Corrado Di Maria

Corrado Di Maria is a Professor of Environmental & Natural Resource Economics at the University of East Anglia's School of Economics. He holds roles including ClimateUEA Academic Chair and membership in research centers such as the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research and CSERGE. His research focuses on environmental policy, energy economics, and technological change, emphasizing theoretical and empirical integration with policy relevance.

• Education: PhD from Tilburg University (Netherlands); prior studies in Rome, Milan, and Vienna.
• Previous Affiliations: University of Birmingham, Queen's University Belfast, University College Dublin.

Research Interests: Di Maria explores environmental policy dynamics, taxation of exhaustible resources, emissions trading schemes, and the role of skills in economic growth. Recent projects include Colombia's biodiversity initiatives and low-carbon economic transitions. His work aligns with UN SDGs on climate action, sustainable cities, and responsible consumption.

Collaborations: Engages in international projects funded by UK Research Councils and EU Horizon 2020, focusing on biodiversity, bio-economies, and decarbonization strategies. Key partnerships span Colombia, Germany, and China.

• Grants & Projects:
  • Preserving Colombian Biodiversity (GROW Colombia), 2017-2022
  • Low Carbon Economy Development (EU Horizon 2020), 2015-2019

Labs/Teams: Active in ClimateUEA and Tyndall Centre, contributing to interdisciplinary climate change research and policy analysis.