Emilio Padilla Rosa

Emilio Padilla Rosa is a Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, where he leads research in environmental economics through the Ecological Economy group (ECONECOL). His primary affiliations include:

• Primary appointment at Autonomous University of Barcelona
• External membership at University of Barcelona
• Research leadership in ECONECOL group

He holds the following degrees:

• PhD in Economics (Autonomous University of Barcelona, 2001)
• Master's in Environmental Economics (University of East Anglia, 1998)
• Master's in Applied Economics (Autonomous University of Barcelona, 1997)
• Bachelor's in Economics (Autonomous University of Barcelona, 1995)

His research examines critical environmental economics questions including:

• Economic determinants of greenhouse gas emissions
• Environmental inequality across regions and sectors
• Effectiveness of climate mitigation policies
• Energy intensity transitions
• Input-output analysis of environmental impacts

Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on climate economics and energy transitions, particularly analyzing:

• Decarbonization pathways in Spain and Europe
• Environmental impacts of renewable energy adoption
• Sectoral emission patterns using input-output frameworks
• Material criticality in sustainable transitions
• Agricultural sustainability in developing economies

He actively leads major research initiatives including the COMPASS project (2025-2029) on sustainable offshore management funded by the European Commission, and has supervised 12 research works. His research group ECONECOL maintains active collaborations with international institutions and policy organizations.