Walter Palmieri

Walter Palmieri is a Senior Researcher at the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) since 1994, affiliated with the Institute for Studies on Mediterranean Societies in Naples. He holds a degree in Economics and Commerce (1988) and specializes in historical studies of pre-unification Southern Italy, with focuses on territorial management, agricultural landscapes, economic associations (e.g., Bourbon-era Economic Societies), and environmental issues like deforestation and hydrogeological instability. His research also addresses 19th-century political and economic debates, including disaster management and resource policies.

Notable achievements include the 1994 Nuovo Mezzogiorno Prize (Alcide De Gasperi) for his work on Southern Italy's history. He contributes to journals like Meridiana and serves on editorial boards for Global Environment and I frutti di Demetra. His publications span over three decades, analyzing topics such as forest legislation, landslides, and socioeconomic policies in Southern Italy.

• Education: Degree in Economics and Commerce (full marks, 1988)
• Awards: Nuovo Mezzogiorno 1994 Prize (ex aequo with Prof. S. Zoppi and Mons. A. Riboldi)
• Key Research Themes: Pre-unitary Southern Italy, environmental history, disaster studies, Bourbon-era institutions

His work bridges historical analysis with environmental and political contexts, often examining how governance and natural disasters shaped regional development. Collaborations include co-editing volumes on soil protection and disaster history, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship.