🚨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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⏳ 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...

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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...

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/...

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...

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...

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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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! 👏

We Are RLadies+@weare.rladies.org · 3mo ago

This week’s #RLadies curator is @dferraro.bsky.social.

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...

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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"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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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...

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!

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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!

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

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...

emLab Wrapped 2025: Our annual look back

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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...

Kyle Meng@kylemeng.com · 8mo ago

My team at @emlab.ucsb.edu has been building a state-of-the-art global computable general equilibrium (CGE) trade model to evaluate the economic and climate implications—both for the U.S. and globally—of paired domestic and trade climate policies like CCA. 8/

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...

emLab continues the sporadic tradition of gathering environmental and resource economists at UCSB

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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...

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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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:...

🎗️ 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...

🚨 @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

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!

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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!

In a historic moment, CA extended its cap-and-trade program to 2045 last month! 👏 @kylemeng.com was among those featured in the @governor.ca.gov's press release, calling it “the most important U.S. climate policy for the foreseeable future." Read his full statement 👉 www.gov.ca.gov/2025/09/12/w...

What they’re saying: Overwhelming support for historic climate and energy affordability legislation | Governor of California

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How do you compare the carbon cost of a tuna steak with that of a plate of shrimp? Find out how a team of @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social graduate students answered that question using @globalfishingwatch.org and @fao.org data here: bit.ly/4gQrUdI #DataScience for #SustainableSeafood 🦐 🍣 🐟

Bren School students help chart the course towards a global baseline for wild-caught seafood emissions

A group of graduate students from the University of California, Santa Barbara’s Bren School of Environmental Science and Management set out to leverage a new dataset to create a first-of-its-kind glob...

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With the equinox earlier this week, emLab is entering Fall reflecting on how urgency and long-term vision must work together to drive lasting change. 🍂🌿 Explore how we're incentivizing climate action in our latest newsletter here 👉 mailchi.mp/799087596664...

emLab was in Lithuania last week for the @icesmarine.bsky.social Annual Science Conference, sharing research highlights from our work on offshore wind, marine spatial planning, climate change, and more! 👏 🎣 Check out our portfolio of Ocean & Fisheries projects here: shorturl.at/3IKLC #ICESASC25

How do you make powerful machine learning with satellite imagery fast, easy, and accessible to non-experts? 🛰️ That’s the vision behind MOSAIKS, an open-source tool co-developed by emLab PI Tamma Carleton that helps scientists & policymakers tackle global environmental challenges. ➡️ www.mosaiks.org

At the 2025 @aereorg.bsky.social Summer Conference, Andrew Plantinga was named an AERE Fellow — the highest honor in environmental & resource economics! Congratulations on this incredible achievement, Andrew! 👏 Learn more about the award and Andrew's work here: news.ucsb.edu/2025/021950/...

Andrew Plantinga recognized for shaping environmental policy through economic insight

Professor Andrew Plantinga becomes a fellow of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, the highest honor bestowed in his field.

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Congrats to the Arnhold Environmental Fellows who presented at the 3rd annual Summer@Bren Flash Talks last week! Through projects with emLab & @conservationorg.bsky.social, the Arnhold Fellowship equips @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social students to become the next generation of environmental leaders. 🎉

🤝 How do you make interdisciplinary teams click? emLab project manager Heather Lahr shares 10 practical tips for effective partnership and collaboration. From building trust to staying flexible and saying thank you, read the blog post for more: emlab.ucsb.edu/blog/how-eff...

How to effectively engage teams in interdisciplinary collaborations

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