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Professor Sir Andrew Steer is a globally recognised economist and leader in economic development, climate action and sustainability.
As the President and CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund, Sir Andrew Steer directed the worldтАЩs largest philanthropy for climate and nature.
Previously, Sir Andrew Steer served as the President and CEO of the World Resources Institute (WRI), the worldтАЩs foremost Think Tank/Do Tank on Sustainable Development.
With a distinguished career spanning leadership roles at the World Bank and the UK government, Steer has been instrumental in designing policies that advance economic growth with environmental stewardship.
Sir Andrew Steer has advised world leaders, corporations, and financial institutions on green finance, carbon reduction strategies, and sustainable development.
In 2024, Andrew was knighted in recognition of тАЬhis sustained contribution as one of the worldтАЩs best-known leaders in global sustainable development economics, with a focus on climate change and poverty reduction.тАЭ
He was also named in 2024 by Forbes as one of the worldтАЩs 50 most impactful climate leaders, an honor that was recognised in the publicationтАЩs inaugural Sustainability Leaders list.
Andrew is a Global Agenda Trustee for the World Economic Forum, where he co-chairs its Global Futures Council on Innovative Finance for Climate and Nature.
He is a board member of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, a member of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED).
He has served on the advisory boards of Bank of America and IKEA, and was co-chair of HSBCтАЩs climate advisory committee.
Sir Andrew was educated at St Andrews University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Cambridge University. He has a PhD in Economics and Finance and is married to Dr. Liesbet Steer.
They have two children: Charlotte, an environmental professional, and Benjamin, an Indie Pop artist.
A passionate and influential speaker, Steer engages audiences with compelling insights on climate resilience, corporate sustainability, and the economic imperatives of environmental action.
His expertise provides business leaders, policymakers, and global changemakers with actionable strategies for fostering a sustainable future.
