Sini Matikainen

Sini Matikainen is a Research Fellow at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), joining in June 2024. Previously, she worked at the same institute from June 2016 to September 2018 as a Policy Analyst. Her expertise spans climate-related financial risk, sustainable finance, and policy analysis, with over eight years of experience advising EU, UK, and US government bodies.

• Education:
  • BA in Economics with distinction from Stanford University
  • MSc in International Management and CEMS with distinction from ESADE Business School
  • MSc in Environment and Development with distinction from LSE

Research Interests:

• Climate-related financial risk
• Debt sustainability
• Sustainable growth
• Green finance
• Climate policy
• Quantitative easing

Publications focus on climate finance, policy evaluation, and environmental economics. Key themes include carbon pricing, industrial decarbonization, climate risk disclosure, and the role of central banks in sustainability. Her work often intersects with public finance and regulatory frameworks.

Scientific Awards:

• Distinguished Policy Fellow at Grantham Research Institute
• Degree distinctions in all academic levels (BA, MSc)

Advising & Collaborations: She has contributed to numerous policy responses and reports on UK and EU climate strategies, collaborating with institutions like the European Central Bank, Bank of England, and US Treasury.