主讲嘉宾简介 Pierre Failler is a Professor of Economics in the Faculty of Business and Law, University of Portsmouth, the Holder of the UNESCO Chair in Ocean Governance and the Director of the Centre for Blue Governance. He specialises in development economics, particularly environmental or ecological economics. He explores the interfaces between the use of natural resources and the development of countries. His particular area of expertise is the 'Blue Economy' — the sustainable use of oceans and coastlines for economic growth while preserving the health of ecosystems. His main research area covers: • Economic development • Blue governance • Blue carbon market • Marine resource economics • Trade and food security • Payment for marine ecosystem services He coordinated complex research projects with multidisciplinary teams in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Pacific region, working in collaboration with national research institutions, universities and policy makers. He has coordinated over 40 international research and development programmes in the following areas: • Marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystem services • Marine protected areas, including ecosystem valuation and payment for environmental services. • Climate change • Ocean and coastal zone policy and governance • International and regional fish trade • Poverty and food security Contact information: Email: pierre.failler@port.ac.uk Address: Portland St, Portsmouth PO1 3DE, United Kingdom |