Massimo Martinelli: Ardent advocate for the environment

The last time Massimo Martinelli visited China was just five months ago. He still remembers beautiful weather and clear days in Beijing and Shanghai.

This year marks the 15th anniversary of his strong connection with China. In 1999, Corrado Colini, the director-general of the Italian Ministry of Environment, invited Martinelli to join a project on energy efficiency that was a part of a Sino-Italian collaboration program.

He has been working closely with China's environmental protection sector ever since.