World Council of Environmental and Resource Economists Associations (WCEREA)

The World Council of Environmental and Resource Economists Associations (WCEREA) is a coordinating organization that brings together AERE and its peer associations from around the world. These include the Asian, African, European, Latin American, and, most recently, the Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics societies. WCEREA representatives meet monthly to plan and coordinate joint activities that benefit the global environmental and resource economics community.  

WCEREA Member Associations

  • AAERE, Asian Association of Environmental and Resource Economics
  • AERE, Association of Environmental and Resource Economists
  • AFAERE, African Association of Environmental and Resource Economists
  • EAERE, European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists

WCEREA Board Members

WCEREA Partner Associations

  • LAERE, Latin American Association of Environmental and Resource Economists
  • AARES, Australasian Agricultural & Resource Economics Society
  

 

Upcoming Events


The Political Economy of Carbon Pricing
September 9, 2025 · 12 to 1:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Live on Zoom

While the U.S. has been slow to embrace carbon pricing, the policy is gaining momentum globally—with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism set for full implementation in January 2026. This timely panel with experts Bard Harstad, Jeroen van den Bergh, and Catherine Wolfram explores the political and economic dynamics shaping this powerful climate policy tool. Registration link coming soon!


7th World Congress of Environmental and Resource Economists (WCERE 2026)
June 29 - July 3, 2026 · Lisbon, Portugal

The WCEREA is pleased to announce that the 7th World Congress of Environmental and Resource Economists (WCERE 2026) will take place on 29 June - 03 July 2026. The Congress will be held in person in Carcavelos Campus in the city of Lisbon, Portugal, while including some hybrid events as part of the program.

The conference is hosted by the Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE).

View WCERE 2026 Video Presentation

WCERE 2026 Programme Committee

WCERE 2026 Local Organising Committee Chair

Further details will be announced in due course. In the meantime, mark your calendar for 29 June - 03 July 2026. Looking forward to seeing you all in Lisbon, Portugal!

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