Experts to comment on environmental or ecological economics at COP26

– Professor Pierre Failler, Professor of Economics and Director of the University’s Centre for Blue Governance

– [email protected] 

Professor Failler specialises in development economics, particularly environmental or ecological economics. Areas of expertise: 

• The ‘Blue Economy’ — the sustainable use of oceans and coastlines for economic growth while preserving the health of ecosystems.
• How developing countries can benefit from the use of natural resources in a sustainable way, and, importantly, how to place a monetary value on the protection of the natural environment. 
• How countries can develop sustainably and inform the implementation of policies that favour environmental protection while providing economic and social benefits.

– Professor Diego Vazquez-Brust, Professor in Global Business Sustainability and Strategy – [email protected]

Main research areas are:

• Circular economy 
• Green Growth
• Green Banking
• Corporate Sustainability