Welcome to LAERE
The Latin american Association of Economists and Environmental Resources (LAERE) is a scientific association international, whose mission is:
- to Foster collaboration and the exchange of ideas between researchers, students and policy makers working on issues of environmental economics, and resource in Latin America;
- Contribute to the design and the implementation of policies based on science, with the aim of improving the management of natural resources and sustainable development in the region; and,
- To develop and encourage cooperation among universities, research institutions, government agencies, international organizations, Ngos and private companies working in the field of Environmental Economics, and Resource in Latin America.
LAERE was founded in 2017 by a group of Latin american researchers, after more than 10 years of encounter in the conferences of Economics and Environmental Resources throughout the world, became co-authors and friends.
During the last twenty years, the number of researchers in the region who work in this field has increased considerably. LAERE reach this critical mass, and follows in the footsteps of previous efforts (such as UN-and LACEEP) to build a community that is cohesive from researchers and practitioners.
Currently, LAERE has members in all of Latin America, as well as in Europe and in the united States. Membership is open to individuals who, by their profession, training and/or work, are involved in the Economics and Environmental Resources as a science with a focus on issues of Latin america.
In a near future, LAERE join efforts with universities, research centres and other organizations in the region to offer advanced training to its members and the general public. The edit special issues in international journals of high profile will also be sought and promoted by the Board of Directors of LAERE.
Currently, LAERE has the support of the Initiative Environment for Development EfD global and its centre in Colombia REES.
