Nathanial Matthews

PLANETARYX

Nathanial Matthews is Chief Executive Officer for PlanetaryX, an organization dedicated to enhancing biodiversity conservation through innovative technology and building collaborations between the private sector, policymakers, local communities, and indigenous groups. Previously he served as CEO of the Global Resilience Partnership.

He has over 20 years of experience identifying, managing, and scaling hundreds of resilience and adaptation projects and programs in partnership with governments, NGOs, communities, and the private sector across more than 30 countries. Nate’s expertise has been recognized through contributions to various global networks, boards, and committees including as a Lead Author in The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), an Obama Foundation Mentor, a Munich Re Risk Award Judge, and a Board member of the Ocean, Risk and Resilience Action Alliance. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography, is a Visiting Professor at King’s College London, regularly publishes, and previously worked in leadership roles with the CGIAR, UNEP, the International WaterCentre, NGOs, and in the private sector.