Michael Christie

Michael Christie is a Professor of Environmental and Ecological Economics at Aberystwyth University's Aberystwyth Business School. He holds a BSc (Hons) and PhD from the University of Aberdeen. His research focuses on valuing biodiversity and ecosystem services using non-market valuation methods such as choice experiments and contingent valuation. He has led global initiatives like TEEB, the UK National Ecosystem Assessment, and the IPBES 'Values' assessment. Current roles include Director of Research at the Aberystwyth Business School and Director of the Centre for Responsible Societies (CRiSis).

Christie's research spans marine and terrestrial ecosystems, with recent projects in Madagascar, Malawi, Nigeria, and other developing nations. He has secured funding from UK Research Councils (NERC, ESRC, AHRC) and international bodies. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in poverty reduction and environmental sustainability.

His articles emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to ecosystem valuation, policy integration, and multispecies justice. Key contributions include frameworks for navigating transformative change and bridging gaps between valuation research and decision-making.

Awarded the 2022 Aberystwyth University Award for Exceptional Research Impact in Social Sciences, Christie's work has influenced global biodiversity policy and IPBES initiatives. He collaborates internationally, leading workshops on science-policy interfaces and serving on editorial and review panels for funding bodies like the Swiss National Science Foundation and ESRC.