Founded in 1990, EAERE has over 1200 members in 60 countries, from Europe and beyond, ranging from academic institutions, to the public sector, to private industry. Interests span from traditional economics, agricultural economics, forestry, and natural resource economics. Membership is open to individuals who by their profession, training and/or function are involved in environmental and resource economics as a science, and to institutions that operate in fields connected with the aims of the Association.