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• Food Security
• Climate Change
• Climate Change Mitigation
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J.C.M. van Meijl is a Professor at Wageningen University & Research, affiliated with the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Policy. As a Business Developer for Sustainable and Innovative Value Chains, they focus on integrating economic modeling with sustainability policy. Active in climate-economic modeling and bioeconomy research Key contributor to EU policy frameworks and circular economy analysis Research Interests span Food Security , Climate Change Mitigation , Land Use Dynamics , and Sustainable Investment Strategies . Their work bridges macroeconomic models with environmental impact assessments, emphasizing decoupling economic growth from resource depletion. Recent Publications (2024-2025) analyze European green bonds , bioeconomy frameworks , and post-growth agricultural economics , reflecting trends in climate policy, waste management, and global food systems. These works employ CGE modeling and multi-model ensembles . Projects include leading initiatives like ForestNavigator and BRIGHTSPACE , addressing EU climate neutrality and agricultural sustainability. They actively engage in policy advisory and international collaborations .

• Agricultural Economics
• Climate Change Impacts
• Food Security
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Ernesto Valenzuela is a Senior Lecturer in Agricultural Economics at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. He holds a PhD from Purdue University (2004), an MSc from Southern Illinois University (2000), and a BSc in Aquaculture from Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, Ecuador (1995). His research focuses on climate change impacts, food security, agricultural markets, and international trade, with over 90 scholarly outputs and significant citations (h-index 21, i-index 36). He has collaborated with organizations like the World Bank, CSIRO, and GTAP, and contributed to policy analysis through CGE modeling. His recent work includes studies on hempcrete technology for sustainable housing and regional development in Australia. **Education:** PhD, Agricultural Economics, Purdue University, 2001–2004 MSc, Agricultural Economics, Southern Illinois University, 1998–2000 BSc (Aquicultor), Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, 1991–1995 **Research Interests:** Climate change economics, food security, agricultural trade policies, regional development, natural resource management, and applied macroeconomic analysis. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing global challenges through empirical research and policy recommendations. **Grants & Collaborations:** Consultancies and projects with Agrifutures, CSIRO, World Bank, UNCTAD, and GTAP. His research often involves multidisciplinary teams and industry partnerships, such as analyzing hemp’s potential for multi-industry growth in Gippsland. **Awards & Recognition:** Recognized in top 10% globally in agricultural economics (IDEAS/RePEc, 2023) and top 8% in distinct works (2024). His publications appear in journals like the American Journal of Agricultural Economics and the World Bank Economic Review. **Key Themes in Articles:** Recent work emphasizes blockchain adoption in grain trade, climate impacts on investment flows, and global agricultural policy distortions. Earlier contributions include studies on wine tax reforms in Australia and the economic effects of trade liberalization.

Bart van den BoomView profile

Researcher

• Food Security
• Nutrition
• Poverty Reduction
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Bart van den Boom is a Researcher in the Department of Economics at the School of Business and Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He is also a Visiting Fellow at the Amsterdam Centre for World Food Studies, focusing on interdisciplinary research linking food security, nutrition, and poverty reduction. MSc in Econometrics, Tilburg University (1986) His research expertise lies in the food security-nutrition-poverty nexus , with a focus on developing countries in Africa (Ghana, Mozambique) and Asia (China, Indonesia). He utilizes advanced applied general equilibrium (CGE/AGE) models for policy simulations, particularly in analyzing the North-South divide , foreign direct investment (FDI), external debt risks, and European Union aid policies. His work extends to capacity building through training programs on free trade agreements, spatial poverty assessment, and commodity markets, delivered to governmental bodies in Indonesia and Mozambique. The person's recent publications highlight interdisciplinary trends across development economics , public health , and geospatial modeling . Key themes include policy analysis in low-income economies, poverty dynamics using Markov chain approaches, and sustainable urban agriculture planning tools for West Africa. Collaborations span institutions in developing countries, emphasizing practical applications of economic models to real-world challenges. Extensive fieldwork in Ghana, Mozambique, China, and Indonesia Developed a CGE-social welfare model for Ghanaian policy simulations Coordinated training programs for Indonesian Ministry of Trade and Mozambican Ministry of Economics

• Agricultural Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Development Economics
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Martin Henseler is a Researcher at the Economic Research Laboratory (EDEHN) within the University of Le Havre. He specializes in agricultural economics, environmental economics, and development economics with a focus on policy impact analysis, regional agricultural modeling, and climate change effects. His work includes studies on water quality, greenhouse gas emissions, microplastic pollution, and the socio-economic impacts of crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Ph.D. in Agricultural Science from the University of Hohenheim Expertise in partial equilibrium and computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling Interdisciplinary projects on policy design for sustainable agriculture and environmental management Research highlights include analyzing the gendered impacts of global conflicts (e.g., Russia-Ukraine War on African economies), evaluating climate change adaptation strategies, and modeling microplastic pollution pathways in agricultural systems. He collaborates internationally, with publications in journals like the South African Journal of Economics , Environmental & Resource Economics , and Ecological Economics .

Nelson VilloriaView profile

Associate Professor

• International Trade
• Agricultural Policy Analysis
• Global Land Use
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Nelson B. Villoria is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University . His research focuses on the intersections of international trade, development, and environmental sustainability, particularly addressing climate impacts on global agricultural systems and land-use policy. He holds a B.S. in Agronomist from Universidad Central de Venezuela (1995), M.S. in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University (2000), and Ph.D. from Purdue University (2009). Major research areas include climate-driven cropland changes, trade frictions and food price stability, and policies to mitigate deforestation. His work emphasizes spatially explicit data analysis, leveraging tools like GTAPShape and FlexAgg2.0 for geospatial modeling. Recent studies explore how technological progress and trade policies influence global land-use patterns and food security. Publications highlight themes such as yield variability under climate change, land supply elasticity, and the leverage of trade agreements (e.g., EU policies on Brazilian deforestation). His contributions bridge theoretical frameworks with applied policy analysis, often using computable general equilibrium (CGE) models and geospatial data infrastructure. Villoria has held roles like Associate Director for Educational Outreach at Purdue’s Center for Global Trade Analysis. His research consistently addresses global sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary approaches, integrating economics, environmental science, and geospatial technologies.

Kirsten Boysen-UrbanView profile

Professor

• International Agricultural Trade
• Food Security
• Agricultural Policy Analysis
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Dr. Kirsten Boysen-Urban is an Interim Professor and Head of the Department of International Agricultural Trade and Food Security at the University of Hohenheim. She holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics (2015) from the same university, with prior M.Sc. degrees from the University of Kiel and Wageningen University. Her research focuses on the intersection of international trade, agricultural policies, and global food security, employing computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling to assess policy impacts. Education: Ph.D., Agricultural Economics, University of Hohenheim (2015) M.Sc., Agricultural Science (Agricultural Economics), University of Kiel (2007) M.Sc., Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, University of Kiel & Wageningen University (2008) Her research interests include the economic impacts of regional trade agreements, agricultural policy reforms (e.g., decoupled payments), and strategies to address obesity and undernutrition while promoting sustainability. She has led major projects like the EU-funded StEPPFoS initiative to strengthen evidence-based policy for sustainable food systems in Africa and contributed to analyses of the EU’s green investments and Ukraine war impacts on global agri-food markets. Her recent work emphasizes policy coherence, bioeconomy transitions, and climate resilience, with publications in journals like Ecological Economics and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews . Current Projects: Strengthening Evidence-Based Policy for Sustainable Food Systems (StEPPFoS, 2024–2027) Sino-German Research Training Group on Phosphate Resource Adaptation (AMAIZE-P) Grants & Funding: European Commission’s Horizon Europe, DFG, and multiple collaborations with institutions like FARA and Wageningen University.

• Climate Change Policy
• Energy Economics
• Environmental Policy Analysis
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Ian Sue Wing is a Professor in the Department of Earth & Environment at Boston University. His research focuses on the economic analysis of energy and environmental policy, with emphasis on climate change mitigation/adaptation strategies, computational general equilibrium (CGE) modeling, and regional economic impacts of natural disasters. He has advised federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Energy, EPA, and NSF, and contributed to major assessments like the IPCC AR5 and U.S. National Climate Assessment. Education: Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2001) His interdisciplinary work links CGE models with climate impact econometrics and engineering simulations to assess energy systems, agro-ecosystems, and disaster resilience. Recent grants include support from the California Energy Commission and DOE Office of Science. Teaching responsibilities include courses on environmental policy analysis (EE 545), resource economics (EE 460/660), and US environmental policy frameworks (EE 528). He maintains an active advisory role in federal climate research initiatives.

Ross McKitrickView profile

Professor

• Environmental Economics
• Climate Policy
• Econometric Methods in Climatology
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Dr. Ross McKitrick is a Professor of Economics at the University of Guelph, affiliated with the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics and the Department of Economics & Finance. He specializes in environmental economics, focusing on climate policy, econometric methods in climatology, and the social cost of carbon. His research has addressed topics such as climate model evaluation, state-contingent environmental policies, and the economic impacts of energy regulations. Education: BA (Economics, Queen's University), MA (UBC, 1990), PhD (UBC, 1996). Research Interests: Environmental policy design, climate change economics, energy policy analysis, and the integration of empirical data into climate models. Notable contributions include critiques of climate models, analysis of carbon tax implications, and studies on agricultural productivity under climate change. Publications: His work spans journals like Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Journal of Environmental Economics and Management . Recent articles emphasize methodological rigor in climate science and the economic feasibility of climate policies, including debates over the social cost of carbon. Awards: Co-recipient of the 2003 Donner Prize for Taken By Storm: The Troubled Science, Policy and Politics of Global Warming . His 2011 textbook Economic Analysis of Environmental Policy remains influential in the field. Grants & Engagement: Awarded a CIGI-INET grant (2013) for research on state-contingent climate policy. He has testified before Canadian and U.S. legislative committees and frequently engages with media and think tanks on climate policy debates. Policy Contributions: Advised on energy market reforms, critiqued Ontario's Green Energy Act, and analyzed the economic viability of net-zero targets. His recent Canada at a Crossroads series explores policy challenges in housing, taxation, and environmental governance.

• Climate Change
• Disaster Risk Management
• Environmental Sciences
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Jaroslav MYSIAK is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics (DEIS) at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on climate risk management, disaster resilience, and environmental policy, with particular emphasis on flood modeling, nature-based solutions, and decision support systems for sustainable resource management. He holds an academic appointment in the Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His teaching activities include advanced courses on climate risk modeling and assessment at the master's and doctoral levels. His key research contributions span climate adaptation pathways, flood damage assessment frameworks, and the integration of Bayesian networks for multi-sectoral risk analysis. MYSIAK has extensively engaged in developing policy-oriented tools such as the MULINO-DSS decision support system and the INFORM vulnerability framework. Recent work explores nature-based solutions for climate resilience and the governance mechanisms enabling their implementation. His publications demonstrate expertise in cross-disciplinary research, bridging hydrology, economics, and policy. Current research themes include: Climate services evaluation and socio-economic impact analysis Resilience assessment frameworks for coastal and urban areas Cost-benefit analysis of flood defense infrastructure Integration of machine learning in disaster risk reduction His work frequently addresses European and Mediterranean contexts, with studies on Adriatic coastal systems and Italian agricultural water management. MYSIAK's research has been applied in policy contexts including the EU's climate adaptation strategy and international disaster risk reduction frameworks.

Franziska SchünemannView profile

Assistant Professor

• Bioeconomy
• Agricultural Economics
• Climate Policy
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Franziska Schünemann is an Assistant Professor and head of the Chair of Bioeconomy at the Institute of Economics , University of Hohenheim, since April 2020. She operates within the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC and focuses on integrating economic and biophysical modeling for policy analysis. Education: University of Mannheim, University of Bergen (Norway), University of Göttingen, and University of Groningen (Netherlands). PhD in Agricultural Economics (2017) from University of Hohenheim with a dissertation titled "Economy-Wide Policy Modeling of the Food-Energy-Water Nexus in Malawi". Her research bridges the bioeconomy, climate policy, and sustainable development through computational modeling. She specializes in analyzing global and regional impacts of agricultural, energy, and environmental policies using computable general equilibrium (CGE) models and biophysical frameworks. Key themes include the Food-Energy-Water Nexus and Global Commons. She has been associated with international institutions like the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in Washington DC and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW). Her current projects include AP 41 – HNFVBauSys and collaborations within the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC.

• Monetary Policy
• Macroeconomics
• Inflation
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Timothy S. Fuerst is the William and Dorothy O'Neill Professor at the University of Notre Dame. His scholarly work primarily focuses on macroeconomic theory, monetary policy, and financial economics. With over 25 publications and significant citation impact, his research has contributed substantially to understanding the interactions between monetary policy, financial markets, and business cycles. Professor Fuerst's research interests center on monetary policy transmission mechanisms, particularly examining how interest rate policy affects inflation, output, and financial stability. His work frequently employs New Keynesian models to analyze policy effectiveness, especially during periods of low interest rates and zero lower bound constraints. He has made significant contributions to understanding the financial accelerator mechanism, contract indexation, and the relationship between credit policy and business cycles. His research often bridges theoretical macroeconomic models with practical policy implications for central banks. Analysis of Professor Fuerst's publication history reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of monetary policy and financial frictions. His early work examined fundamental relationships between oil prices, monetary policy, and the macroeconomy, while more recent research has addressed contemporary challenges such as the financial accelerator, term premium variability, and credit policy frameworks. A notable pattern in his work is the application of dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) modeling to evaluate policy counterfactuals and transmission mechanisms. Professor Fuerst has maintained a long-standing collaborative relationship with Charles T. Carlstrom of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, producing numerous influential papers together. He has also worked extensively with Matthias Paustian of the Bank of England, reflecting the international relevance of his research. While specific awards are not documented in the available information, his work demonstrates significant scholarly impact with multiple highly-cited publications in the field of monetary economics.

• Environmental Economics
• Public Economics
• Regional Economics
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Xavier Ponce Alifonso is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics , Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) , specializing in Public Economics and Environmental Economics . He holds a PhD in Economics from URV (2007) and focuses on the territorial distribution of water resources and sustainable policy strategies. Research Trends : His recent publications emphasize water policy sustainability , economic modeling , and environmental-economic interactions . Key methods include CGE analysis and input-output modeling . Teaching : He has taught courses such as Introduction to Microeconomics , Economic Doctrines , and Final Master's Project at URV since 2001, covering degrees in Business Administration, Economics, and Journalism. Projects : Xavier is a member of competitive R&D projects funded by MEYC-Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (2016–2019), Generalitat de Catalunya (2008), and URV (1994–1995), collaborating with researchers like Maria Llop and Agustí Segarra .

Chia Ngee ChoonView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Finance
• Health Economics
• Ageing
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Associate Professor Chia Ngee Choon is a joint faculty member at the National University of Singapore (NUS) , affiliated with the Department of Economics (primary) and the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health . His expertise spans Public Finance , Health Economics , and Ageing Policy . PhD, University of Western Ontario, 1991 MA, University of Western Ontario, 1985 BSocSc (Hons), NUS, 1983 Research interests focus on economic policy analysis for Singapore's social systems, including CPF adequacy, housing-pension linkages, and healthcare financing. He employs Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models and stochastic health state functions for policy simulation. Publications highlight collaborations with institutions like the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and ERIA, covering topics such as retirement savings adequacy, healthcare demand forecasting, and tax policy impacts. Articles from 1992-2018 emphasize public-private partnerships , ageing populations , and sustainable social policies . NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award (AY2011-12) NUS Faculty Excellent Teacher Award (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015) Administrative roles include Deputy Head (Teaching) in Economics and Co-Director of the Next Age Institute. He has consulted for the World Bank, IDRC, and CPF Board on retirement and healthcare financing.

Melanie AustenView profile

Professor

• Marine Ecology
• Blue Economy
• Natural Capital
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Melanie Austen is Professor of Ocean and Society and Director of the Centre for Systems Thinking: Ocean, Land and Society at the University of Plymouth. With over 20 years of experience in interdisciplinary marine research, she focuses on integrating natural, economic, and social sciences to advance sustainable ocean management. Key affiliations include the UK Government's Natural England and Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), where she contributes to national and international policy development. PhD in Marine Biology and Ecology Her research spans blue economy sectors (renewable energy, fisheries, aquaculture) and marine natural capital frameworks, emphasizing ecosystem service valuation and policy implications. Current projects include UKRI GCRF Blue Communities and NERC-funded SWEEP, both addressing sustainable coastal development. She leads the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Management of Marine Resources. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to marine plastic pollution, mangrove conservation, and energy-fisheries trade-offs. Her work connects ecological data with socio-economic analysis, supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals. Melanie advocates for systems thinking in marine management and promotes 'blue social prescriptions' linking ocean health to human wellbeing. Key policy roles with Natural England and JNCC Director of Centre for Systems Thinking Former Chief Scientific Advisor to Marine Management Organisation Melanie's research bridges marine science with public policy, focusing on UK and Southeast Asian coastal environments. She emphasizes stakeholder collaboration and evidence-based decision-making for sustainable marine resource use.

• Industrial Ecology
• Environmental Economics
• Sustainability Assessment
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Arne Geschke is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Science at The University of Sydney. His work focuses on understanding the environmental and social impacts of global trade through advanced multi-regional input-output (MRIO) analysis. Before academia, he worked in Germany’s car industry developing mathematical models for engine behavior, blending practical engineering expertise with academic research. Dr. Geschke holds an Industrial Mathematics degree from institutions in Hamburg, Germany, and Bath, UK. His research interests include industrial ecology, climate change mitigation, sustainability assessment, and the application of MRIO frameworks to evaluate embodied emissions and resource use across economies. He has contributed to major projects like the EORA global MRIO database and the PIOLab virtual laboratory initiative, advancing transparent and collaborative environmental accounting. Key grants include a 3TB RAM, 32-core server funded by the University of Sydney’s DVC Research (2014), and projects on harmonizing MRIO data and linking MRIO to computable general equilibrium (CGE) models. His recent work highlights consumption-based environmental footprints, such as healthcare’s biodiversity impact and food supply chain vulnerabilities under climate change. Recipient of research support from CSIRO and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Recognized in Clarivate’s 2023 Highly Cited Researchers list for impactful contributions. Dr. Geschke’s work bridges technical modeling and global sustainability challenges, emphasizing policy-relevant insights through innovative data integration. His labs and tools aim to democratize access to complex environmental-economic analyses, fostering international collaboration.