Estelle Cantillon Organizes Belgian Environmental Economics Day (BEED 2025)

February 12 2025

ECARES member Estelle Cantillon organized the Belgian Environmental Economics Day (BEED 2025), a key event for environmental economists in Belgium. The day brought together experts , and researchers to discuss pressing environmental issues through an economic lens.

The event featured a series of presentations and discussions on various topics within environmental economics, providing a platform for the exchange of ideas and fostering collaboration among academics and practitioners alike. The Belgian Environmental Economics Day is an important occasion for ECARES to contribute to the dialogue on sustainability and environmental challenges.

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