Fabio Santeramo

Fabio Santeramo serves as a Marie Curie Fellow at the Global Governance Programme within the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute (EUI). His research critically examines the intersection of climate change, agricultural systems, and international trade dynamics, addressing the sector's dual role as both contributor to and victim of environmental degradation.

Dr. Santeramo's work focuses on agricultural economics, international trade policy, and climate adaptation strategies. He investigates how shifting climate patterns alter land use and productivity, influencing global trade flows and necessitating innovative policy frameworks. His research emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches integrating environmental economics, political science, and international relations to develop evidence-based solutions for sustainable food systems.

Recent publications reveal consistent themes in environmental trade measures, agri-food value chains, and climate-food security linkages. His work demonstrates how non-tariff barriers affect environmental protection, how trade services impact food dollar distribution, and how sanctions disrupt food security in vulnerable regions—highlighting urgent policy implications for global governance.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Marie Curie Fellowship from the European Commission

As a Marie Curie Fellow, Dr. Santeramo leads an independent research project analyzing climate-trade-agriculture interdependencies. His work within the Global Governance Programme fosters international collaboration on designing trade regimes that balance environmental efficiency, economic resilience, and equitable food access—particularly through his examination of how trade policies might incentivize relocation of production to environmentally favorable zones.

He actively contributes to the Schuman Centre's research ecosystem through initiatives like his February 2022 webinar on climate impacts on agricultural specialization, positioning him at the forefront of policy-relevant scholarship on sustainable global food systems.