Paul Portney

About the Author

Paul Portney is a distinguished economist and environmental policy expert with over four decades of experience shaping public discourse on sustainability and resource management. A former dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley, and president of Resources for the Future, Portney has advised governments, corporations, and international organizations on balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship. His work emphasizes evidence-based approaches to pollution control, climate change mitigation, and natural resource conservation, making complex policy issues accessible to policymakers and the public alike. Through rigorous analysis and thoughtful advocacy, Portney continues to influence strategies for a healthier planet while fostering sustainable development.