yunnan environmental development institute

A Non-Profit Organization Working

On Sustainable Development In Yunnan Province

Yunnan Environment Development Institute

昆明野地环境发展研究所


Who we are

A formally registered NGO based in Kunming since 2003

Our focus areas:

Eco-System Protection, especially of Plateau Lakes, Rivers and Wetlands

Eco-Sanitation and Drinking Water Supply in Rural Areas

Climate Change, Low Carbon Economy & Lifestyle, Recycling Economy, Renewable Energies

Environmental Education and Training


Our Mission

“To have a peaceful and harmonious living together

with the Yunnan people and sharing the local natural

resources, in collaboration with governmental and non-

governmental stakeholders to participate in

environment protection and sustainable development

work, and make its due contribution to society, while at

the same time develop ourselves in sustainable way.”


Our Projects (1)

Eco-sanitation & waste management pilot project in Fubao Village, Dianchi Lake, phase I, II & III (2002-2005)

‘International Yunnan Sustainable Development Symposium’ in Kunming (2004）

Eco-village pilot project in Muxiang Village, Wenshan Prefecture (2004-2005)

Feasibility Study on ‘Economic, legal and technical viability for an architectural integration and local production of large photovoltaic modules’ in & around Kunming (2006)


Our Projects (2)

Puzhehei Upper Watershed Eco-Sanitation Project phase I and II in Wenshan Prefecture (2005-2008)

Remediation project at a previous arsenic smelter and refinery Plant in Wenshan Prefecture (2007-2009)

Pilot project on rainwater harvesting & poverty reduction in Wujiazhai village, Wenshan Prefecture (2008-2009)

Initiator of China Living Lakes Network (2009)

Sustainable Natural Resource Management in Southeast Asia (2007-2010)


Our Projects (3)

Clean drinking water supply and eco-village

demonstration pilot in Lufeng County (2010-2012)

Clean drinking water and rural development pilot in Laoshanqing village in Lufeng County (2012)

Clean drinking water and sanitation pilot in Heinigou village in Lufeng county (2012)

CSR & NGO cooperation research - ongoing


Main Partners & Donors

Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association (Germany)

Swiss Reinsurance

DIAGEO Company (China Office)

German Consulate General in Chengdu

Yunnan Environment Protection Department


Our Honors

2004

International ReSource Award for Sustainable Watershed Management (SwissRe)

Ford Motor Conservation & Environment Grant, China

Energy Globe Award, National Winner of China

Incentive Prize of Asia-Pacific Forum of Environmental Development (APFED)

China Merchant Bureau Poverty Alleviation Innovative Competition Action Prize

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Ford Motor Conservation & Environment Grant, China


Our Strengths

Holistic project development, incorporating all aspects of sustainability (environment, society & economy)

Experienced & international management team with long-term expertise on environmental protection

Large pool of both local and international consultants and advisors in relevant areas on hand

Good & long-term linkages with relevant government departments & research institutions in Yunnan

Transparent accounting & auditing reports


Contact Us: Address: 20-2-402, Xu Yuan Sunshine Garden Kunming Yunnan China 650228 Tel./Fax: (+86) 871-463 5039 Email: [email protected] Website: www.yedi.org.cn Contact: Mr. Henry Voigt, Ms. Liu Yun

Thank You!

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http://www.yedi.org.cn/