Biography

Mikael J.A. Maes is an Environmental Data Scientist at the Environment Directorate of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). He specialises in using geospatial data and statistical programming to understand better environmental processes and the impact of climate change around the world. At the OECD, he supports countries by developing data and indicators on the amount of protected areas and by studying the impact and vulnerability of countries to air pollution and climate hazards, amongst other themes. Mikael has more than eight years of experience in climate change and environment research in academia, public, private and international spheres. During his Ph.D., he studied the relationship between mental health, cognition and nature exposure and how these ecosystem benefits can be better integrated into SEEA accounting. He holds two M.Sc. degrees and a B.Sc. in Environmental Science and Biology.