Jason Garcia-Portilla

Dr. Jason Garcia-Portilla is a Lecturer in Business Management at the University of Winchester's Faculty of Business and Digital Technologies. He specializes in the religion–development–environment nexus, with expertise in climate change policy, international development, and the sociology of religion. His research bridges interdisciplinary topics such as corruption, competitiveness, and Christianity's role in societal prosperity.

• PhD in Organizations and Culture (University of St Gallen, Switzerland)
• MSc in Climate Change and Policy (University of Sussex, UK)
• MA in Political Science (University of Los Andes, Colombia)
• Bachelor's in Ecology (Javeriana University, Colombia)

His research explores how religious institutions and policies intersect with environmental and economic challenges. Notably, his book Ye Shall Know Them by their Fruits (2021) analyzes corruption and competitiveness across 66 countries. He has contributed to UN climate negotiations, representing Colombia in seven UNFCCC rounds and reviewing IPCC reports.

His work aligns with UN SDGs, particularly climate action (SDG13) and responsible consumption (SDG12). He emphasizes policy solutions balancing ecological sustainability with socio-economic equity.