Omer Tayyab is an ecological economist at the Institute for Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA-UAB), Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain. His research focuses on the intersection of economic systems, environmental sustainability, and social equity. Tayyab examines the impacts of global production and consumption patterns on ecosystems and advocates for alternative economic models, including degrowth, to align human well-being with planetary limits. His work emphasizes practical strategies to reduce energy and material use while promoting equitable and sustainable societies.