Richard L. Bernknopf
Nonresident Fellow
Richard L. Bernknopf is a research professor in the Department of Economics at the University of New Mexico and a nonresident fellow at Resources for the Future in Washington, DC. In addition, he is the director of the Science Impact Laboratory for Policy and Economics at the University of New Mexico. Before joining the faculty at UNM, Dr. Bernknopf was an economist with the United States Geological Survey for more than thirty-eight years. Dr. Bernknopf's research focuses on the demonstration of the economic value of earth observation and the translation of that data into a form compatible with decisionmaking processes.
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Webinar — Oct 31, 2022
How Can Scientists Work with Decisionmakers to Understand How Satellite Data Really Influences Decisions?
A VALUABLES webinar examining how scientists and decisionmakers can improve their engagement to inform decisions and increase the value of satellite information
Media Highlight — Jan 7, 2022
Monitoring Whales and Ships with Satellites Could Save Millions
A story from NASA details the findings of a VALUABLES paper that analyzes the effectiveness of a tool created to protect blue whales and ships.
Working Paper — Apr 26, 2021
Earth Observations Can Enable Cost-Effective Conservation of Eastern North Pacific Blue Whales: A Value of Information Analysis
Earth Observations Can Enable Cost-Effective Conservation of Eastern North Pacific Blue Whales: A Value of Information Analysis
Common Resources — Nov 23, 2020
“Green” Bonds: Potential for the Marketplace to Reflect the Value of Environmental Goods
Research from RFF’s Richard Bernknopf indicates that, in contrast to the implications of a new Labor Department rule, incorporating “green” bonds into the market offers financial benefits that are worth considering.
Working Paper — Apr 26, 2021
Earth Observations Can Enable Cost-Effective Conservation of Eastern North Pacific Blue Whales: A Value of Information Analysis
Earth Observations Can Enable Cost-Effective Conservation of Eastern North Pacific Blue Whales: A Value of Information Analysis
Journal Article — Nov 23, 2020
Estimating Forest Sustainability Bond Prices for Natural Resource and Ecosystem Services Markets
Estimating Forest Sustainability Bond Prices for Natural Resource and Ecosystem Services Markets
Journal Article — Oct 22, 2020
Monetising the Savings of Remotely Sensed Data and Information in Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) Wildfire Assessment
Monetising the Savings of Remotely Sensed Data and Information in Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) Wildfire Assessment
Working Paper — Jul 11, 2019
The Cost-Effectiveness of Satellite Earth Observations to Inform a Post-Wildfire Response
The Cost-Effectiveness of Satellite Earth Observations to Inform a Post-Wildfire Response
Webinar — Oct 31, 2022
How Can Scientists Work with Decisionmakers to Understand How Satellite Data Really Influences Decisions?
A VALUABLES webinar examining how scientists and decisionmakers can improve their engagement to inform decisions and increase the value of satellite information
Workshop — Oct 30, 2019
2019 VALUABLES Consortium Annual Workshop
2019 VALUABLES Consortium Annual Workshop
Speech/Presentation — Dec 10, 2018
2018 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting
2018 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting
Common Resources — Nov 23, 2020
“Green” Bonds: Potential for the Marketplace to Reflect the Value of Environmental Goods
Research from RFF’s Richard Bernknopf indicates that, in contrast to the implications of a new Labor Department rule, incorporating “green” bonds into the market offers financial benefits that are worth considering.
Common Resources — Jun 4, 2018
GRACE Mission Analyses Illustrate the Value of Earth Observations
Data from satellites like GRACE can illuminate the human-environment nexus and help inform natural and environmental resource management decisions.
Media Highlight — Jan 7, 2022
Monitoring Whales and Ships with Satellites Could Save Millions
A story from NASA details the findings of a VALUABLES paper that analyzes the effectiveness of a tool created to protect blue whales and ships.
Press Release — Jul 11, 2019
Satellite Imagery Saves Federal Agencies up to $7.7 Million per Year in Post-Wildfire Costs
A new VALUABLES study finds that using the Landsat satellite program is the most cost-effective method to assess burned land and prioritize responses.