Professor Yoshihide Wada's research interests include integrated assessments of biosphere and socio-economy to evaluate the national and global resources management and their impacts on economy and finance. Previously, he was Director of Biodiversity and Natural Resources Program at IIASA. He has worked with development banks and international organizations, contributing to various international policy mechanisms including IPCC, IPBES, UNCCD, G20. He is a fellow of American Geophysical Union.