Greetings from the President
Dear friends and colleagues,
It is a profound honor to serve the Asian Association of Environmental and Resource Economics (AAERE) and to address our distinguished members and the broader scholarly community.
Our discipline emerged as a critical response to the environmental pressures of economic growth. Today, we face an even more complex landscape of global and regional challenges. Climate change and biodiversity loss remain at the forefront, now deeply intertwined with energy security and sustainability transitions. Volatile energy markets, geopolitical tensions, and unequal exposure to environmental risks underscore the urgent need for rigorous economic analysis—one that bridges environmental objectives with economic resilience and social welfare.
In this evolving context, AAERE’s role is more vital than ever. Since its inception, our Association has become a vibrant platform connecting scholars across Asia and beyond. As we enter this new phase, our focus must shift toward institutional depth and consolidation. Strengthening academic standards, enhancing transparency, and ensuring continuity across leadership terms will be my central priorities.
Yongsung Cho, President, AAERE
Drawing inspiration from long-established international associations, AAERE aims to further enhance our conferences, research networks, and support for early-career researchers. We remain committed to embracing the diverse institutional and energy contexts that define the Asian region.
Moving forward, AAERE will continue to foster research that informs public debate and policy design without compromising academic independence. Our goal is not to advocate for a single policy stance, but to provide a credible, rigorous forum where evidence-based analysis can address the pressing challenges of our time.
This Association is built by its members. I warmly invite your continued participation and collaboration as AAERE evolves into an increasingly mature and globally connected academic community.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to AAERE.
Sincerely,
Yongsung Cho
President, AAERE