Welcome!

IAERE is glad to announce its Fourteenth Annual Conference, to be held at the University of Roma Tre on February 20-21, 2025.

The call for papers is now open and submissions on all relevant topics related to Environmental and Natural Resource Economics are warmly invited.

Aim

In recent years, climate-related extreme events such as hurricanes, floods, and droughts have become increasingly frequent, necessitating timely and effective responses. Despite advancements in early warning systems, adaptation strategies, and post-disaster recovery measures, these extreme events have inflicted devastating impacts on societies, resulting in significant casualties, material deprivation, loss of productivity, and altered power dynamics.

The vulnerability to climate hazards is often exacerbated by weak recovery strategies and inadequate responses, which impede resilience and adaptation processes in turbulent environments. Examples include insufficient prevention measures, responses lacking coordination among various levels and stakeholders, opacity in resource allocation procedures, and a lack of accountability and civic engagement.

A comprehensive theoretical and empirical analysis of this issue is therefore essential to assist policymakers and practitioners in enhancing scholars’ understanding while supporting public administration preparedness to cope with such unpredictable events.

The aim of the Summer School is to explore the economic analysis of risk assessment and warning systems, discuss planning and recovery strategies to mitigate, prepare for, and respond to natural hazards, and provide an in-depth inquiry into successful adaptation strategies for reducing the negative impacts of climate-related extreme events. 

Target

Graduate students, PhD candidates, and working professionals from any university, research institute, or other organization (private companies, government agencies, NGOs) with an interest in environmental issues and ability to read and write fluently in English. Advanced undergraduates will also be considerede considered.

Structure

The School will be organized in 7 teaching modules and 2 lab sessions (from Monday afternoon to Thursday afternoon). A roundtable with invited speakers and open discussion will conclude the school (Friday morning).

Number of Students
The minimum number of students for the activation of the program in person is 15. The maximum number is 50. Participation to School will be in person.