Xinyuan Bao is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Harris School of Public Policy. Her interests focus on climate adaptation, sustainable development, and international environmental cooperation. This summer, Xinyuan is interning with the UNEP-International Ecosystem Management Partnership in Beijing, supporting research on ecosystem-based climate adaptation and South-South cooperation. Her work contributes to climate vulnerability assessments, policy analysis, and technical reporting aimed at enhancing equitable adaptation strategies in developing regions.