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.

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.

Speakers

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

Benjamin Chipperfield, Lata Gangadharan, Michael Ward, Paulo Santos(coordination) and Ricardo Dahis.