Myra Mohnen

Myra Mohnen is an Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa, specializing in the intersection of low-carbon innovation, green revenues, and financial market dynamics. Her research explores how firms adapt to climate action through diversification into sustainable technologies and the economic implications of such transitions.

• PhD from University College London

Her work focuses on:

• Innovation and knowledge diffusion in clean technologies
• Labour economics applications to environmental transitions
• Applied microeconomic analysis of corporate sustainability strategies

Myra’s recent publications examine financial market responses to climate opportunities, including studies on firm profitability, market valuation, and policy alignment post-Paris Agreement. These works highlight evolving investor attitudes toward green diversification versus divestment from polluting industries.

She has contributed to policy discussions on climate investment mobilization, emphasizing the economic incentives for firms entering the green marketplace.