Sam Fankhauser

Sam Fankhauser is Professor of Climate Economics and Policy at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Smith School and the School of Geography and the Environment. Previously, he served as Director of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics, where he remains a Visiting Professor. His work bridges climate economics, public policy, and sustainable development, with a focus on net zero transitions, climate adaptation, and policy design for developing nations.

• Research Interests: Climate economics, policy interventions for net zero emissions, climate adaptation strategies, sustainable growth in developing countries, carbon market design, and climate finance.
• Projects: Leads the Oxford Net Zero initiative, co-directs the Place-based Climate Action Network (PCAN), and contributes to the CO2RE Hub and Climate-Compatible Growth (CCG) programs.
• Policy Engagement: A founding member of the UK Climate Change Committee and its Adaptation Sub-Committee, and a non-executive Director of the UK's CDC Group (development finance institution).
• Education: Trained in economics at the University of Berne, London School of Economics, and University College London.

Recent Publications analyze net zero governance, carbon market design, climate adaptation in developing economies, and policy frameworks for renewable energy deployment. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, blending economic modeling with practical policy insights.