On behalf of the Journal and the Association, we are delighted to announce that ERE’s editor-in-chief, Ian Bateman, has been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services rendered to environmental policy and science. Bestowed by Queen Elizabeth, an OBE recognizes significant contributions in a given field made over a long period. This work is reflected in particular in a forthcoming special issue of the Journal on the theme of The Economics of Ecosystem Services, guest-edited by Sir Partha Dasgupta, which will be published in the course of this year. Please join us in congratulating Ian on this highly deserved acknowledgement of his long-standing contributions.

Karine Nyborg,

President EAERE