Rachel Martin

Overview of work:

Rachel Martin is a DPhil researcher at the University of Oxford focused on how economic systems can be transformed to achieve nature positive outcomes for biodiversity. Her work aims to bridge insights into biodiversity metrics and measurement methodologies, economic modelling, and systems change to understand the cumulative effects of human activities on nature and to identify scalable actions that drive regenerative change.

With a background in conservation innovation, Rachel previously led the Extinction Solutions Index at Conservation X Labs and now works as a Technical Manager with the Nature Positive Initiative on state of nature outcome measures. 

Key Publications:

Martin, R., Bunje, P, & Dehgan, A. 2024 “The Extinction Solutions Index (ESI): a framework for measuring solution efficiency for conservation.” Ecological Solutions and Evidence, 5(3), e12358. https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/2688-8319.12358

Kauneckis, D., & Martin, R. (2020). Patterns of Adaptation Response by Coastal Communities to Climate Risks. Coastal Management, 48(4), 257-274. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08920753.2020.1773209