Kurt Semm

Kurt Semm is a professor at Barnard College and an expert in environmental and political economy whose work focuses on the economics of water and its implications for policy, sustainability, and resource management. His research explores how economic systems shape water security, with particular attention to industrial water use, climate-related challenges, and effective policy solutions. Through his scholarship and teaching, Semm offers valuable insights into the intersection of natural resources and economic decision-making, contributing to a deeper understanding of how societies can manage water resources more sustainably in an increasingly complex global environment.