignins from Calligonum mongoliacum and Tamarix spp. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 72(2): 229-238
Lu Qi. 2001. Improving Regional Eco-Environment by Combating Desertification. World Forestry Research, 14(6): 33-40
Lu Qi, 2000. Surpassing Limitation of Combating Desertification and Rebounding Industry development in dryland. Review of China Agricultural Science and Technology, 2(4): 7-16
Lu Qi, et al. A Study of Kumtagh Desert (in Chinese). Beijing: Science Press, 2012
Lu Qi, Wang Jihe, Chu Jianmin. Desert Plant in China (Illustrated Handbook, in Chinese). Beijing: China Forestry Publishing House, 2012
Victor Squires, Lu XS, Lu Q, Wang T, Yang YL, eds. Rangeland Degradation and Recovery in China’s Pastoral Lands, England: CABI publisher, 2009
Li Junqing, Lu Qi et al. Studies on Populus euphratica Forest in Ejina Oasis. Beijing: Science Press, 2009
Lu Qi, Yang Youlin and Victor R. Squires. Regional Review of UNCCD Implementation and Best Practices in Asia and the Pacific — Case Studies from Australia, China, Mongolia, Thailand and Viet Nam. Beijing: Chinese Environmental Science Press, 2005
Jia Zhiqing & Lu Qi. Haloxylon. Beijing: China Environmental Science Press, 2005
Lu Qi, et al. Monitoring Methodology on Desert Ecosystem (in Chinese). Beijing: China Environmental Science Press, 2004
Lu Qi, et al. The Revelation: Combating Desertification in China (in Chinese). Beijing: Science Press, 2004
Lu Qi & Yang Youlin. Global Alarm: Dust Storms and Sandstorms in the World's Drylands (in Chinese). Beijing: China Environmental Science Press, 2001; (in English, Ed by Yang Youlin, Victor Squre & Qi Lu). UN Publication (ISBN: 92-1-1201140-4), 2002
Lu Qi, et al. State of Desert & Desertification in China (in Chinese). Beijing: Kaiming Press, 2000
Lu Qi, et al. State of Desert & Desertification in China (in Chinese). Beijing: Kaiming Press, 2000
