Conference Agenda

Scientific publishing is a cornerstone of the science–policy–business interface. In environmental and resource economics, peer-reviewed journals, book series, and policy-oriented publication outlets play a decisive role in shaping research agendas, informing public policy, and guiding private-sector and investment decisions on pressing global challenges such as climate change, water security, energy transitions, and sustainability.

This Science–Policy–Business Session brings together Editors-in-Chief and senior editors from leading journals and book series in Environmental and Resource Economics, Sustainability, Climate Action, and Water Economics. The session aims to provide WCERE 2026 participants with a strategic overview of the contemporary publishing landscape, editorial standards, and emerging trends—including open science, interdisciplinarity, and policy-oriented publication formats—and to explore how academic research can more effectively reach policymakers and societal stakeholders through targeted publication strategies.

Designed for a broad audience of environmental and resource economists, the session combines short expert presentations with an interactive roundtable discussion. Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with editors on publication strategy, peer-review processes, impact beyond academia, and the evolving role of scientific journals as key intermediaries between research excellence, public policy, and business practice.