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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 15/07/2026

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/...

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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 06/07/2026

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...

Chris is presented with AERE fellow award

emLab team and alumni gather at WCERE2026

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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 10/06/2026

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...

The Occasional Workshop will take place November 5-7, 2026. The call for papers is open and papers are due by July 31st. Text overlaid on image of UCSB's campus point.

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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 23/04/2026

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...

Photo of cropland bordered by mountains. text reads: new publication, balancing land use for conservation, agriculture, and renewable energy. Brock et al, Nature communicaitons, 2026.

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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 18/03/2026

Space is limited, so register today to hear the latest evidence on climate impacts and mitigation strategies from @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social, @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social, and @ucsandiego.bsky.social! 📅 Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 from 1:00 to 4:30 PM 📍 @ucstudentpolicy.bsky.social

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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 18/03/2026

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...

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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 11/02/2026

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!

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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 21/01/2026

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

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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 06/12/2025

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:...

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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 01/12/2025

🎗️ 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...

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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 27/10/2025

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!

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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 24/09/2025

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...

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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 22/09/2025

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

emLab team members at the annual science conference ICES 2025

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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 09/09/2025

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

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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 03/09/2025

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. 🎉

Students and emLab staff stand together smiling in front of the Marine Science Institute Building at UCSB.

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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 20/08/2025

From safeguarding our ocean to building data tools that strengthen communities, to ensuring climate science reaches those who need it most, dive into the work of moving research into real-world impact in the latest issue of our newsletter! 👉 Read the August issue here: mailchi.mp/73523f4076bd...

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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 15/08/2025

📬 Registration is now open for the 22nd Occasional Workshop in Environmental and Resource Economics! Join us in beautiful Santa Barbara, October 24–25, 2025! 👉 Full list of speakers: occasionalworkshop.weebly.com/program.html 👉 Register here: occasionalworkshop.weebly.com/registration...

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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 24/07/2025

Leveraging our diverse expertise, we generate timely insights into effective and equitable solutions for our four programs: Climate & Energy, Land & Freshwater, Ocean & Fisheries, and People & Poverty. Learn more about our current projects ➡️ emlab.ucsb.edu/projects

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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 24/07/2025

We connect science with policy, data with decisions, and ambition with action to create pathways toward a future where environmental and human well-being mutually reinforce one another. Learn more about our approach ➡️ emlab.ucsb.edu/about/our-ap...

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Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) @emlab.ucsb.edu · 24/07/2025

Our team develops data-driven insights to align environmental objectives with economic incentives, challenging the idea that conservation and socio-economic progress are at odds. Learn more about us ➡️ emlab.ucsb.edu/about/our-team

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