Luke McKinnon

Dr. Luke McKinnon is a Researcher at the Institute of Earth System Sciences, affiliated with the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Leibniz University Hannover. His work focuses on the valuation of natural resources and environmental impacts, as well as the design of economic instruments to address environmental challenges.

His research spans diverse ecosystems, including marine environments, mangroves, coral reefs, wetlands, forests, grasslands, and urban green spaces. Key methodologies employed include discrete choice experiments, hedonic pricing, travel cost analysis, and value transfer techniques. Recent publications highlight his contributions to ecosystem services valuation, marine biodiversity economics, and policy-relevant meta-analyses.

Dr. McKinnon is an active member of the SELINA project, which aims to support evidence-based decisions about natural capital. His research bridges ecological and economic disciplines to inform sustainable resource management and conservation strategies.