Dr Matt WinningSpecialist in Climate Change Economics and Stand-up Comedy

Dr Matt Winning occupies a unique space at the intersection of environmental economics and professional stand-up comedy. Holding a PhD in climate change policy, he continues to contribute to the field as an active researcher and lecturer. By blending rigorous academic expertise with a sharp comedic lens, he provides a distinctive perspective on the environmental challenges facing the modern world. A regular presence across British broadcasting, Matt has served as an environmental correspondent on Dave’s Unspun with Matt Forde and has appeared on BBC Scotland programmes such as Scot Squad and The State of It. His radio credits include the BBC Radio 4 series Net Zero: A Very British Problem, alongside appearances on The Now Show and Breaking The News. He is also the author of the acclaimed book Hot Mess: What on Earth can we do about Climate Change? which explores practical responses to the ecological crisis. Organisations book Matt for his ability to translate complex environmental data into engaging, accessible, and high-impact presentations. He remains a highly sought-after speaker for those looking to address global sustainability themes through a lens of intelligence and wit. On stage, Dr Matt Winning is best known for talks on Climate Change, Comedy, Environmental Policy and Public Speaking. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Comedy, Science & Research and Social Impact & Advocacy, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Dr Matt Winning is regularly booked for Performers and Entertainer, After Dinner Speaker and Presenter & Awards Host, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Dr Matt Winning travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Dr Matt Winning would approach your audience.