Pushpam Kumar

Chief Environmental Economist and Senior Economic Advisor

Pushpam Kumar is the Chief of the Programme Management Unit (Ecosystem Economics) at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi, a position held since 2010. With expertise in project management, capacity development, and the integration of environmental considerations into macro-economic policies, Pushpam has played a pivotal role in various initiatives, including linking UNEP's work with the UN Network of Economists. Pushpam previously held leadership roles within UNEP, notably as Chief of the Ecosystem Services Economics Unit, and has published extensively in reputable journals and authored several books on sustainability economics. Pushpam holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Economics from the University of Delhi and has served as an associate professor and lecturer in various academic institutions. In addition to professional pursuits, Pushpam enjoys classical music and exploring cultural history.

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Nairobi, Kenya

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