Women at the forefront of environmental economics
Women at the forefront of environmental economics
Monday 13 Apr 2026Over 20 women working in environmental economics joined forces to showcase their research and expertise at an event held at the University of Warwick’s Venice venue.
Hosted by the CEPR and the CAGE Research Centre this second event of its kind provided an opportunity for women working the field to network with others, share their findings and discuss insights in environmental economics of global policy relevance.
Participants from European, US, Australian, UK and global institutions presented their work on topics which included renewables, emissions, forest conservation, water, climate and industry investment amongst others.
They also heard from keynote speakers Hélène Ollivier (Paris School of Economics) discussing her work on climate damage and trade; and Katrina Jessoe (University of California) on the way economics can inform water management.
Andrea La Nauze (Deakin University, Melbourne) co-organiser of the event said:
“Women are still the minority in economics, and the same is true in environmental economics. This workshop has been organised by women and for women working at the frontier in our field.
“It has been great to have the opportunity to discuss some of the challenges experienced by women in the profession and look at ways events like these can help to change the culture.”
Ludovica Gazze (University of Warwick) continued:
“Our aim is to provide an opportunity for women to further their careers in a curated environment. Those that took part in our first workshop commented on the difference it made to them to work alongside a group of women – noting the excellent quality of interactions and feedback, along with kind and constructive delivery. This is not always the case in standard economics workshops.”