Environmental Economist
22AI EXPOSURE TODAY22
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST67%
NOT A FORECAST67%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £36,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Environmental Economist
As an Environmental Economist, you play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable policies that balance economic growth with environmental preservation. Your insights are crucial for governments and organizations striving to tackle climate change and promote resource efficiency, making your work essential for a sustainable future in the UK and beyond.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Environment AgencyA leading public body that protects and improves the environment in England, offering diverse opportunities for Environmental Economists.DEFRAThe Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs plays a crucial role in environmental policy, making it an ideal employer for aspiring Environmental Economists.Natural EnglandAn executive agency of DEFRA, Natural England focuses on protecting England's natural environment, providing excellent career opportunities.
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)SEPA is responsible for protecting and improving the environment in Scotland, offering roles that combine economics and environmental science.
The Green AllianceA charity and think tank focused on sustainable development, providing a platform for Environmental Economists to influence policy.