Kerry Turner

Kerry Turner is a Professor and Professorial Fellow at the School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia. He directs the Centre for Social and Economic Research on the Global Environment (CSERGE) and is a member of the Collaborative Centre for Sustainable Use of the Seas. His career spans over four decades, focusing on environmental and ecological economics, ecosystem services valuation, and policy-relevant research on environmental management, including waste, pollution, coastal zones, and climate adaptation. He has led major ESRC-funded research programs and contributed to UK and global initiatives like the National Ecosystem Assessment (NEA) and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Roles: Director of CSERGE, ESRC research leadership (1976–2010), policy advisory roles (e.g., Broads Authority Chairman, DEFRA panels).
• Awards: CBE (2000), DSc (Hull University, 2014), top 1% scientist (Thomson Reuters, 2014).
• Research Interests: Environmental economics, ecosystem valuation, coastal management, and global environmental change.

His work bridges natural sciences and policy, emphasizing practical applications. Notable projects include mangrove conservation valuation, bioeconomy transitions in Colombia, and natural capital accounting frameworks. He has authored influential publications on ecosystem services and served on editorial boards, including Environmental and Resource Economics.

Key collaborations span global institutions, with recent projects addressing biodiversity, marine ecosystems, and sustainable development across Europe and South America. His contributions highlight the integration of environmental science, economics, and policy to address global challenges.