Sandra Damijan

Economist and Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)

Sandra Damijan is an economist and professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Ljubljana, specializing in natural capital economics, the blue economy, and sustainable finance. Her work focuses on integrating sustainability into economic and financial models, contributing to a more responsible management of natural resources.

At the international level, she is a senator at the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF), affiliated with the G20, and a member of the High Advisory Board of Sigma Ratings (Fitch Group) for Europe. She also advises governments and international organizations and is part of the Strategic Advisory Council to the Minister of Economy, Tourism and Sport of Slovenia.

With a career that combines academic excellence, institutional influence, and international experience, Sandra brings a key perspective to understanding the role of economics in the protection and sustainable development of marine ecosystems.