Carlo Carraro

Carlo Carraro is a distinguished academic and researcher in environmental economics and climate policy. He holds the position of President Emeritus and Professor of Economics at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. He earned his Ph.D. from Princeton University. His roles include former President of the University of Venice (2009–2014) and President of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE, 2018–2019). He is actively involved in global climate initiatives, serving on the IPCC Bureau and the Strategic Board of the Euro Mediterranean Centre for Climate Change (CMCC). He also chairs the National Committee on Climate Change Impacts on Infrastructures and Mobility and advises the European Commission (ECFIN) in Brussels.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Princeton University

His research focuses on climate policy design, sustainable development, resource economics, and the macroeconomic implications of climate mitigation. He has extensively analyzed topics such as nationally determined contributions (NDCs), the interplay between adaptation and mitigation strategies, and the socioeconomic impacts of climate policies. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy solutions, emphasizing global cooperation and integrated assessment models.

Key Publications Trends: Recent works address Italy’s energy transition under the “Fit for 55” package, the role of human capital and innovation in climate policy, and the meta-analytical study of natural resource conflicts. His contributions to the IPCC and other platforms highlight his dedication to evidence-based climate governance.

Awards & Fellowships:

• Fellow, Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (AERE)
• Fellow, European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE)

He contributes to advisory roles and networks such as the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network and is a Research Fellow at CEPR (London), CESifo (Munich), and CEPS (Brussels). His work often intersects with interdisciplinary teams and institutions, fostering collaborative approaches to climate challenges.

Labs/Teams: While no specific lab is named, his affiliations include the CMCC Foundation and global networks like the IPCC, reflecting institutional collaboration in climate science and policy.