Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta
Renowned economist from the University of Cambridge who led The Economics of Biodiversity (the Dasgupta Review) and specialises in integrating ecological and economic analysis for policy on natural capital and biodiversity.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 34min
S8 Ep56: The economics of biodiversity
Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta, a renowned economist from the University of Cambridge, discusses his groundbreaking work on biodiversity and natural capital. He shares insights on how humanity is embedded in nature, challenging the notion of separation. Dasgupta highlights the need for economic indicators that value nature and warns about the decline of natural assets. He also tackles complex issues like deforestation, trade-offs in agriculture, and the urgency of addressing biodiversity loss, emphasizing the risks of inaction and the importance of wealth transfers between nations.
