Matthew Agarwala

Professor Matthew Agarwala holds the Bennett Chair in Sustainable Finance at the University of Sussex Business School, leading the Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration. He is an economist specializing in sustainability measurement, wellbeing economics, and productivity analysis. His work bridges environmental and economic disciplines, influencing global frameworks like the UN System of Environmental Economic Accounts.

Key roles include Research Affiliate at the University of Cambridge's Bennett Institute for Public Policy, Honorary Professor at Scotland's Rural College, and Senior Policy Fellow at Yale University's Tobin Center. He advises governments and organizations on natural capital, green finance, and fiscal policy, serving as Chair of Guernsey's Fiscal Policy Panel since 2023 and Board Member of the Footprint Data Foundation since 2024.

Research focuses on integrating environmental factors into economic metrics, developing climate-smart credit ratings, and advancing wellbeing policy frameworks. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, with co-authors from ecology, policy, and social sciences. Notable contributions include pioneering natural capital accounting methods and advancing AI-driven climate risk models.

Media contributions span 40+ countries, with frequent appearances on Bloomberg, The New York Times, and BBC. Awards and recognitions include his Bennett Chair appointment and leadership roles in global institutes like The Productivity Institute.