Matthew has 20 years’ experience undertaking nature related projects throughout Europe, Africa and Latin America.  With a BSc in Ecology and Biogeography and MSc in Conservation Science, his work has involved integrating biodiversity and ecosystem service considerations into socio-economic development, sustainable management of natural resources and  implementing nature-based solutions.

He previously worked as a technical advisor to the UK Government and Devolved Administrations on biodiversity and natural capital.  Recent work includes: adopting remote sensing and ecosystem modelling in ecosystem-based management and natural capital accounting;  developing methods to monitor UK environmental footprints from overseas trade;  and sustainable livelihood development in Latin America and the Caribbean.  He co-led the Ecosystem Service Partnership Working Group on Business and Ecosystem Services and was a contributor to the biodiversity supplement of the Natural Capital Protocol.