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 […]
Learning About and Enjoying India’s Natural Resources Read More »
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
Climate-Smart Circular Bioeconomy an integrated Approach for a Polarized world Read More »
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
Climate Smart Circular Bioeconomy – A Major Research Theme in Berkeley Read More »
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
Integrating Technology and Policy To Tackle Climate Change Under the Italian Sun Read More »
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
On Temples, Gurus, and Holy Cows – Impressions of a Modernizing India Read More »
The year 2023 had a promising start. Gradually, we’ve removed the COVID-19 restrictions from the pandemic. We had a lot of rain in Berkeley, but no fires, ending the drought, and even the inflation rate declined. Yet, tragic events occurred toward the end of the year, and we are left to hope for the better.
My Annual Review 2023 Read More »
Students, friends, and colleagues have asked me about the war in Gaza. While none of my family members were hurt – people I know have been victims of the terrible attack of Hamas on October 7th. I am in a dark cloud of sorrow and helplessness. The loss of lives and the death and destruction
On Broken Dreams and The Need for Sanity in The Holyland Read More »
Last week, the first week of November 2023, I attended the 2023 World Laureate Association (WLA) meeting in Shanghai. This was the group’s first live meeting after the pandemic, and as usual, it was enjoyable and educational[1]. I enjoyed this meeting as an economist as I got exposed to the frontiers of science, where leading scholars thoroughly
The Strength of Science and the Vulnerability of Humanity Read More »
My family came from Vilnius – migrating to Israel 200 years ago and settling in Jerusalem. I’ve been aware of Lithuania, a basketball powerhouse that beat the US at the recent World Championship. I have always been curious about the place and was very happy when invited to help organize and participate in a conference
Learning about struggle, hope, and pride visiting Vilnius Read More »
As the world is preparing for a big environmental summit in Copenhagen, knowing that an agreement is very unlikely, it’s become apparent how difficult it is to reach an environmental agreement that can stick and change the course of history. People that can bring about such agreement are really rare, and last week we lost
Tom Graff: A practical environmental visionary Read More »