Monash Environmental Economics Workshop 2026
Now in its 10th year, the Monash Environmental Economics Workshop (MEEW) continues to be a research-intensive workshop that welcomes papers on environmental and resource economics, with theoretical, experimental, and empirical papers equally valued.
The workshop is organised by Department of Economics, with support from the Monash Business School.
Important Dates
| Submissions open | Monday 27 April 2026 |
| Submissions close | Monday 6 July 2026 |
| Notification of acceptance | Wednesday 27 July 2026 |
| Workshop registrations open | Thursday 28 July 2026 |
| Workshop registrations close | Wednesday 11 November 2026 |
Call for papers
Click here to submit your paper
If you have any questions or require any assistance please email MEEW role account.
Keynote speaker
Professor Juan Camilo Cardenas, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Professor Cárdenas is a leading environmental and development economist. His research focuses on the behavioural and institutional foundations of natural resource management, with a particular emphasis on cooperation, social norms, and collective action in the governance of common-pool resources.
He is widely recognised for pioneering field experiments in real-world settings, and his work has significantly shaped both academic research and policy debates on sustainability and rural development.
Speaker
Professor John Quiggin, University of Queensland
Professor Quiggin is a leading economist and public intellectual. His research spans environmental economics, public policy, and decision-making under uncertainty, with a strong emphasis on the role of economic ideas in shaping policy debates. Widely known for his engagement with contemporary policy issues, He has contributed extensively to public discussion on topics such as climate change, risk, and economic reform, combining rigorous academic work with influential commentary for broader audiences.
Professor Ciaran O'Faircheallaigh, School of Government and International Relations, Griffith University
Professor O'Faircheallaigh’s research focuses on the politics of natural resource development, Indigenous rights, and community participation in environmental decision-making, with a particular emphasis on large-scale mining and energy projects.
He has made major contributions to understanding how institutional design and negotiation processes can improve outcomes for Indigenous communities, and his work has influenced both policy and practice in Australia and internationally.
Organising Committee
Event Details
- Date:
- 26 November 2026 at 9:00 am – 27 November 2026 at 5:00 pm
- Venue:
- Monash University Caulfield campus - 900 Dandenong Rd, Caulfield, Vic, 3145
- Categories:
- Economics; General
Description
Now in its 10th year, the Monash Environmental Economics Workshop (MEEW) continues to be a research-intensive workshop that welcomes papers on environmental and resource economics, with theoretical, experimental, and empirical papers equally valued.
The workshop is organised by Department of Economics, with support from the Monash Business School.
Important Dates
| Submissions open | Monday 27 April 2026 |
| Submissions close | Monday 6 July 2026 |
| Notification of acceptance | Wednesday 27 July 2026 |
| Workshop registrations open | Thursday 28 July 2026 |
| Workshop registrations close | Wednesday 11 November 2026 |
Call for papers
Click here to submit your paper
If you have any questions or require any assistance please email MEEW role account.
Keynote speaker
Professor Juan Camilo Cardenas, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Professor Cárdenas is a leading environmental and development economist. His research focuses on the behavioural and institutional foundations of natural resource management, with a particular emphasis on cooperation, social norms, and collective action in the governance of common-pool resources.
He is widely recognised for pioneering field experiments in real-world settings, and his work has significantly shaped both academic research and policy debates on sustainability and rural development.
Speaker
Professor John Quiggin, University of Queensland
Professor Quiggin is a leading economist and public intellectual. His research spans environmental economics, public policy, and decision-making under uncertainty, with a strong emphasis on the role of economic ideas in shaping policy debates. Widely known for his engagement with contemporary policy issues, He has contributed extensively to public discussion on topics such as climate change, risk, and economic reform, combining rigorous academic work with influential commentary for broader audiences.
Professor Ciaran O'Faircheallaigh, School of Government and International Relations, Griffith University
Professor O'Faircheallaigh’s research focuses on the politics of natural resource development, Indigenous rights, and community participation in environmental decision-making, with a particular emphasis on large-scale mining and energy projects.
He has made major contributions to understanding how institutional design and negotiation processes can improve outcomes for Indigenous communities, and his work has influenced both policy and practice in Australia and internationally.