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Lu Sun

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Director of AI and Tools at C40 Cities
📍 Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Lu Sun is the Director of AI and Tools at C40 Cities, where he spearheads the creation of AI-driven solutions to accelerate climate action for thousands of cities worldwide. His career progression at C40 reflects a deep expertise in urban sustainability, moving from climate action planning to data-driven governance. He holds a Masters from Peking University and was a Ph. D. Fellow at the University of Copenhagen.

He is passionate about addressing global trends like climate change, urbanization, and the energy transition by combining good governance with technical solutions. His focus is on helping both megacities and smaller cities implement high-impact climate actions through evidence-based insights and emerging technologies.

Unique Fact: Lu is actively involved in advancing subnational climate action in Brazil in preparation for COP30.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Director of AI and Tools
Location
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
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AI for Climate Action
As Director of AI and Tools, he leads the development of AI-powered solutions to help cities address pressing climate challenges.
Urban Innovation
His work supports nearly 100 megacities and over 13, 000 smaller cities in developing sustainable societies using emerging technologies.
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Career

Work history

1-2026 - 1-2026
Director of AI and Tools
C40 Cities
1-2023 - 12-2025
Head of Data and Tools
C40 Cities
9-2018 - 12-2022
Head of Climate Action Planning
C40 Cities
9-2014 - 2018
Ph.D. Fellow
University of Copenhagen
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Lu Sun – C40 Cities Team Profile. Featured in C40 Cities
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Education
2010 - 2013
Master's degree
Peking University
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