Simon Dikau

Simon Dikau serves as a Distinguished Policy Fellow at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), since May 2019. He founded and directs the LSE Centre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx), established in 2024, and previously led the INSPIRE initiative as a key partner of the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), overseeing global engagement with central banks and finance ministries.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Economics from SOAS University of London (thesis: "Central Banking and Economic Development")
• MSc in Development Studies from SOAS University of London
• BSc in Economics from the University of Bonn

Dr. Dikau's research pioneers the integration of environmental imperatives into core financial architecture, with seminal contributions to green monetary policy design, biodiversity-related financial risk assessment, and critical mineral supply chain resilience. His work systematically addresses how central banks can operationalize climate objectives through prudential regulation and monetary tools while maintaining financial stability in transition scenarios.

Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals a strategic evolution from foundational climate risk frameworks toward actionable policy instruments, particularly in net-zero transition planning and adaptive inflation targeting. His scholarship consistently bridges academic rigor with real-world implementation, evidenced by direct engagement with the Bank of England, European Central Bank, and Basel Committee.

Scientific recognition:

• No formal awards specified in source material

While student supervision details are unreported, his leadership of CETEx and INSPIRE indicates mentorship of junior researchers through international policy collaborations. Grant funding specifics remain undisclosed, though his directorship implies management of multi-institutional research programs.

As CETEx Global Director, Dikau leads a cross-border team developing technical frameworks for sustainable financial systems, with recent focus on nature-positive economic models and climate inflation mitigation through the NGFS-INSPIRE Study Group on Biodiversity and Financial Stability.