Statements of Panelists:

Elizabeth Economy
C.V. Starr Senior Fellow and Director, Asia Studies, Council on Foreign Relations. Dr. Economy is the author of numerous works on China's environment, including a forthcoming book entitled "The River Runs Black: The Environmental Challenge to China's Future."

Richard ("Tad") Ferris
Principal, Beveridge and Diamond, P.C. Mr. Ferris is an attorney specializing in international environment, health and safety (EHS) issues with a focus on China. He is an expert on EHS law and lawmaking in China and advises Chinese government entities and transnational corporations on EHS issues.

Brian Rohan
Associate Director, American Bar Association Asia Law Initiative. Mr. Rohan is an attorney specializing in environmental law and currently coordinates the ABA's China Environmental Governance Training Program.

American Bar Association - Asia Law Initiative Programs

American Bar Association China Environmental Governance Training Program - Training Schedule in Wuhan, Shenyang, and Chifeng

Translation of the Measures of the Shenyang Municipality on Public Participation in Environmental Protection

Jennifer Turner
Senior Project Associate for China, The Woodrow Wilson Center. Dr. Turner is coordinator of the China Environment Forum and is editor of the China Environment Series.