Pierre Failler

Professor Pierre Failler is a Professor of Economics at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Law and the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance. He is Director of the Centre for Blue Governance, focusing on sustainable use of oceans and coastal resources. His research emphasizes development economics, environmental economics, and the Blue Economy, particularly in developing countries. He coordinates international projects on marine biodiversity, climate change, and ocean governance, collaborating with governments and institutions worldwide.

Education: PhD in Economics (University of Portsmouth, 2012), MSc in Economics of Marine Resources, Master's in Modern Philosophy and Contemporary Ethics, and Master's in Economic Science.

Research interests include governance of oceans and coasts, blue carbon markets, marine resource economics, and trade policy. He has supervised 9 PhD students and serves as an invited lecturer at the University of Antilles, Martinique, and Beijing Normal University.

Key achievements include developing Blue Economy strategies for the African Union, IGAD, Bangladesh, and Seychelles, and authoring over 350 publications. Awards and recognitions are not explicitly noted in the text, but his extensive contributions to policy and research are highlighted.