Andreas Löschel

Andreas Löschel is Professor of Economics and Chair of Environmental/Resource Economics and Sustainability at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, and a researcher at RWI – Leibniz Institute for Economic Research. He previously held professorships at the University of Münster and the University of Heidelberg and served as Head of Research at ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research. He is a Lead Author of the IPCC's Fifth and Sixth Assessment Reports and chairs the Federal Government’s Expert Commission on Monitoring the Energy Transition since 2011 and the Board of Directors of the Akademien-Initiative 'Energiesysteme der Zukunft' (ESYS) since 2024.

• PhD in Economics, University of Mannheim
• Diplom in Economics, University of Nuremberg

His research centers on climate change economics, energy economics and policy, behavioral economics, and international environmental agreements. He investigates the design and effectiveness of climate policies, energy transitions, and behavioral responses to sustainability initiatives. His work combines economic modeling, empirical analysis, and policy evaluation, often using large-scale datasets and computational methods.

The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong focus on climate policy instruments (e.g., carbon pricing, border adjustments), energy transitions, digitalization’s impact on energy demand, and behavioral aspects of energy use. His work spans macroeconomic modeling, game theory, and experimental economics, with keywords including environmental economics, innovation, and sustainability. Sub-fields include carbon markets, energy justice, green innovation, and climate risk.

His scientific awards include:

• German Economics Prize 2022, Joachim Herz Foundation
• Repeatedly ranked among the 50 most influential economists in Germany (F.A.Z. economists ranking)

Löschel has advised national and international policy bodies, including the German Federal Government and the IPCC. His research has been supported by grants from the German Research Foundation (DFG), the European Commission, and various federal ministries. He leads interdisciplinary research teams at Ruhr-Universität Bochum and RWI, focusing on energy system transformation and climate policy evaluation.

He is a member of acatech – German Academy of Science and Engineering – and leads the ESYS initiative, which brings together leading scientists to advise on Germany’s future energy systems. His work bridges academia and policymaking, emphasizing evidence-based solutions for sustainability.