Environmental Markets Lab (emLab)
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UC Santa Barbara's Environmental Markets Lab: where economic ideas become environmental solutions. https://emlab.ucsb.edu/
We have a limited number of spaces left for this year's Occasional Workshop! Register today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Registration is now open for the 23rd Occasional Workshop on Environmental and Resource Economics! Please join us November 6-7, 2026 for a fun-filled few days in Santa Barbara.
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2026 Occasional Workshop Registration
The Occasional Workshop will be held November 6-7th at the University of California Santa Barbara. Please fill out this form to register for the Workshop and associated activities. We have limited spa...
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September 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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🚨New paper in Ecology and Evolution🚨! Super thrilled to share the paper that highlights a new #rpackage called `oceandatr`, developed by my colleague and me @emlab.ucsb.edu! doi.org/10.1002/ece3...
<fi>oceandatr</fi>: An R Package to Acquire and Process Geospatial Ocean Data
We introduce the oceandatr R package, an interface that provides functions for acquiring and processing marine data sources—including bathymetry, geomorphology, ecological, and human use data—and ret...
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August 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM
🚨New paper in Ecology and Evolution🚨! Super thrilled to share the paper that highlights a new #rpackage called `oceandatr`, developed by my colleague and me @emlab.ucsb.edu! doi.org/10.1002/ece3...
Registration is now open for the 23rd Occasional Workshop on Environmental and Resource Economics! Please join us November 6-7, 2026 for a fun-filled few days in Santa Barbara.
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
More information about the Occasional: occasionalworkshop.weebly.com
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More information about the Occasional: occasionalworkshop.weebly.com
2026 Occasional Workshop Registration
The Occasional Workshop will be held November 6-7th at the University of California Santa Barbara. Please fill out this form to register for the Workshop and associated activities. We have limited spa...
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September 1, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Registration is now open for the 23rd Occasional Workshop on Environmental and Resource Economics! Please join us November 6-7, 2026 for a fun-filled few days in Santa Barbara.
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
More information about the Occasional: occasionalworkshop.weebly.com
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
More information about the Occasional: occasionalworkshop.weebly.com
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🚨New paper in Nature Communications🚨! We find that shark finning regulations have little impact on the global trade of shark products in the short-term, but might lead to more noticeable changes several years (7+) after regulations are implemented. doi.org/10.1038/s414...
Global trade responses to shark finning regulations - Nature Communications
The study finds limited evidence that shark finning regulations alter global shark trade volumes. While overall effects are not significant, long-term trends suggest gradual trade shifts, including de...
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July 31, 2026 at 6:44 PM
🚨New paper in Nature Communications🚨! We find that shark finning regulations have little impact on the global trade of shark products in the short-term, but might lead to more noticeable changes several years (7+) after regulations are implemented. doi.org/10.1038/s414...
⏳ Only 10 days left to submit your paper!
Don't miss the chance to present your environmental and resource economics research at our "Occasional" workshop from Nov 5-7th on the beautiful @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social campus.
🔗 Learn more and submit here: occasionalworkshop.weebly.com/submission.h...
Don't miss the chance to present your environmental and resource economics research at our "Occasional" workshop from Nov 5-7th on the beautiful @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social campus.
🔗 Learn more and submit here: occasionalworkshop.weebly.com/submission.h...
We're excited to announce the Occasional Workshop in Environmental and Resource Economics will be held November 5-7, 2026!
🗣️ Call for paper submissions! If you're interested in presenting at the Occasional, please submit your paper by July 31st: occasionalworkshop.weebly.com/submission.h...
🗣️ Call for paper submissions! If you're interested in presenting at the Occasional, please submit your paper by July 31st: occasionalworkshop.weebly.com/submission.h...
July 22, 2026 at 3:51 PM
⏳ Only 10 days left to submit your paper!
Don't miss the chance to present your environmental and resource economics research at our "Occasional" workshop from Nov 5-7th on the beautiful @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social campus.
🔗 Learn more and submit here: occasionalworkshop.weebly.com/submission.h...
Don't miss the chance to present your environmental and resource economics research at our "Occasional" workshop from Nov 5-7th on the beautiful @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social campus.
🔗 Learn more and submit here: occasionalworkshop.weebly.com/submission.h...
New @pnas.org study co-authored by @econservation.bsky.social reveals Indonesia's recent declines in deforestation aren’t driven by corporate sustainability pledges. While palm oil supply chains comply on paper, their true conservation impact is limited.
Learn more 👉 news.ucsb.edu/2026/022701/...
Learn more 👉 news.ucsb.edu/2026/022701/...
July 15, 2026 at 3:52 PM
New @pnas.org study co-authored by @econservation.bsky.social reveals Indonesia's recent declines in deforestation aren’t driven by corporate sustainability pledges. While palm oil supply chains comply on paper, their true conservation impact is limited.
Learn more 👉 news.ucsb.edu/2026/022701/...
Learn more 👉 news.ucsb.edu/2026/022701/...
emLab Research Director Chris Costello earns title of AERE Fellow! 🎉
While at #WCERE2026, Chris was recognized by @aereorg.bsky.social for shaping the future of environmental & resource economics research - One of the highest honors in economics!
More on Chris here: emlab.ucsb.edu/blog/emlab-s...
While at #WCERE2026, Chris was recognized by @aereorg.bsky.social for shaping the future of environmental & resource economics research - One of the highest honors in economics!
More on Chris here: emlab.ucsb.edu/blog/emlab-s...
July 6, 2026 at 6:05 PM
emLab Research Director Chris Costello earns title of AERE Fellow! 🎉
While at #WCERE2026, Chris was recognized by @aereorg.bsky.social for shaping the future of environmental & resource economics research - One of the highest honors in economics!
More on Chris here: emlab.ucsb.edu/blog/emlab-s...
While at #WCERE2026, Chris was recognized by @aereorg.bsky.social for shaping the future of environmental & resource economics research - One of the highest honors in economics!
More on Chris here: emlab.ucsb.edu/blog/emlab-s...
We're excited to announce the Occasional Workshop in Environmental and Resource Economics will be held November 5-7, 2026!
🗣️ Call for paper submissions! If you're interested in presenting at the Occasional, please submit your paper by July 31st: occasionalworkshop.weebly.com/submission.h...
🗣️ Call for paper submissions! If you're interested in presenting at the Occasional, please submit your paper by July 31st: occasionalworkshop.weebly.com/submission.h...
June 10, 2026 at 4:57 PM
We're excited to announce the Occasional Workshop in Environmental and Resource Economics will be held November 5-7, 2026!
🗣️ Call for paper submissions! If you're interested in presenting at the Occasional, please submit your paper by July 31st: occasionalworkshop.weebly.com/submission.h...
🗣️ Call for paper submissions! If you're interested in presenting at the Occasional, please submit your paper by July 31st: occasionalworkshop.weebly.com/submission.h...
Maritime shipping is the backbone of global trade, yet its costs are often difficult to quantify. Using the GHG emissions dataset we developed w/ @globalfishingwatch.org & @climatetrace.org, we're exploring how vessel emissions impact global climate & local air quality. Read our blog to learn more.
Shipping decarbonization as a climate and health solution
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May 7, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Maritime shipping is the backbone of global trade, yet its costs are often difficult to quantify. Using the GHG emissions dataset we developed w/ @globalfishingwatch.org & @climatetrace.org, we're exploring how vessel emissions impact global climate & local air quality. Read our blog to learn more.
Keep an eye out for emLab project scientist and data superstar @dferraro.bsky.social who will be sharing a little bit of emLab-related content over on @weare.rladies.org throughout the coming days! 👏
April 27, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Keep an eye out for emLab project scientist and data superstar @dferraro.bsky.social who will be sharing a little bit of emLab-related content over on @weare.rladies.org throughout the coming days! 👏
emLab research, now out in @natcomms.nature.com, shows that we don't have to choose between food, energy, and nature—if we coordinate.
Our new framework could save 1M sq km of high-priority conservation land while meeting climate goals.
Learn more here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Our new framework could save 1M sq km of high-priority conservation land while meeting climate goals.
Learn more here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
April 23, 2026 at 8:52 PM
emLab research, now out in @natcomms.nature.com, shows that we don't have to choose between food, energy, and nature—if we coordinate.
Our new framework could save 1M sq km of high-priority conservation land while meeting climate goals.
Learn more here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Our new framework could save 1M sq km of high-priority conservation land while meeting climate goals.
Learn more here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Bycatch remains a massive hurdle for both conservation and fishery stability. We’ve launched a new project to track species in real-time, providing the data needed for smarter, long-term management in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. Learn more here: emlab.ucsb.edu/projects/red...
Reducing fisheries bycatch in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean | emLab
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March 30, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Bycatch remains a massive hurdle for both conservation and fishery stability. We’ve launched a new project to track species in real-time, providing the data needed for smarter, long-term management in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. Learn more here: emlab.ucsb.edu/projects/red...
"The Blue 5" species (sharks, rays, whales, dolphins, & sea turtles) know no borders in the ocean, traveling thousands of miles throughout their lifetimes. Check out our new project which aims to ensure consistent and continuous protection for these highly migratory species under climate change. 🐋
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March 20, 2026 at 4:06 PM
"The Blue 5" species (sharks, rays, whales, dolphins, & sea turtles) know no borders in the ocean, traveling thousands of miles throughout their lifetimes. Check out our new project which aims to ensure consistent and continuous protection for these highly migratory species under climate change. 🐋
On March 24, emLab will host the inaugural UC Climate Research Forum in Sacramento! Join us as we bring together UC researchers and state leaders to bridge the gap between climate science and policy.
✏️ Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
✏️ Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
March 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
On March 24, emLab will host the inaugural UC Climate Research Forum in Sacramento! Join us as we bring together UC researchers and state leaders to bridge the gap between climate science and policy.
✏️ Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
✏️ Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We're hiring! We are looking for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar position to lead in research in low-carbon transitions in electricity systems in India and other regions. For full consideration, learn more here: recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03065
Postdoctoral researcher - Low carbon transition of electricity systems, Environmental Markets Lab (emLab), University of California Santa Barbara
University of California Santa Barbara is hiring. Apply now!
recruit.ap.ucsb.edu
March 3, 2026 at 6:29 PM
We're hiring! We are looking for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar position to lead in research in low-carbon transitions in electricity systems in India and other regions. For full consideration, learn more here: recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03065
How are we improving resilience for sharks, rays, whales, dolphins and sea turtles?
We’re developing a multi-country payment-for-ecosystem services program & dynamic ocean management tools w/ @conservationorg.bsky.social to reduce bycatch & support long-term management of highly mobile species!
We’re developing a multi-country payment-for-ecosystem services program & dynamic ocean management tools w/ @conservationorg.bsky.social to reduce bycatch & support long-term management of highly mobile species!
February 11, 2026 at 1:33 AM
How are we improving resilience for sharks, rays, whales, dolphins and sea turtles?
We’re developing a multi-country payment-for-ecosystem services program & dynamic ocean management tools w/ @conservationorg.bsky.social to reduce bycatch & support long-term management of highly mobile species!
We’re developing a multi-country payment-for-ecosystem services program & dynamic ocean management tools w/ @conservationorg.bsky.social to reduce bycatch & support long-term management of highly mobile species!
How can new clean energy and trade policies cut emissions while protecting US competitiveness?
Using a global trade model, we analyzed the Clean Competition Act (CCA) to assess its economic and climate impacts.
Learn more here👇
Executive Summary: linkly.link/2YlqB
Policy Brief: linkly.link/2YlqQ
Using a global trade model, we analyzed the Clean Competition Act (CCA) to assess its economic and climate impacts.
Learn more here👇
Executive Summary: linkly.link/2YlqB
Policy Brief: linkly.link/2YlqQ
January 21, 2026 at 7:50 PM
How can new clean energy and trade policies cut emissions while protecting US competitiveness?
Using a global trade model, we analyzed the Clean Competition Act (CCA) to assess its economic and climate impacts.
Learn more here👇
Executive Summary: linkly.link/2YlqB
Policy Brief: linkly.link/2YlqQ
Using a global trade model, we analyzed the Clean Competition Act (CCA) to assess its economic and climate impacts.
Learn more here👇
Executive Summary: linkly.link/2YlqB
Policy Brief: linkly.link/2YlqQ
Are you "🦘 Jumping in to 2026?" Or "🗺️ Mapping out your resolutions?"
At emLab, we've been . . . "🎁 Wrapping up 2025!" Check out our annual look back here: emlab.ucsb.edu/blog/emlab-w...
At emLab, we've been . . . "🎁 Wrapping up 2025!" Check out our annual look back here: emlab.ucsb.edu/blog/emlab-w...
emLab Wrapped 2025: Our annual look back
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December 31, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Are you "🦘 Jumping in to 2026?" Or "🗺️ Mapping out your resolutions?"
At emLab, we've been . . . "🎁 Wrapping up 2025!" Check out our annual look back here: emlab.ucsb.edu/blog/emlab-w...
At emLab, we've been . . . "🎁 Wrapping up 2025!" Check out our annual look back here: emlab.ucsb.edu/blog/emlab-w...
Better climate policy starts with better evidence💡
In collaboration with @c2es.bsky.social, we're working to deliver objective insights on key policy questions when it matters most.
Learn more how we're examining the tradeoffs of U.S. energy and trade policies here: emlab.ucsb.edu/projects/ene...
In collaboration with @c2es.bsky.social, we're working to deliver objective insights on key policy questions when it matters most.
Learn more how we're examining the tradeoffs of U.S. energy and trade policies here: emlab.ucsb.edu/projects/ene...
December 17, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Better climate policy starts with better evidence💡
In collaboration with @c2es.bsky.social, we're working to deliver objective insights on key policy questions when it matters most.
Learn more how we're examining the tradeoffs of U.S. energy and trade policies here: emlab.ucsb.edu/projects/ene...
In collaboration with @c2es.bsky.social, we're working to deliver objective insights on key policy questions when it matters most.
Learn more how we're examining the tradeoffs of U.S. energy and trade policies here: emlab.ucsb.edu/projects/ene...
Last month, we wrapped up our 22nd Occasional Workshop in Environmental and Resource Economics 🥂
Co-hosted by emLab and the Department of Economics @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social, the workshop brought together more than 100 participants!
Read the workshop recap here: emlab.ucsb.edu/blog/emlab-c...
Co-hosted by emLab and the Department of Economics @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social, the workshop brought together more than 100 participants!
Read the workshop recap here: emlab.ucsb.edu/blog/emlab-c...
emLab continues the sporadic tradition of gathering environmental and resource economists at UCSB
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December 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Last month, we wrapped up our 22nd Occasional Workshop in Environmental and Resource Economics 🥂
Co-hosted by emLab and the Department of Economics @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social, the workshop brought together more than 100 participants!
Read the workshop recap here: emlab.ucsb.edu/blog/emlab-c...
Co-hosted by emLab and the Department of Economics @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social, the workshop brought together more than 100 participants!
Read the workshop recap here: emlab.ucsb.edu/blog/emlab-c...
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Interested in pursuing a Ph.D. that empowers you to couple environmental economics with interdisciplinary training in environmental sciences? Apply to join Bren by Dec 15! I'm specifically looking for students eager to advance forest conservation through econ.
bren.ucsb.edu/phd-environm...
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PhD Admissions | UC Santa Barbara Bren - Bren School of Environment
The Bren School PhD admissions team is here to answer your questions about eligibility, the application process, research, faculty sponsorship, and how to choose your path in a PhD program in environm...
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December 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Interested in pursuing a Ph.D. that empowers you to couple environmental economics with interdisciplinary training in environmental sciences? Apply to join Bren by Dec 15! I'm specifically looking for students eager to advance forest conservation through econ.
bren.ucsb.edu/phd-environm...
bren.ucsb.edu/phd-environm...
In marine conservation, timing can be just as influential as the policy itself.
That's why two @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social undergrads undertook the task of building a global dataset that tracks key dates in MPA development.
Explore the #openaccess dataset here 👉 datadryad.org/dataset/doi:...
That's why two @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social undergrads undertook the task of building a global dataset that tracks key dates in MPA development.
Explore the #openaccess dataset here 👉 datadryad.org/dataset/doi:...
December 6, 2025 at 1:47 AM
In marine conservation, timing can be just as influential as the policy itself.
That's why two @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social undergrads undertook the task of building a global dataset that tracks key dates in MPA development.
Explore the #openaccess dataset here 👉 datadryad.org/dataset/doi:...
That's why two @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social undergrads undertook the task of building a global dataset that tracks key dates in MPA development.
Explore the #openaccess dataset here 👉 datadryad.org/dataset/doi:...
🎗️ ICYMI: emLab's November newsletter went out last week!
Catch the latest from our team, from wildfire smoke and health impacts to shifting fishing behavior around marine protection.
🗞️ Read it here: mailchi.mp/54ed6b998ff1...
Catch the latest from our team, from wildfire smoke and health impacts to shifting fishing behavior around marine protection.
🗞️ Read it here: mailchi.mp/54ed6b998ff1...
December 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
🎗️ ICYMI: emLab's November newsletter went out last week!
Catch the latest from our team, from wildfire smoke and health impacts to shifting fishing behavior around marine protection.
🗞️ Read it here: mailchi.mp/54ed6b998ff1...
Catch the latest from our team, from wildfire smoke and health impacts to shifting fishing behavior around marine protection.
🗞️ Read it here: mailchi.mp/54ed6b998ff1...
🚨 @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social job alert 🚨
In collaboration with @envdefensefund.bsky.social, we are hiring postdoctoral researchers to lead applied research projects in environmental & resource economics.
📨 Apply by Dec 8th for full consideration.
Learn more here 👉 recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03036
In collaboration with @envdefensefund.bsky.social, we are hiring postdoctoral researchers to lead applied research projects in environmental & resource economics.
📨 Apply by Dec 8th for full consideration.
Learn more here 👉 recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03036
Environmental and Resource Economics Postdoctoral Scholar (up to 3 positions), Environmental Markets Lab (emLab), University of California Santa Barbara
University of California Santa Barbara is hiring. Apply now!
recruit.ap.ucsb.edu
November 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🚨 @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social job alert 🚨
In collaboration with @envdefensefund.bsky.social, we are hiring postdoctoral researchers to lead applied research projects in environmental & resource economics.
📨 Apply by Dec 8th for full consideration.
Learn more here 👉 recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03036
In collaboration with @envdefensefund.bsky.social, we are hiring postdoctoral researchers to lead applied research projects in environmental & resource economics.
📨 Apply by Dec 8th for full consideration.
Learn more here 👉 recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03036
That’s a wrap on our 22nd Occasional Workshop in Environmental & Resource Economics!
With over 150 participants and 30 talks ranging from 5 minutes to 2 hours, we loved welcoming both new and familiar faces for a full two days of sharing and discussing cutting-edge research.
See you all next time!
With over 150 participants and 30 talks ranging from 5 minutes to 2 hours, we loved welcoming both new and familiar faces for a full two days of sharing and discussing cutting-edge research.
See you all next time!
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
That’s a wrap on our 22nd Occasional Workshop in Environmental & Resource Economics!
With over 150 participants and 30 talks ranging from 5 minutes to 2 hours, we loved welcoming both new and familiar faces for a full two days of sharing and discussing cutting-edge research.
See you all next time!
With over 150 participants and 30 talks ranging from 5 minutes to 2 hours, we loved welcoming both new and familiar faces for a full two days of sharing and discussing cutting-edge research.
See you all next time!