The Berlin School of Economics extends its warmest congratulations to Professor Linus Mattauch on being honored with the distinguished European Award for Researchers in Environmental Economics under the Age of Forty by the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE). This recognition was presented during EAERE's annual conference held on June 18, 2025, in Bergen, Norway, celebrating Professor Mattauch's outstanding contributions to the field of environmental and resource economics.
The EAERE, founded in 1990, is a leading international scientific association with over 1,300 members across 70 countries. Dedicated to advancing environmental, climate, and resource economics, EAERE fosters collaboration among scholars, policymakers, and institutions through its annual conferences, summer/winter schools, and two flagship journals: Environmental and Resource Economics and Review of Environmental Economics and Policy. Headquartered in Venice, the association actively bridges research and policy via initiatives like its Policy Outreach Committee and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. Among its highest honors is the European Award for Researchers in Environmental Economics under the Age of Forty, granted annually to an economist whose work has made the most significant contribution to the field. The award recognizes excellence in both theoretical innovation and real-world impact, emphasizing policy-relevant research that advances sustainable development.
Professor Mattauch, who holds the Robert Bosch Junior Professorship on Sustainable Use of Natural Resources at Technische Universität Berlin and co-leads the Research Lab "Societal Transition and Well-being" at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), has established himself as a leading voice in climate economics. His extensive body of work, comprising 28 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals such as Science, American Economic Review, and Nature Climate Change, demonstrates his exceptional ability to bridge economic theory with pressing environmental challenges. His research spans critical areas including climate policy design, wealth inequality, behavioral economics, and the political economy of sustainability, often collaborating with renowned figures such as Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz and climate economist Nicholas Stern.
Professor Mattauch’s achievement exemplifies the kind of impactful, interdisciplinary research that aligns with key priorities in contemporary economics: addressing climate change, inequality, and sustainable development. His dual affiliations with the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) – a Leibniz institute known for its rigorous climate science – and Technische Universität Berlin’s economics faculty reflect the collaborative spirit of Berlin’s research landscape.
The Berlin School of Economics congratulates Professor Mattauch on this well-deserved recognition, which underscores the global relevance of economic research conducted in Berlin. His ability to connect theoretical insights with policy applications – from advising the European Commission to mentoring early-career researchers – serves as an inspiring model for the academic community. This award reaffirms the value of sustained investment in environmental economics and the importance of fostering dialogue between research institutions and policymakers.
For further details about Professor Mattauch's work and the EAERE award, please refer to the official announcements from the EAERE and TU Berlin. The Berlin School of Economics remains committed to advancing research that addresses society's most pressing challenges through excellence in economic science and policy engagement.
