Dr. Susana Mourato

Biography

Susana Mourato is a Professor of Environmental Economics and the Vice President Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research at the London School of Economics (LSE). With over a decade of experience at LSE, she has served as the Head of the Department of Geography and Environment from 2017 to 2020. Prior to joining LSE, she worked at Imperial College London. Mourato’s research focuses on social value measurement, applying economic valuation techniques to various environmental, health, and social impacts related to ecosystem services, wildlife conservation, air and water pollution, chemicals, climate change, and low carbon technologies. She has published 100 scientific papers in leading journals and authored four books, including a flagship publication by OECD on Cost Benefit Analysis for the Environment. Mourato leads significant projects for the OECD evaluating chemical impacts, as well as projects estimating climate change policy preferences in the Gulf Region. She also sits on the Culture & Heritage Capital Advisory Board for the UK Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport. Her expertise extends across environmental economics, policy, valuation, cultural economics, and behavioral insights to promote sustainable behaviors.

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