David ZILBERMAN

In Praise of Abundance (Ezra Klein, Derek Thompson — Avid Reader, 2025)

Abundance is a timely and insightful book offering a fresh perspective on the developments that led to the Trump revolution while presenting a vision for the future. Its outlook on economics and politics is both creative and, I must say, one I strongly share. The authors begin with the premise that crises often precipitate paradigm shifts […]

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The Opportunities at the Richmond Field Station – Anchoring the Bioeconomy in Berkeley

The bioeconomy applies modern biotechnology and other advanced biosciences with natural resources to produce a wide range of products, including chemicals, fuels, pharmaceuticals, and traditional food and fiber. It provides employment opportunities in the rural sector, including the Central Valley, and addresses food security challenges, biodiversity loss, and resilience to climate shocks. Berkeley should be

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My Annual Review 2024

2024 was full of activity, both personal and professional. Family first. The highlight has always been meeting with our families, especially the grandchildren. Geo and Nava, our Seattle grandchildren (Shie and Leigh’s), are into sports and art. Geo is a soccer superstar who plays on multiple teams with older kids and has infinite energy and

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Learning About and Enjoying India’s Natural Resources

I enjoyed my recent visit to New Delhi and Jarfour in India so much that I was excited to accept an invitation to the third Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi in October 2024. I attended all three days of the Conclave and then visited Kerala in Southern India with my guide and friend Gajendra Nathgubey (+91

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Climate-Smart Circular Bioeconomy an integrated Approach for a Polarized world

David Zilberman, Gal Hochman, Madhu Khanna, Bruno Basso The world continues to confront the challenges of mitigating and adapting to climate change, improving food security, protecting soil and water quality, and preserving biodiversity. Several strategies have been introduced to address these challenges, including climate-smart agriculture, circularity, and the bioeconomy. Climate-smart agriculture promotes practices that adapt

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Climate Smart Circular Bioeconomy – A Major Research Theme in Berkeley

The 21st century has seen a surge in concern regarding climate change, biodiversity degradation, and environmental pollution. This urgent need for action is coupled with a continuing imperative to increase food security and rural development. Various stakeholders’ relative importance to these concerns varies, and the development of integrated efforts gave rise to important concepts. One is

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Integrating Technology and Policy To Tackle Climate Change Under the Italian Sun

The Conference Party

Our bioeconomy consortium (ICABR) returned to Ravello after five years of pandemic and meetings in Bologna and Argentina. Ravello is as charming as ever. I still enjoy climbing the steps and taking in the view, but I do it slower. Both the regulars and some new faces participated in this glorious meeting. There was a

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On Temples, Gurus, and Holy Cows – Impressions of a Modernizing India

As a young person, I viewed India as an exotic country headed by Gandhi and Nehru, with a heroic fight for freedom, the largest democracy with a rich past and much poverty. Over the years, I have gained much respect for India and its people- some of my best collaborators and friends are Indians. Over

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