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Lea-Rachel Kosnik and Simanti Banerjee are conducting a survey on Global Consensus in the field of Environmental & Natural Resource Economics. Please help them by taking part in the survey and asking a colleague to do so too! If you have already started the survey, please consider finishing it. EVERY RESPONSE COUNTS! This research will be important in understanding what our profession collectively thinks about different topics and is the very first to measure consensus at a global level. Currently response rates are low so we would be really grateful for your help. 

All data is anonymous and confidential.

Survey link: https://go.unl.edu/globalconsensussurvey

If you have questions, please contact 

Lea-Rachel Kosnik (University of Missouri-St. Louis):  kosnikl@umsl.edu  

Simanti Banerjee (University of Nebraska-Lincoln): simanti.banerjee@unl.edu  

Thank you for your participation!

Dear LAERE Community, 

We invite you to have your voice heard and participate in a survey that will examine the degree of global professional consensus on various topics in the field of environmental and natural resource economics. This survey is, or already has been given to members of EAERE, AAERE, AFAERE, and AERE. By participating in this survey, you will help make sure that the results generated are robust, and representative globally.

Time commitment: 10 – 15 minutes.

Anonymity and Data Usage: All data is anonymous and confidential. Data will be used for research purposes only. Results will be shared with LAERE community.

Survey Link: https://go.unl.edu/globalconsensussurvey

Please complete the survey by March 31^st, 2026. The survey is mobile-friendly but is best taken on a computer.

If you have questions, please contact us. Feel free to forward this invitation to your colleagues.

Thank you for your input!! Your participation will make an important contribution towards measuring, and understanding, levels of professional consensus in the discipline.

Lea-Rachel Kosnik (University of Missouri-St. Louis):  kosnikl@umsl.edu 

Simanti Banerjee (University of Nebraska-Lincoln): simanti.banerjee@unl.edu

Reminder 1 (October)

Header: Call For Participation – Short Survey on Degree of Global Professional Consensus in Environmental and Natural Resources Economics!

Dear LAERE Community, 

We invite you to participate in a survey to examine the degree of global professional consensus on different topics in the field of environmental and natural resource economics.

Time commitment: 10 – 15 minutes.

Anonymity and Data Usage: All data is anonymous and confidential. Data will be used for research purposes only. Results will be shared with LAERE community.

Survey Link: https://go.unl.edu/globalconsensussurvey

Please complete the survey by November 30^th, 2025. The survey is mobile-friendly but is best taken on a computer.

If you have questions, please contact us. Feel free to forward this invitation to your colleagues.

Thank you for your input!! Your participation will make an important contribution towards measuring, and understanding, levels of professional consensus in the discipline.

Lea-Rachel Kosnik (University of Missouri-St. Louis):  kosnikl@umsl.edu 

Simanti Banerjee (University of Nebraska-Lincoln): simanti.banerjee@unl.edu

Reminder 2 (November)

Header: Call For Participation – Short Survey on Degree of Global Professional Consensus in Environmental and Natural Resources Economics!

Dear LAERE Community, 

We invite you to participate in a survey to examine the degree of global professional consensus on different topics in the environmental and natural resource economics.

Time commitment: 10 – 15 minutes.

Anonymity and Data Usage: All data is anonymous and confidential. Data will be used for research purposes only. Results will be shared with LAERE community.

Survey Link: https://go.unl.edu/globalconsensussurvey

Please complete the survey by November 30^th, 2025. The survey is mobile-friendly but is best taken on a computer.

If you have questions, please contact us. Feel free to forward this invitation to your colleagues.

Thank you for your input!! Your participation will make an important contribution towards measuring, and understanding, levels of professional consensus in the discipline.

Lea-Rachel Kosnik (University of Missouri-St. Louis):  kosnikl@umsl.edu  Simanti Banerjee (University of Nebraska-Lincoln): simanti.banerjee@unl.edu

January 2026      
The start of a new year is an opportunity to update diagnostics, renew approaches and strengthen the decision making process. From the Climate Change Unit of ECLAC, we share a selection of recent publications that provide evidence of economic, public policy analysis and strategic guidance to address climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean. An invitation to think about the development, social justice and climate action in an integrated way.

📘 Recommended reading to get started 2026

What is it about?
Analyzes how climate change deepens the traps of the development and how climate action can drive the structural transformation.

Contribution id:
Quantifies the economic impacts of climate change, and positions the climate action as an engine of investment, innovation and sustainable growth.

Regional relevance:
climate policies can accelerate the economic and social development of Latin America and the Caribbean.

👉 See more

What is it about?
Presents a regional vision on the instruments of pricing carbon and their effectiveness to reduce GHG emissions.

Contribution id:
Analyzes carbon taxes, emissions trading systems and their linkage with other public policies, offering guidelines to improve its design and implementation.

Regional relevance:
Reinforces the use of price signals for a decarbonisation more efficient and equitable in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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What is it about?
Analyzes how climate change affects poverty child and youth, deepening social inequalities pre-existing.

Contribution id:
Linking climate impacts to key dimensions of child well-being, such as income, education, health and social protection.

Regional relevance:
Reinforces the need for climate policies with a focus on rights and of children for a just transition and inclusive in Latin America.

👉 See more

What is it about?
Analyze the degree of alignment between the national plans for economic development and climate goals of the Paris Agreement.

Contribution id:
Identifies progress, gaps and good practices in mainstreaming of mitigation and adaptation goals in the instruments of economic planning.

Regional relevance:
Provides evidence to strengthen the coherence between economic policy and climate commitments in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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What is it about?
Evaluates the economic impacts of climate change in one of the regions most vulnerable to global warming.

Contribution id:
Quantifies economic losses associated with extreme weather events and gradual changes in climate, highlighting the costs of inaction.

Regional relevance:
Underlines the urgency of investing in adaptation and resilience as central to development strategies in Central america and the Caribbean.

👉 See more

What is it about?
Systematizes the experience of the first pilot analysis of climate scenarios applied to the financial sector in Mexico.

Contribution id:
Identifies learning, technical barriers, and institutional and capabilities needed to integrate climate risk in the financial evaluation.

Regional relevance:
Delivery transferable lessons to move forward in the incorporation of the analysis of climate risks in the financial systems of the region.

👉 See more

📰News featured

NDC LAC: key information to strengthen climate action in Latin America and the Caribbean

In the framework of the webinar “Results of the COP30: implications for climate action from the private sector”, the commission presented the digital platform regional NDC-LAC, which consolidates key information for monitoring the climate commitments of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.

👉 Read news

NDC 3.0 in Latin America and the Caribbean

On NDC LAC, you can access the updated climate commitments (NDC 3.0) of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.

👉 Go to NDC LAC

Unit Economics of Climate Change – Division for Sustainable Development and Human Settlements

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Economy and Finances for the Environmental Leadership 2026   OPEN FOR REGISTRATION – LAST DAYS TO SAVE 30% Deadline: January 9 Enrollment is now open for our online Environmental Leadership course in English: Economics and Finance to Environmental Leadership 2026    Registration with the 30% discount! This virtual course, taught in Spanish, is designed for environmental professionals who want to add to their economic and financial toolkit. With only a few days left to register with 30% discount. Throughout the course, participants will learn how to better understand the economic drivers behind environmental challenges, communicate more effectively with policymakers, and design conservation strategies that are both impactful and financially sound. If you’re looking to elevate your work—or your team’s—with stronger evidence and clearer economic narratives, dont wait to enroll—spaces are limited and the 30% discount expires soon. Participants will learn about: Economic fundamentals of Natural resource economics Behavioral economics Ecosystem services and valuation, Cost–benefit analysis Financial solutions Environmental policyWhen: April 6 – June 26, 2026. Tuition: $ 1000  Enroll  by January 9 to receive a 30% tuition discount using the coupon prontopago2026. Spots are limited. Don’t miss out on joining the 2026 cohort.   Enroll now and save 30%

Dear LAERE Community, 

We invite you to have your voice heard and participate in a survey that will examine the degree of global professional consensus on various topics in the field of environmental and natural resource economics. This survey is, or already has been given to members of EAERE, AAERE, AFAERE, and AERE. By participating in this survey, you will help make sure that the results generated are robust, and representative globally.

Time commitment: 10 – 15 minutes.

Anonymity and Data Usage: All data is anonymous and confidential. Data will be used for research purposes only. Results will be shared with LAERE community.

Survey Link: https://go.unl.edu/globalconsensussurvey

Please complete the survey by November 30^th, 2025. The survey is mobile-friendly but is best taken on a computer.

If you have questions, please contact us. Feel free to forward this invitation to your colleagues.

Thank you for your input!! Your participation will make an important contribution towards measuring, and understanding, levels of professional consensus in the discipline.

If you have any questions, you can contact:

Prof. Lea-Rachel Kosnik (University of Missouri-St. Louis):  kosnikl@umsl.edu 

Prof. Simanti Banerjee (University of Nebraska-Lincoln): simanti.banerjee@unl.edu

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The Program of Research in Environmental Economics and Natural Resources, University of Concepcion, a member of the international network for Environment for Development Initiative (EfD), has the pleasure to invite you to the Eleventh Annual Meeting of NENRE EfD-Chile. This event will bring together researchers, policy-makers, students and various stakeholders to discuss the environmental challenges most urgent of Chile and of the Global North and South.

Deadline for submission of papers: September 05, 2025.

Event dates: 06, and 07 November 2025.

Links relevant:

• Web site: https://sites.google.com/view/nenre-efdchile/workshop-2025

• Submission of papers: https://www.even3.com.br/nenre2025-608372/ (requires account in Even3).
• Hotel Termas de Catillo: https://termascatillo.cl/

Thematic areas

You will work in the following research lines:

1. Fisheries and aquaculture.
2. Energy.
3. Environmental economics.
4. Agriculture.
5. Climate change.
6. Pollution of water, air and noise.
7. Gender, intersectionality, and the environment.
8. Waste management.
9. Mining.
10. Companies and challenges of sustainability.
11. Water resources.
12. Other related area of the Economy on Natural Resources and the Environment.

Nomination of jobs

It invites researchers, students, undergraduate, master and doctoral degrees, professional services, public and private, as well as governmental and non governmental organizations to submit their papers to be presented at the Meeting.

• Accepted extended abstracts (< 1,000 words excluding references, structure-free) or a full manuscript (< to 6,000 words excluding references, structure-free), in format DOCX or PDF format, written in Spanish or English.
• The deadline for the submission of work expires September 5, 2025. 
• Notifications of acceptance or rejection will be mailed the first week of October 2025. 
• Papers must be submitted via the following link: https://www.even3.com.br/nenre2025-608372/. you Need to create an account Even3.

To type of event

The meeting format will be a hybrid (face-to-face and virtual), in the Hotel Termas de Catillo, located in the city of Parral, Maule Region, Chile. The participation is free, but pre-registration is required once the form is not publicly available.

The organization will cover coffee breaks during the sessions. However, the costs of transportation, accommodation and feeding shall be covered by those who participate in person.

Scholarships for students

Will be awarded to a limited number of scholarships for undergraduate students, master’s degree or doctorate that send jobs to the event, which will cover part or all of the costs of participation. The results of this call will be informed as soon as possible after the notification of acceptance.

Structure of the Meeting

The program will include:

• Parallel sessions of research.
• Panel discussions on public policy.

More details on the plenary sessions and follow-up activities will be informed in a timely manner.

Inquiries and contact

For more information, please contact: 

Christopher Vasquez-Quezada

Project coordinator 

NENRE EfD-Chile 

cristvasquez@udec.cl

We see the 06 and 07  November!

Organizing Team

11° Annual Meeting of NENRE EfD-Chile

CALL FOR PAPERS

Scientific Committee

Alejandro Lopez-Feldman (University of Gothenburg and U. Iberoamericana)

Elisa Belfiori (Universidad Torcuato di Tella)

Felipe Vasquez (University for Development)

Jorge Maldonado (University of los Andes, Colombia)

Juan Odriozola (CAF)

Juan Pablo Montero (PUC-Chile)

Marcela Jaime (University of Concepcion)

Marcelo Caffera (Universidad de Montevideo)

Nathaly Rivera (University of Chile)

Rafael Araújo (FGV EESP)

Call for papers on environmental economics

The Research Institute for Development, Growth and Economics (RIDGE) is pleased to announce a call for papers for the seventh Workshop on Environmental Economics, to be held in person in Montevideo, Uruguay, on 8 and 9 December 2025.

The deadline for the submission of papers is September 8, 2025.

Accepted contributions relevant to understanding the most important challenges of environmental policy in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). These include studies of specific countries of LAC, as well as analysis of institutional comparative. We can also accept papers that address issues in other regions which are considered relevant to LAC.

We accept contributions in both theoretical and empirical.

The workshop will be held in the framework of the Forum RIDGE of December 2025, along with the following workshops:

International macroeconomics – 9-10 December 2025

Financial stability – 11-12 December 2025

International trade – 10-11 December 2025

Growth and development in macroeconomics – 11-12 December 2025

Towards sustainable growth – December 2025 (to be confirmed)

Presentation of papers

Accepted completed papers, written in English, through the web site. The cover should include: the title of the paper, the institutional affiliation, address, telephone and e-mail of each author, as well as a summary of the classification JEL ® corresponding.

Papers should be submitted in PDF format and the file must be saved in the following way: ‘the author’s Last name, author’s name, title of the paper.pdf’.

Each author can present and display a maximum of one item per workshop (it is possible to submit articles to other workshops).

Important dates

Deadline for submission of articles: September 13, 2025

You will be contacted by the authors of the selected articles before October 21, 2025.

More information

If you have any questions, please visit www.ridge.org.uy or send an email to secretariat@ridge.org.uy.

Date: May 10, 2024

In a continued effort to combat the consequences of socio illegal mining, the Center of Financial Sustainability (CSF) is pleased to announce the latest update of our pioneering Calculator Impacts Miners. Initially developed in 2021 to help the brazilian government to deal with the mining operations illegal, this tool is the first in the world designed to calculate the costs of social and environmental associated with the illegal mining of gold.

This year, the updated version of the calculator expands its reach to the whole of Latin America and the Caribbean, with implementations initials in countries such as Peru, Guyana, Bolivia and Suriname. The calculator provides estimates vital about the potential damages that the illegal mining can cause both the environment and local communities, provides a solid basis for decision making and the design of public policies.

The Calculator Impacts Miners is a testimony to the power of economic tools in the resolution of critical challenges for the conservation and sustainable development. With plans to expand its support to more countries, CSF demonstrates its commitment to environmental protection and social development at the global level.

For more information on this innovative tool and its application, we invite you to read the full article in Mongabay, which details the work and the achievements of the Calculator Impacts Miners.

You can read more about the Calculator in the last article of Mongabay this work.