Traditionally when thinking of conservation, we may not have considered economists on the sector’s front line. However, Georgia’s Aleksandre Mikeladze clearly illustrates the vital role of the economist through his work with SABUKO (Society for Nature Conservation). SABUKO is an organisation focused on finding long-term, sustainable solutions that benefit both Georgia’s biodiversity and its people

When living in a world where decisions are based on a cost-benefit analysis, one challenge becomes clear: how can we define a monetary value for the many environmental, social, and economic benefits provided by the ocean? Kaija Barisa, Senior Economist at Blue Marine Foundation (BMF), is working to find an answer to this question. In

“If we want to conserve wildlife, maybe we need to eat it.” This is a surprising and provocative statement to my ears, but perfectly logical to Francis Vorhies, a Conservation Economist of more than three decades. Having worked in multiple countries, from private enterprises to NGOs and international agencies including the International Union for Conservation