Environmental economist, Kaimātai ōhanga taiao
Also known as
- Natural resource economist, land economist, climate change economist, environmental and climate change economist
Environmental economists study the economic impacts of environmental protection and the use of natural resources.
Your pay could be
$72K
Lower
$88K to $119K
Most common
$135K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Environmental economists
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in offices or outdoors and may travel
- need to be accurate, methodical and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- forecast economic, political, or social trends
- research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives
- appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies
- collect environmental data or samples
- develop environmental sustainability plans or projects
- prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations
- communicate results of environmental research
- develop mathematical models of environmental conditions
- promote environmental sustainability or conservation initiatives
- research environmental impact of industrial or development activities
Investigative
Enterprising
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become an environmental economist and experience may be useful.
You need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in economics and econometrics, environmental studies, commerce or similar area
You may need
- a Master of Economics or similar
- a Master of Environmental Management or similar
- a Master of Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering or similar
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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