EAERE Summer School in Resource and Environmental Economics – Recent Applications of AI in Environmental and Resource Economics
The interuniversity research center ECOBAS, together with the University of Santiago de Compostela and the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE), organizes the EAERE Summer School series 2026–2030 in Resource and Environmental Economics for postgraduate students, with local organization led by the ECOBAS research center and the University of Santiago de Compostela. The EAERE Summer School 2026 will address “Recent Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Environmental and Resource Economics” and will take place from 6 to 12 June 2026 at San Martin Pinario, near the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela (Spain).
Objectives
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into environmental economics is emerging as one of the most transformative and promising developments for understanding and addressing the ecological challenges of the twenty-first century. In a global context marked by climate change, the energy transition, and the urgent need for sustainable management of natural resources, AI-based tools offer new capabilities to enhance analytical precision, uncover complex causal relationships, and design more effective environmental policies.Within this framework, the inter-university research centre for Economics and Business, ECOBAS, is organising the EAERE Summer School 2026, a Europe-wide initiative that will be held in Spain for the first time as the host country.This edition, which will take place in Santiago de Compostela, will dedicate this advanced training forum to a systematic analysis of how AI can expand and redefine the traditional methods of environmental economics. The programme will combine theoretical foundations, applied demonstrations, and hands-on experiences, enabling participants to understand not only the potential of these techniques, but also their limitations and ethical implications.
Faculty and respective tentative focus
- Maria Loureiro
Scientific Director of the Interuniversity Research Centre ECOBAS and Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela - Luis Seco
Professor of Mathematics, University of Toronto - Elena Verdolini
Professor in Political Economy, Law Department, University of Brescia - João Gama
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Economics, University of Porto - Miguel Angel Garcia Tamargo
“Invited industry speaker” Founder & CEO @ NatureBrain
School Organising Committee
Maria Loureiro, together with Carina Rodriguez, Marta Sierra and Susana Raposo are the local organisers.
Local Lead Organiser in 2026: Maria Loureiro
How to apply
The Summer School is aimed at doctoral students and young post-docs. The requirement for participation is the presentation of the main idea of the doctoral thesis; therefore, participants must be at a sufficiently advanced stage of their doctoral studies to be able to present at least one substantive chapter, although the dissertation does not yet have to be completed.
EAERE membership is not required for applications, but it is encouraged. EAERE Membership is required for accepted applicants: participation is restricted to 2026 EAERE members.
In order to apply please fill in the following mandatory documentation as a a single .pdf file to: xestion@ecobas.gal in this order:
- Application form (for download)
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of recommendation from supervisor
- First draft of the paper to be presented (no restrictions regarding length). Both full papers and extended abstracts will be accepted, with preference given to full papers .
The deadline for applications is May 20, 2026.
Participation fee
The cost of participation is EUR 439 for the selected participants.
This includes the following services:
- Accommodation in double rooms with other Summer School participants from June 6-12, 2026
- Full board as part of the Summer School programme
- Course materials
- Participation diploma.
You will receive detailed information on the payment modalities in the notification of your selection.
Single rooms are available in limited number and only on request. The total price for the Summer School in this case is EUR 579.
Scholarship
A very small number of travel grants is available. This is to support those participants who do not receive sufficient funds from their home institution and are unable to raise them themselves.Please indicate on the application form whether you would like to apply for a scholarship. If yes,please describe your financial circumstances in the application documents. As there are limited funds available, we must prioritize and may request further documents from you for this purpose. All information will be treated in strict confidence.
Regulation
- Participation is restricted to 2026 EAERE members. Information on how to become a EAERE member is available on the EAERE website.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
- Presentation of your submitted paper is conditional on acceptance to the Summer School.
- All accepted applicants must attend the Summer School for its entire duration.
- All accepted applicants will be required to pay a participation fee.
- Accepted applicants who do not respect the stated deadlines will not be admitted.
- As the School will be conducted in English, applicants should have an adequate working knowledge of that language.
Deadlines
– May 22: End of the application period
– May 21: Notification of selected participants/start of registration
– May 30: Registration deadline for selected participants
– May 26: Deadline for submission of final papers
– May 22: Final programme
– June 6-12: Summer School
For any questions, please contact the Summer School Secretariat at xestion@ecobas.gal
