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Papers by Lamberto Lamberti
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), May 2, 2022
Economics of Agriculture, Oct 13, 2018
Development policies in agriculture have been very effective in addressing the problems of agricu... more Development policies in agriculture have been very effective in addressing the problems of agricultural productivity. However, this process caused a global growth in consumption of pesticides, inorganic fertilization components, animal feed-stuffs and heavy machinery. The transfer of technology, usually produced in developed countries, caused a depletion of natural resources and produced social and economic problems that, by neglecting the local knowledge and tradition together with applying not adaptive breeds and varieties, in fact, increased the problem of food insecurity worldwide. Nowadays, many evidences show that resource-conserving technologies and practices, incorporated into the framework of sustainable agriculture, can provide many benefits for farmers, even improved yields and productivity, with introducing only few, or no external inputs. There is a need for clear national strategy for agriculture and rural development with clearly defined points of sustainable agriculture. The role of research and extension services in implementation of such a strategy is irreplaceable. The present system of extension services has to be reformed in order to achieve the goals of sustainable agricultural development.
Journal of Food Science and Engineering, 2012
Sustainability of food systems and diets is not simply related to health concerns as it also invo... more Sustainability of food systems and diets is not simply related to health concerns as it also involves environmental impacts. In fact, diets are major players in biodiversity erosion, natural resources degradation, climate change, etc.. The paper aims at analysing the main environmental impacts of the Mediterranean food consumption patterns on land and water resources and biodiversity. It provides a review on water and land resources and biodiversity in the Mediterranean and an analysis of the livestock sector impacts on ecosystem services. The most recent FAO food consumption statistics and standard impact data from different sources (e.g., Water Footprint Network; Mekonnen & Hoekstra, 2010; Ewing et al., 2010) were used to calculate and discuss environmental impacts, i.e., water, carbon and ecological footprints. Mediterranean diets promote biodiversity use, conservation and sustainable natural resources management. They are more respectful of ecosystems and have lower environmental impacts than Northern Europe and American diets.
Lamberto Lamberti is CIHEAM Bari officer in the field of Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Develo... more Lamberto Lamberti is CIHEAM Bari officer in the field of Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development. His expertise includes livelihood analysis and strengthening, with experience on communities suffering of conflict and post conflict situations. He coordinated the survey team. Patrizia Pugliese is international officer and senior researcher at CIHEAM Bari, agro-economist, with research and cooperation experience in the fields of territorial integrated development, value chain collaboration, sustainable agriculture and women's economic empowerment with specific reference to Mediterranean contexts. Marie Reine Bteich is a senior researcher at CIHEAM Bari, agro-economist with research and cooperation experience in socioeconomic data management, agro-food value chain analysis and women's empowerment. She has mostly worked in Mediterranean countries. Cesare Zanasi is Associate Professor at Bologna University on Agriculture and Food Economics, with experience in international cooperation for development studies applied to the agro-food chains and sustainable rural development. Cosimo Rota, Research Fellow at Bologna University, with expertise in international research projects and business advising, in particular in the field of agri-food economics. His main topics are market research, data insight and analytics, rural development and sustainability.
Proceedings of the Nutrition Society
The Mediterranean dietary patterns comply better with recommended nutrient and micronutrient inta... more The Mediterranean dietary patterns comply better with recommended nutrient and micronutrient intakes. The Mediterranean diet (MD) was associated with reduced mortality and lower risk for metabolic chronic diseases. It has also low ecological, carbon and water footprints due to its high share of plant-based foods. In fact, the share of plant-based dietary energy is higher in the Mediterranean than in Northern Europe. The Mediterranean hotspot is a major centre of plant and crop diversity. Mediterranean people gather and consume about 2300 plant species. This review paper aims at highlighting the nutrition–health benefits of the MD and analysing the main environmental impacts of the Mediterranean food consumption patterns. There is a growing body of scientific evidence that the MD has significant health–nutrition benefits and low environmental footprints, so there is urgent need to reverse the ongoing erosion of the MD heritage and to promote it as a sustainable diets model.
The Johannesburg Plan of Implementation of the World Summit on Sustainable Development in 2002 ca... more The Johannesburg Plan of Implementation of the World Summit on Sustainable Development in 2002 calls upon taking action to change unsustainable consumption and production patterns. Consumption is a primary driving force of environmental degradation. Food systems and diets are major players in biodiversity erosion, natural resources and ecosystems degradation, climate change, etc. The aim of this work is to analyse the ecological, carbon and water footprints of the Mediterranean food consumption patterns. Standard impact data from different sources (e.g. Water Footprint Network; Barilla Centre; Mekonnen & Hoekstra, 2010; Ewing et al., 2010) were used to calculate and discuss environmental impacts. In general, the ecological deficit in the Mediterranean increased in the period 1961-2007 since the ecological footprint (EF) per capita increased (+47.4%) while the biocapacity decreased (-36.4%). The EF of consumption is generally higher than the EF of production. Furthermore, the carbon footprint alone is generally higher than the biocapacity. Cropland EF is the higher in Mediterranean countries. Some differences in terms of environmental impacts were observed between North Africa, Middle East, the Balkans and the North Mediterranean. Northern Mediterranean countries have a higher water footprint of consumption (2279 m 3 /year/capita) compared to the Balkans (1708), North Africa and Middle East (1656). Almost 65% of water in the Mediterranean is used in irrigation. Food consumption has significant impacts on the limited and scarce Mediterranean natural resources therefore the traditional Mediterranean diet should be safeguarded and promoted as a model of sustainable diets and consumption should become central in sustainable development policies.
Annuels, May 1, 2012
When one considers the exhaustion of fossil energy reserves, limited soil capacities, the degrada... more When one considers the exhaustion of fossil energy reserves, limited soil capacities, the degradation of ecosystems, climate change and global warming, unbalanced diets, and population increase, the current food system cannot be regarded as sustainable. Action to implement a strategy that promotes the concept of sustainable diets is thus a matter of urgency. Diets are a significant factor in a number of critical sustainability issues such as climate change, public health, social inequalities, biodiversity, the use of energy, land and water, and so on (Reddy et al., 2009). 188 MEDITERRA 2012 Table 2-Countries and geographical areas Geographical areas Countries
When one considers the exhaustion of fossil energy reserves, limited soil capacities, the degrada... more When one considers the exhaustion of fossil energy reserves, limited soil capacities, the degradation of ecosystems, climate change and global warming, unbalanced diets, and population increase, the current food system cannot be regarded as sustainable. Action to implement a strategy that promotes the concept of sustainable diets is thus a matter of urgency. Diets are a significant factor in a number of critical sustainability issues such as climate change, public health, social inequalities, biodiversity, the use of energy, land and water, and so on (Reddy et al., 2009). 188 MEDITERRA 2012 Table 2-Countries and geographical areas Geographical areas Countries
The current food system cannot be considered sustainable and it is necessary to act urgently to p... more The current food system cannot be considered sustainable and it is necessary to act urgently to promote sustainable diets in the Mediterranean. Sustainability of food systems and diets is not simply related to health concerns as it also involves environmental impacts. Diets are a significant factor in a number of critical sustainability issues such as climate change; public health; social inequality; biodiversity; energy, land and water use; etc. In order to be considered sustainable, Mediterranean diets should, among others, have a low impact on the environment; be protective and respectful to biodiversity and ecosystems; and optimise natural resources use. The environmental impact of food consumption can be addressed using the footprint concept: the Ecological Footprint (EF), the Carbon Footprint (CF) and the Water Footprint (WF). What kind of food is consumed and how much, as well as how that food has been produced, transported, processed, distributed, etc. determine the environm...
Smallholders play a very important role in sustainable agricultural and rural development process... more Smallholders play a very important role in sustainable agricultural and rural development processes, as they manage natural resources, produce goods and provide services. This is strongly related to the capacity of smallholders to develop and/or adopt technical and social innovations. The objective of this paper is to highlight the contribution of smallholders in sustainable agriculture processes through development and use of innovative technologies and collective management systems, and to understand roles of external actors and policies. Field research activity carried out during February-May 2010 allowed the identification of many smallholder technical and social innovations in 13 countries (Albania, Montenegro, Serbia, Macedonia - FYROM, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Tunisia, Egypt, Syria, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan and Senegal) and 19 of them have been thoroughly analysed using rapid and participatory appraisal methods. Research results were reviewed, analysed and discussed in t...
Sustainability of food systems and diets-some of the major players in biodiversity erosion, natur... more Sustainability of food systems and diets-some of the major players in biodiversity erosion, natural resources degradation, climate change, etc.-is not simply related to health concerns but it also involves environmental impacts. Sustainability of food production and consumption systems should be improved by promoting diets that are respectful of ecosystems and have lower environmental impacts.
ABSTRACT The Johannesburg Plan of Implementation of the World Summit on Sustainable Development i... more ABSTRACT The Johannesburg Plan of Implementation of the World Summit on Sustainable Development in 2002 calls upon taking action to change unsustainable consumption and production patterns. Consumption is a primary driving force of environmental degradation. Food systems and diets are major players in biodiversity erosion, natural resources and ecosystems degradation, climate change, etc. The aim of this work is to analyse the ecological, carbon and water footprints of the Mediterranean food consumption patterns. Standard impact data from different sources (e.g. Water Footprint Network; Barilla Centre; Mekonnen & Hoekstra, 2010; Ewing et al., 2010) were used to calculate and discuss environmental impacts. In general, the ecological deficit in the Mediterranean increased in the period 1961-2007 since the ecological footprint (EF) per capita increased (+47.4%) while the biocapacity decreased (-36.4%). The EF of consumption is generally higher than the EF of production. Furthermore, the carbon footprint alone is generally higher than the biocapacity. Cropland EF is the higher in Mediterranean countries. Some differences in terms of environmental impacts were observed between North Africa, Middle East, the Balkans and the North Mediterranean. Northern Mediterranean countries have a higher water footprint of consumption (2279 m3/year/capita) compared to the Balkans (1708), North Africa and Middle East (1656). Almost 65% of water in the Mediterranean is used in irrigation. Food consumption has significant impacts on the limited and scarce Mediterranean natural resources therefore the traditional Mediterranean diet should be safeguarded and promoted as a model of sustainable diets and consumption should become central in sustainable development policies.
Sustainability of food systems and diets – some of the major players in biodiversity erosion, nat... more Sustainability of food systems and diets – some of the major players in biodiversity erosion, natural resources degradation, climate change, etc. - is not simply related to health concerns but it also involves environmental impacts. Sustainability of food production and consumption systems should be improved by promoting diets that are respectful of ecosystems and have lower environmental impacts. This paper aims at analysing the main environmental impacts of the Mediterranean food consumption patterns on land and water resources and biodiversity. It provides a review on water and land resources and biodiversity in the Mediterranean and a detailed analysis of the livestock sector impacts on ecosystem services. The most recent FAO food consumption statistics and standard impact data from different sources (e.g. Water Footprint Network; Barilla Centre; Mekonnen & Hoekstra, 2010) were used to calculate and discuss environmental impacts, i.e. water, carbon and ecological footprints. The...
Sustainable agricultural and rural development requires active local communities participation vi... more Sustainable agricultural and rural development requires active local communities participation via effective local rural institutions. Institutions can be defined as complexes of norms and behaviours that persist over time by serving some socially valued purposes, while organizations are structures of recognised and accepted roles. In this paper the concern is with local groups and institutions (LGIs) that have an organisational basis. The range of local institutions goes from the public (local administration and government) to the participatory (voluntary organizations and cooperatives) and the private (not-for-profit service organisations and private businesses) sectors. The importance of local institutions and organizations is emphasised by different authors as they provide a basis for collective actions, build consensus and undertake coordinated management activities1 thus promoting community access to knowledge, information, services and markets. LGIs are a key social capital a...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), May 2, 2022
Economics of Agriculture, Oct 13, 2018
Development policies in agriculture have been very effective in addressing the problems of agricu... more Development policies in agriculture have been very effective in addressing the problems of agricultural productivity. However, this process caused a global growth in consumption of pesticides, inorganic fertilization components, animal feed-stuffs and heavy machinery. The transfer of technology, usually produced in developed countries, caused a depletion of natural resources and produced social and economic problems that, by neglecting the local knowledge and tradition together with applying not adaptive breeds and varieties, in fact, increased the problem of food insecurity worldwide. Nowadays, many evidences show that resource-conserving technologies and practices, incorporated into the framework of sustainable agriculture, can provide many benefits for farmers, even improved yields and productivity, with introducing only few, or no external inputs. There is a need for clear national strategy for agriculture and rural development with clearly defined points of sustainable agriculture. The role of research and extension services in implementation of such a strategy is irreplaceable. The present system of extension services has to be reformed in order to achieve the goals of sustainable agricultural development.
Journal of Food Science and Engineering, 2012
Sustainability of food systems and diets is not simply related to health concerns as it also invo... more Sustainability of food systems and diets is not simply related to health concerns as it also involves environmental impacts. In fact, diets are major players in biodiversity erosion, natural resources degradation, climate change, etc.. The paper aims at analysing the main environmental impacts of the Mediterranean food consumption patterns on land and water resources and biodiversity. It provides a review on water and land resources and biodiversity in the Mediterranean and an analysis of the livestock sector impacts on ecosystem services. The most recent FAO food consumption statistics and standard impact data from different sources (e.g., Water Footprint Network; Mekonnen & Hoekstra, 2010; Ewing et al., 2010) were used to calculate and discuss environmental impacts, i.e., water, carbon and ecological footprints. Mediterranean diets promote biodiversity use, conservation and sustainable natural resources management. They are more respectful of ecosystems and have lower environmental impacts than Northern Europe and American diets.
Lamberto Lamberti is CIHEAM Bari officer in the field of Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Develo... more Lamberto Lamberti is CIHEAM Bari officer in the field of Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development. His expertise includes livelihood analysis and strengthening, with experience on communities suffering of conflict and post conflict situations. He coordinated the survey team. Patrizia Pugliese is international officer and senior researcher at CIHEAM Bari, agro-economist, with research and cooperation experience in the fields of territorial integrated development, value chain collaboration, sustainable agriculture and women's economic empowerment with specific reference to Mediterranean contexts. Marie Reine Bteich is a senior researcher at CIHEAM Bari, agro-economist with research and cooperation experience in socioeconomic data management, agro-food value chain analysis and women's empowerment. She has mostly worked in Mediterranean countries. Cesare Zanasi is Associate Professor at Bologna University on Agriculture and Food Economics, with experience in international cooperation for development studies applied to the agro-food chains and sustainable rural development. Cosimo Rota, Research Fellow at Bologna University, with expertise in international research projects and business advising, in particular in the field of agri-food economics. His main topics are market research, data insight and analytics, rural development and sustainability.
Proceedings of the Nutrition Society
The Mediterranean dietary patterns comply better with recommended nutrient and micronutrient inta... more The Mediterranean dietary patterns comply better with recommended nutrient and micronutrient intakes. The Mediterranean diet (MD) was associated with reduced mortality and lower risk for metabolic chronic diseases. It has also low ecological, carbon and water footprints due to its high share of plant-based foods. In fact, the share of plant-based dietary energy is higher in the Mediterranean than in Northern Europe. The Mediterranean hotspot is a major centre of plant and crop diversity. Mediterranean people gather and consume about 2300 plant species. This review paper aims at highlighting the nutrition–health benefits of the MD and analysing the main environmental impacts of the Mediterranean food consumption patterns. There is a growing body of scientific evidence that the MD has significant health–nutrition benefits and low environmental footprints, so there is urgent need to reverse the ongoing erosion of the MD heritage and to promote it as a sustainable diets model.
The Johannesburg Plan of Implementation of the World Summit on Sustainable Development in 2002 ca... more The Johannesburg Plan of Implementation of the World Summit on Sustainable Development in 2002 calls upon taking action to change unsustainable consumption and production patterns. Consumption is a primary driving force of environmental degradation. Food systems and diets are major players in biodiversity erosion, natural resources and ecosystems degradation, climate change, etc. The aim of this work is to analyse the ecological, carbon and water footprints of the Mediterranean food consumption patterns. Standard impact data from different sources (e.g. Water Footprint Network; Barilla Centre; Mekonnen & Hoekstra, 2010; Ewing et al., 2010) were used to calculate and discuss environmental impacts. In general, the ecological deficit in the Mediterranean increased in the period 1961-2007 since the ecological footprint (EF) per capita increased (+47.4%) while the biocapacity decreased (-36.4%). The EF of consumption is generally higher than the EF of production. Furthermore, the carbon footprint alone is generally higher than the biocapacity. Cropland EF is the higher in Mediterranean countries. Some differences in terms of environmental impacts were observed between North Africa, Middle East, the Balkans and the North Mediterranean. Northern Mediterranean countries have a higher water footprint of consumption (2279 m 3 /year/capita) compared to the Balkans (1708), North Africa and Middle East (1656). Almost 65% of water in the Mediterranean is used in irrigation. Food consumption has significant impacts on the limited and scarce Mediterranean natural resources therefore the traditional Mediterranean diet should be safeguarded and promoted as a model of sustainable diets and consumption should become central in sustainable development policies.
Annuels, May 1, 2012
When one considers the exhaustion of fossil energy reserves, limited soil capacities, the degrada... more When one considers the exhaustion of fossil energy reserves, limited soil capacities, the degradation of ecosystems, climate change and global warming, unbalanced diets, and population increase, the current food system cannot be regarded as sustainable. Action to implement a strategy that promotes the concept of sustainable diets is thus a matter of urgency. Diets are a significant factor in a number of critical sustainability issues such as climate change, public health, social inequalities, biodiversity, the use of energy, land and water, and so on (Reddy et al., 2009). 188 MEDITERRA 2012 Table 2-Countries and geographical areas Geographical areas Countries
When one considers the exhaustion of fossil energy reserves, limited soil capacities, the degrada... more When one considers the exhaustion of fossil energy reserves, limited soil capacities, the degradation of ecosystems, climate change and global warming, unbalanced diets, and population increase, the current food system cannot be regarded as sustainable. Action to implement a strategy that promotes the concept of sustainable diets is thus a matter of urgency. Diets are a significant factor in a number of critical sustainability issues such as climate change, public health, social inequalities, biodiversity, the use of energy, land and water, and so on (Reddy et al., 2009). 188 MEDITERRA 2012 Table 2-Countries and geographical areas Geographical areas Countries
The current food system cannot be considered sustainable and it is necessary to act urgently to p... more The current food system cannot be considered sustainable and it is necessary to act urgently to promote sustainable diets in the Mediterranean. Sustainability of food systems and diets is not simply related to health concerns as it also involves environmental impacts. Diets are a significant factor in a number of critical sustainability issues such as climate change; public health; social inequality; biodiversity; energy, land and water use; etc. In order to be considered sustainable, Mediterranean diets should, among others, have a low impact on the environment; be protective and respectful to biodiversity and ecosystems; and optimise natural resources use. The environmental impact of food consumption can be addressed using the footprint concept: the Ecological Footprint (EF), the Carbon Footprint (CF) and the Water Footprint (WF). What kind of food is consumed and how much, as well as how that food has been produced, transported, processed, distributed, etc. determine the environm...
Smallholders play a very important role in sustainable agricultural and rural development process... more Smallholders play a very important role in sustainable agricultural and rural development processes, as they manage natural resources, produce goods and provide services. This is strongly related to the capacity of smallholders to develop and/or adopt technical and social innovations. The objective of this paper is to highlight the contribution of smallholders in sustainable agriculture processes through development and use of innovative technologies and collective management systems, and to understand roles of external actors and policies. Field research activity carried out during February-May 2010 allowed the identification of many smallholder technical and social innovations in 13 countries (Albania, Montenegro, Serbia, Macedonia - FYROM, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Tunisia, Egypt, Syria, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan and Senegal) and 19 of them have been thoroughly analysed using rapid and participatory appraisal methods. Research results were reviewed, analysed and discussed in t...
Sustainability of food systems and diets-some of the major players in biodiversity erosion, natur... more Sustainability of food systems and diets-some of the major players in biodiversity erosion, natural resources degradation, climate change, etc.-is not simply related to health concerns but it also involves environmental impacts. Sustainability of food production and consumption systems should be improved by promoting diets that are respectful of ecosystems and have lower environmental impacts.
ABSTRACT The Johannesburg Plan of Implementation of the World Summit on Sustainable Development i... more ABSTRACT The Johannesburg Plan of Implementation of the World Summit on Sustainable Development in 2002 calls upon taking action to change unsustainable consumption and production patterns. Consumption is a primary driving force of environmental degradation. Food systems and diets are major players in biodiversity erosion, natural resources and ecosystems degradation, climate change, etc. The aim of this work is to analyse the ecological, carbon and water footprints of the Mediterranean food consumption patterns. Standard impact data from different sources (e.g. Water Footprint Network; Barilla Centre; Mekonnen & Hoekstra, 2010; Ewing et al., 2010) were used to calculate and discuss environmental impacts. In general, the ecological deficit in the Mediterranean increased in the period 1961-2007 since the ecological footprint (EF) per capita increased (+47.4%) while the biocapacity decreased (-36.4%). The EF of consumption is generally higher than the EF of production. Furthermore, the carbon footprint alone is generally higher than the biocapacity. Cropland EF is the higher in Mediterranean countries. Some differences in terms of environmental impacts were observed between North Africa, Middle East, the Balkans and the North Mediterranean. Northern Mediterranean countries have a higher water footprint of consumption (2279 m3/year/capita) compared to the Balkans (1708), North Africa and Middle East (1656). Almost 65% of water in the Mediterranean is used in irrigation. Food consumption has significant impacts on the limited and scarce Mediterranean natural resources therefore the traditional Mediterranean diet should be safeguarded and promoted as a model of sustainable diets and consumption should become central in sustainable development policies.
Sustainability of food systems and diets – some of the major players in biodiversity erosion, nat... more Sustainability of food systems and diets – some of the major players in biodiversity erosion, natural resources degradation, climate change, etc. - is not simply related to health concerns but it also involves environmental impacts. Sustainability of food production and consumption systems should be improved by promoting diets that are respectful of ecosystems and have lower environmental impacts. This paper aims at analysing the main environmental impacts of the Mediterranean food consumption patterns on land and water resources and biodiversity. It provides a review on water and land resources and biodiversity in the Mediterranean and a detailed analysis of the livestock sector impacts on ecosystem services. The most recent FAO food consumption statistics and standard impact data from different sources (e.g. Water Footprint Network; Barilla Centre; Mekonnen & Hoekstra, 2010) were used to calculate and discuss environmental impacts, i.e. water, carbon and ecological footprints. The...
Sustainable agricultural and rural development requires active local communities participation vi... more Sustainable agricultural and rural development requires active local communities participation via effective local rural institutions. Institutions can be defined as complexes of norms and behaviours that persist over time by serving some socially valued purposes, while organizations are structures of recognised and accepted roles. In this paper the concern is with local groups and institutions (LGIs) that have an organisational basis. The range of local institutions goes from the public (local administration and government) to the participatory (voluntary organizations and cooperatives) and the private (not-for-profit service organisations and private businesses) sectors. The importance of local institutions and organizations is emphasised by different authors as they provide a basis for collective actions, build consensus and undertake coordinated management activities1 thus promoting community access to knowledge, information, services and markets. LGIs are a key social capital a...