About Us

Mother Nature Resources Limited (MNRL) was established in 2013 in Hong Kong SAR. In 2016 MNRL set up its subsidiary Joyful Cities Co Ltd. in Shanghai.

We recognise Asia is and will continue to be the fastest urbanizing region in the world for decades to come. Climate change, carbon emissions, climate resilience and biodiversity will be the core areas of sustainability for cities.

To achieve a common and sustainable future for all, we see the needs for local governments, communities and enterprises across Asia to develop and implement innovative and sustainable solutions.

We build our businesses around our international expertise in urban planning and design, land economics, data analytics, environmental engineering and ecological design.

We emphasize the environmental and social impacts of the projects we lead or participate in. Impact consulting and advisory services are the drivers of our success. Over the last decades, project and initiatives led by us have won numerous international awards and recognition.

Dr. Stanley YIP
CEO

Past President, HKIP
Adjunct Professor, Energy Research Institute, NTU
Doctor of Science (Peking)
MCD (Liverpool)
MRTPI, MLI, ACIArB

Dr. Yip has over 30 years of experience in sustainability consulting and urban planning in Asia and North America. Dr. Yip is an internationally recognized leading urban planning professional, research and academic leader in sustainable cities, land economics, climate change and green buildings. Dr. Yip is 5 times awardee of the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP) Award of Excellence, and 6 times awardee of the Hong Kong Green Building Awards (Research and Planning).

James Qi-liang HE
Technical Director - Climate Solutions

Master of Water and Environmental Engineering, University of Surrey, UK
Bachelor of Water and Waste Water Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, China

Qiliang have worked as a Project Manager/Senior Water & Environmental Engineer/Senior Planner for internationally renowned engineering consulting firms as well as real estate developer. He has thorough understanding of local municipal infrastructure planning system and related regulations. Qiliang has in-depth knowledge in technological innovations and applications in water and environmental projects, based on his extensive project experience in sustainable infrastructure strategy, Eco-city planning and design.

Wendy Wen-ying WU
Senior Consultant - Sustainable Urban Solutions

Bachelor of Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, China

Wen-ying Wu has extensive experience as a Senior Project Manager and Senior Urban Planner, with a specialization in ecological and low-carbon planning. Her comprehensive expertise encompasses a broad of sustainable development projects, including areas such as ecology, energy, transportation, water resources, and waste management. She continues to integrate sustainable development principles into urban planning system in practice.