nep-agr New Economics Papers
on Agricultural Economics
Issue of 2024‒10‒28
33 papers chosen by
Angelo Zago, Universitàà degli Studi di Verona
  1. Spatial Assessment of Sustainability in Indian Agriculture By Prem, Chand; Kumara TM, Kiran; Pal, Suresh; Naik, Kalu
  2. Promoting Development in Rural Africa through Water Management and Security By Rabi Mohtar
  3. Changes in Indian Agriculture: Household-level Evidence By Saxena, R.; Srivastava, S. K.; Balaji, S. J.; Jhajhria, A.; Khan, A.
  4. Livestock Farmers' Information Needs, Search Behaviours, and their Impact By Birthal, Pratap S.; Hazrana, Jaweriah; Saxena, Raka
  5. Farmer Producer Organizations in India: Challenges and Prospects By Nikam, V.; Veesam, H.; Kiran Kumara, T.M.; Chand, P.
  6. Diet transformations and changing food environments in the Sahel and West Africa By Jill Bouscarat; Philipp Heinrigs; Véronique Thériault; Alban Mas Aparisi; Amidou Assima
  7. The multi-faceted effects of green innovation in the crop & livestock sector in Greece: Evidence with the FABLE Calculator By Koundouri, Phoebe; Dellis, Konstantinos; Miziaki, Olympia
  8. The Effect of Climate Change on Herbaceous Biomass and Implications for Global Cattle Production By Vaiknoras, Kate; Kiker, Greg; Nkonya, Ephraim; Morgan, Savannah; Beckman, Jayson; Johnson, Michael E.; Ivanic, Maros
  9. Save the Farms: Nonlinear Impact of Climate Change on Banks' Agricultural Lending By Teng Liu
  10. Effect of climate finance on environmental quality: A global analysis By Tibi Didier Zoungrana; Aguima Aimé Bernard Lompo; Daouda Lawa Tan Toé
  11. Resumption of the planting of grapevine varieties in France, referred to as "disease-resistant" By Marc-Antoine Dolet; Caroline Paire; Foued Cheriet; Oliver Geffroy; Yves Y. Le Fur; Hervé Hannin; Alain Samsom; Soline Caillé; Sylvain Nougarède; Valérie Olivier-Salvagnac; Christian Chervin
  12. Recent Developments in Ad Hoc Assistance Programs for Agricultural Producers By Baldwin, Katherine; Turner, Dylan; Tsiboe, Francis
  13. Global insights on Sustainable Development Goal 14: Reviewing willingness-to-pay levels for marine ecosystem protection and conservation By George Halkos; Panagiotis Stavros Aslanidis; Angelos Plataniotis; Phoebe Koundouri
  14. History of breeding programmes for fungus resistant grape varieties in Europe, France and the Occitanie region By Caroline Paire; Marc-Antoine Dolet; Hervé Hannin; Alain Samsom; Valérie Olivier-Salvagnac; Christian Chervin; Oliver Geffroy; Foued Cheriet
  15. “El Niño” and “La Niña”: Revisiting the impact on food commodity prices and euro area consumer prices By Fructuoso Borrallo; Lucía Cuadro-Sáez; Corinna Ghirelli; Javier J. Pérez
  16. Africa faces depletion of its marine fisheries resources By Pierre Jacquemot
  17. Joint multifractality in the cross-correlations between grains \& oilseeds indices and external uncertainties By Ying-Hui Shao; Xing-Lu Gao; Yan-Hong Yang; Wei-Xing Zhou
  18. Understanding illegal dumping in Ontario: Drivers, barriers, and policy recommendations By Lakhan, Calvin
  19. Temperature Variability and Natural Disasters By Mohanty, Aatishya; Powdthavee, Nattavudh; Tang, CK; Oswald, Adrew J.
  20. Land Titles: A Missing Basic Elemental Of The Real Estate Market By Azwar Muhammad Aslam; Ahmed Waqar Qasim
  21. Evaluation 2 of "Biodiversity Risk" By Evaluator 2
  22. Think globally, act cooperatively: Progressing offshore mitigation for Aotearoa New Zealand By Catherine Leining; Sasha Maher; Hannah Kotula
  23. Estimation de la valeur des forêts : Eléments d’économie forestière By Jean-Philippe Terreaux
  24. Evaluation 1 of "Water Treatment and Child Mortality: A Meta-analysis and Cost-effectiveness Analysis" By Edoardo Masset; Hugh Sharma Waddington
  25. Temperature Variability and Natural Disasters By Aatishya Mohanty; Nattavudh Powdthavee; Cheng Keat Tang; Andrew J. Oswald
  26. Evaluation 2 of "Water Treatment and Child Mortality: A Meta-analysis and Cost-effectiveness Analysis" By Evaluator 2
  27. Quantile connectedness across BRICS and international grain futures markets: Insights from the Russia-Ukraine conflict By Yan-Hong Yang; Ying-Hui Shao; Wei-Xing Zhou
  28. Notes, labels, échelles… le casse-tête de l’étiquetage pour favoriser une alimentation durable By Béatrice Siadou-Martin; Fatiha Fort; Gilles Séré de Lanauze
  29. Transformation des régimes et environnements alimentaires au Sahel et en Afrique de l’Ouest By Jill Bouscarat; Philipp Heinrigs; Véronique Thériault; Alban Mas Aparisi; Amidou Assima
  30. A new multidimensional indicator to measure the agrifood sustainability By Andrea Mecca; Emanuele Giordano; Francesca Gagliardi
  31. Disability and climate change hot-spots in Senegal: considering risks and opportunities By Arlette Simo Fotso; Géraldine Duthé; Grace Kathryn
  32. Climate Change, Natural Resources and Geopolitics By Rabah Arezki
  33. Endogenous political cleavages and the economics of climate change By Marwil J. Dávila-Fernández; Christian Proaño; Serena Sordi
  1. By: Prem, Chand; Kumara TM, Kiran; Pal, Suresh; Naik, Kalu
    Abstract: Sustainable development of agriculture is essential to achieve the multiple goals of improving food and nutrition security, improving farmers’ income, and reducing poverty, especially in developing countries like India where agriculture is the main source of livelihood for millions of small-scale producers. Hence, understanding the dimensions and indicators of sustainability is important for targeting technologies and policies for ensuring inter-general equity in agriculture. Considering several dimensions and indicators related to soil health, water management, ecology, and socioeconomic conditions this study has constructed composite indices of agricultural sustainability for major states of India. These indices will aid policymakers to identify weak linkages in agricultural development at a spatial scale, and accordingly take corrective actions.
    Keywords: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Food Security and Poverty, Production Economics, Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies, Sustainability
    Date: 2024–01–01
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:icar24:344993
  2. By: Rabi Mohtar
    Abstract: The agricultural sector is responsible for 72% of global water withdrawals, and is the biggest employer of the world’s most vulnerable and poor populations. Still, close to 84% of smallholder farms in low- and middle-income economies are located in water-scarce regions, with less than one third of them having access to irrigation (UN, 2024). These small-scale farmers also bear the heavy weight of land degradation and climate crisis. It is estimated that food production will need to increase by 50% by 2050 to meet the requirements of the growing world population (FAO, 2020). The agriculture sector amounts to 35% of total African GDP, yet a mere 4% of total government expenditure went into this sector (Hodder and Migwala, 2023). It is imperative to increase system resilience by reducing water-energy-food interdependencies through improved multisectoral policies, technologies, and adapted management. With the impacts of climate-related extreme events and the vulnerability of rural populations, an integrated approach to water management is the only way to close the water gap. Moving forward towards achieving global sustainable goals, rural communities must be empowered to ensure that they are the drivers of the expected socio-economic development through water development and management. This policy brief explores sustainable development in Africa through investment in rural development as the foundation for economic growth and community development. It provides a case study exploring the interrelationships of the resource nexus in Morocco, and the need to promote water as a catalyst for development and for development of policy coherence with related sectors.
    Date: 2024–07
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ocp:ppaper:pb34-24
  3. By: Saxena, R.; Srivastava, S. K.; Balaji, S. J.; Jhajhria, A.; Khan, A.
    Abstract: A pre-requisite of inclusive economic growth is the faster growth in agriculture as it is a major source of livelihood for about 45% of the population. The current regime envisages meeting multiple goals of enhancing farmers’ income, improving resource-use efficiency and sustainability through effective institutional and policy support to adoption of improved technologies and agronomic practices. This policy paper examines the recent changes in Indian agriculture from several angles, including agrarian structure, cropping choices, investment patterns, and farmers’ income. Information is essential for enhancing productivity. The paper also discusses information needs of farmers, procurement of inputs, and disposal patterns of agricultural produce. I hope the evidence presented in this paper will help stakeholders to understand the transformation in agriculture, and accordingly provide feedback for reforming and redesigning of policies and programmes to meet the emerging challenges in agriculture.
    Keywords: Agricultural Finance, Consumer/Household Economics, Marketing
    Date: 2023–03–01
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:icar24:344970
  4. By: Birthal, Pratap S.; Hazrana, Jaweriah; Saxena, Raka
    Abstract: Since 2011-12, India’s livestock sector has experienced an unparalleled growth of about 8%, contributing more than 50% to agricultural growth. Given the concentration of livestock resources among smallholders, and the high-income elasticity of demand for animal-source foods, the faster growth in the livestock sector may contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of zero hunger, no poverty, and improved nutritional security. Nevertheless, there is apprehension regarding the sustainability of the recent growth in the livestock sector in the absence of appropriate policy and institutional support. The growth may come under a confluence of pressures, including scarcity of feeds, fodders and water, climate change, and poor delivery of livestock services and information. To an extent, these constraints can be lessened by the timely provision of the right kind of information on animal health, nutrition, breeding, and management, which, in turn, can improve animal productivity by about 15%, indicate findings of this study. Livestock extension in India remains underdeveloped to meet the diverse information needs of livestock farmers. Extension activities account for hardly 2% of the total spending on livestock sector. In this context, it is imperative to enhance the outreach of the public extension system, and strengthen institutional arrangements for the effective delivery of information and services, capitalizing on the existing cooperative network of dairy cooperatives and public-private partnership.
    Keywords: Livestock Production/Industries, Productivity Analysis
    Date: 2023–03–01
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:icar24:344985
  5. By: Nikam, V.; Veesam, H.; Kiran Kumara, T.M.; Chand, P.
    Abstract: Farmers’ collectives such as the FPOs that combine the spirit of cooperation and principles of business can significantly contribute to agricultural growth and rural development by improving the scale economies in the production and marketing of agricultural commodities, especially in agrarian economies dominated by smallholders. Farmers benefit from their association with FPOs in several ways — better and affordable access to technologies, inputs, information, services, finances and markets, higher price realization, less price risk, and reduction in transaction costs. Recognizing these benefits, the Government of India has increasingly focused on establishing and nurturing FPOs to strengthen backward and forward linkages of agriculture for the benefit of the smallholders who are a force to reckon with in Indian agriculture. Currently, there are more than 24000 FPOs registered under the Indian Companies Act, undertaking several agricultural activities, and 10, 000 more FPOs are to be nurtured by 2027-28 under the central sector scheme. However, our understanding of the performance of FPOs in terms of their socio-economic impacts, inclusiveness, governance and financial viability is limited. This paper, based on an extensive review of literature, synthesizes empirical evidence on the impacts of FPOs at the farm, market and society levels, identifies their weaknesses and strengths in terms of financial viability and governance, and assesses the institutional and policy requirements for making FPOs as a preferred vehicle for inclusive agricultural development. I congratulate the authors of this paper for their painstaking efforts in compiling and synthesizing information on different dimensions of FPOs and putting these succinctly in this paper. I hope the findings may serve as evidence-based feedback to policymakers and institutions promoting FPOs, and for FPOs themselves to take corrective measures to improve their outreach and performance.
    Keywords: Agribusiness
    Date: 2023–10–01
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:icar24:344991
  6. By: Jill Bouscarat; Philipp Heinrigs; Véronique Thériault; Alban Mas Aparisi; Amidou Assima
    Abstract: Over the past two decades, urban population growth and rising incomes in West Africa have increased demand for diverse, convenient, safe and nutritious foods, including processed products. At the same time, urbanisation is changing foods environments —the physical, economic, and informational contexts that influence consumer food choices—with expected implications for nutrition. This paper assesses the current understanding of diets and food environment transformations in the region. Findings indicate a shift towards more nutritious foods, as well as oils, sweets, and high-fat products, with dietary changes varying across income groups. Food environments are growing more complex, with numerous outlets offering diverse products, but with inconsistent proximity and affordability. The rapid pace of these changes emphasizes the need for better data systems to update our understanding of food consumption patterns in the region and to capture their growing complexity.
    JEL: I18 Q13 Q18 O55
    Date: 2024–10–16
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:oec:swacaa:45-en
  7. By: Koundouri, Phoebe; Dellis, Konstantinos; Miziaki, Olympia
    Abstract: The broad economic notion of Ecosystem Services (ES) refers to the benefits that humans derive, directly or indirectly, from ecosystem functions. ES are directly related with Water Resources Management (WRM), as any catchment’s degradation is in fact a degradation of ES, and the opposite. The concept initially had a pedagogical purpose, later it started being measured with economic methods, and has policy extensions, such as markets and payment schemes. ES’s valuation is an essential process for achieving environmental, economic and sustainability goals, The Total Economic Value (TEV) of ecosystems includes market values (priced) and mainly non-market values (not explicit in any market), hence the different valuation methods for their explicit valuation. This process involves also human preferences regarding the perception of the nature’s contribution to the economy, services, or production processes. ES concept and relevant policies have been criticised on the technical weaknesses of valuation methods, the description of the human behaviour, the interdisciplinary conflicts (e.g. ecological vs economic perception of value), and ethical aspects on the limits of the economic science, nature’s commodification, and the purpose of the policy extents. Since valuation affects the policies (markets and payment schemes), it is important to understand the way that humans decide and develop preferences under uncertainty. Those preferences are changing, our behaviour is unpredictable under deep uncertainty (i.e. unknown policies, impacts, unknown probabilistic events, and under climate change) particularly over longer-term important WRM decisions. Behavioural Economics attempt to understand human behavior and psychology, and in a way model our valuation system, under uncertainty. The purpose and use of concept must be based on solid principles, aiming to the development of policies that will improve our ecosystems and lives, achieved by scientific and stakeholder collaboration.
    Keywords: Agricultural Productivity, FABLE, Green Innovation, AFOLU, GHG Emissions
    JEL: Q14 Q16 Q18 Q19
    Date: 2024
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:121430
  8. By: Vaiknoras, Kate; Kiker, Greg; Nkonya, Ephraim; Morgan, Savannah; Beckman, Jayson; Johnson, Michael E.; Ivanic, Maros
    Abstract: Climate change may affect livestock production—particularly cattle—by changing the available herbaceous biomass (nonwoody plants such as grasses that are consumed by livestock) on rangelands. This report uses G-Range (a global, gridded rangeland model) to simulate the spatial and temporal effects of changes in temperature and rainfall as projected by a climate change scenario of high greenhouse gas concentration known as Representative Concentration Pathway 8.5. We find that, on average, global herbaceous biomass declines by 4 percent, with wide regional variation. Some regions experience increases in herbaceous biomass, particularly those with cooler climates where warmer temperatures may benefit plant growth, such as Northern Europe. Other regions may experience losses, such as West Africa, which more than offset gains elsewhere. This report also estimates how these changes may affect cattle production globally and by region. Rangeland beef and milk production could increase in some regions, particularly in North America, while falling in others, leading to negligible change on a global level for beef production and a 1-percent reduction in milk production. If herbaceous plants respond positively to higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, losses to herbaceous biomass would be mitigated, leading to a 12-percent gain in beef production and an 11-percent gain in milk production.
    Keywords: Climate Change, Dairy Farming, Livestock Production/Industries, Productivity Analysis, Research Methods/ Statistical Methods, Resource /Energy Economics and Policy
    Date: 2024–09
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:uersrr:347200
  9. By: Teng Liu
    Abstract: The agricultural sector is particularly susceptible to the impact of climate change. In this paper, I investigate how vulnerability to climate change affects U.S. farms' credit access, and demonstrates that such impact is unequally distributed across farms. I first construct a theoretical framework of bank lending to farms faced with climate risks, and the model helps discipline ensuing empirical analyses that use novel panel datasets at county and at bank levels. I find that higher exposure to climate change, measured by temperature anomaly, reduces bank lending to farms. Such impact is persistent, nonlinear, and heterogeneous. Small and medium farms almost always experience loss of loan access. In comparison, large farms see less severe credit contraction, and in some cases may even see improvement in funding. While small banks carry the burden of continuing to lend to small farms, their limited market share cannot compensate for the reduction of lending from medium and large banks. These results suggest that factors such as farm size and bank type can amplify the financial impact of climate change.
    Date: 2024–09
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2409.19463
  10. By: Tibi Didier Zoungrana (UTS - Université Thomas Sankara); Aguima Aimé Bernard Lompo (CERDI - Centre d'Études et de Recherches sur le Développement International - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - UCA - Université Clermont Auvergne); Daouda Lawa Tan Toé (UTS - Université Thomas Sankara)
    Abstract: Climate finance is an increasingly sought-after instrument for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by financing adaptation and mitigation measures. There is a global commitment to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly with regard to tackling climate change. The mobilization and use of climate finance could influence environmental quality. This paper focuses on analyzing the impact of climate finance on environmental quality in 111 countries worldwide over the period 2000-2019. This study uses the generalized method of moments (GMM) in panel data. The main results indicate a positive effect of climate finance on environmental quality, reflecting the theory of financial ecology. More specifically, climate finance targeting climate change mitigation measures has a significant effect on environmental quality. Member countries of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and private sector actors should implement strategies to monetize climate finance and invest heavily in mitigation and adaptation measures to improve environmental quality.
    Keywords: Climate finance, CO2 emissions, ecological footprint, GMM, World
    Date: 2024
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04691240
  11. By: Marc-Antoine Dolet (AGIR - AGroécologie, Innovations, teRritoires - Toulouse INP - Institut National Polytechnique (Toulouse) - UT - Université de Toulouse - INP - PURPAN - Ecole d'Ingénieurs de Purpan - Toulouse INP - Institut National Polytechnique (Toulouse) - UT - Université de Toulouse - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement); Caroline Paire (UMR MoISA - Montpellier Interdisciplinary center on Sustainable Agri-food systems (Social and nutritional sciences) - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - CIHEAM-IAMM - Centre International de Hautes Etudes Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier - CIHEAM - Centre International de Hautes Études Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement); Foued Cheriet (UMR MoISA - Montpellier Interdisciplinary center on Sustainable Agri-food systems (Social and nutritional sciences) - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - CIHEAM-IAMM - Centre International de Hautes Etudes Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier - CIHEAM - Centre International de Hautes Études Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement, IHEV Institut des hautes études de la vigne et du vin - Montpellier SupAgro - Institut national d’études supérieures agronomiques de Montpellier); Oliver Geffroy (PPGV - Physiologie, Pathologie et Génétique Végétales - INP - PURPAN - Ecole d'Ingénieurs de Purpan - Toulouse INP - Institut National Polytechnique (Toulouse) - UT - Université de Toulouse); Yves Y. Le Fur (CSGA - Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l'Alimentation [Dijon] - UB - Université de Bourgogne - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Dijon - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement); Hervé Hannin (UMR MoISA - Montpellier Interdisciplinary center on Sustainable Agri-food systems (Social and nutritional sciences) - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - CIHEAM-IAMM - Centre International de Hautes Etudes Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier - CIHEAM - Centre International de Hautes Études Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement, IHEV Institut des hautes études de la vigne et du vin - Montpellier SupAgro - Institut national d’études supérieures agronomiques de Montpellier); Alain Samsom (PECH ROUGE - Unité Expérimentale de Pech-Rouge - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement, SPO - Sciences Pour l'Oenologie - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement - UM - Université de Montpellier); Soline Caillé (SPO - Sciences Pour l'Oenologie - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement - UM - Université de Montpellier); Sylvain Nougarède (AGIR - AGroécologie, Innovations, teRritoires - Toulouse INP - Institut National Polytechnique (Toulouse) - UT - Université de Toulouse - INP - PURPAN - Ecole d'Ingénieurs de Purpan - Toulouse INP - Institut National Polytechnique (Toulouse) - UT - Université de Toulouse - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement); Valérie Olivier-Salvagnac (AGIR - AGroécologie, Innovations, teRritoires - Toulouse INP - Institut National Polytechnique (Toulouse) - UT - Université de Toulouse - INP - PURPAN - Ecole d'Ingénieurs de Purpan - Toulouse INP - Institut National Polytechnique (Toulouse) - UT - Université de Toulouse - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement); Christian Chervin (LRSV - Laboratoire de Recherche en Sciences Végétales - UT3 - Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier - UT - Université de Toulouse - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - Toulouse INP - Institut National Polytechnique (Toulouse) - UT - Université de Toulouse)
    Abstract: This article investigates the beginning of the adoption of a new generation of "resistant" grapevine varieties (RVs) in France, in a European context in which varietal innovation has become more and more dynamic over the last thirty years. Today, there is a growing interest in this plant material, because it constitutes a lever for adaptation to the combined impacts of climate change and fungal diseases in vineyards. Based on data from the French digital vineyard register (CVI: "casier viticole informatisé"), this paper provides RV maps of leading regions, as well as less involved ones, which show the implantation of these varieties.
    Keywords: grape variety, disease-resistant hybrid, wine
    Date: 2024–09–25
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04709331
  12. By: Baldwin, Katherine; Turner, Dylan; Tsiboe, Francis
    Abstract: Ad hoc assistance programs that specifically target agricultural producers are occasionally authorized to provide support in the event of natural disasters or unprecedented market conditions. Assistance delivered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through these programs grew substantially from 2017 to 2021 but then declined in 2022. This report provides an overview of developments in ad hoc assistance programs for agricultural producers implemented between 2017 and 2022, including the event that prompted each program, payment eligibility conditions and calculations, and other program design features as well as an analysis of trends in budgetary expenditures.
    Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy, Public Economics, Risk and Uncertainty
    Date: 2024–09
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:uersib:347201
  13. By: George Halkos; Panagiotis Stavros Aslanidis; Angelos Plataniotis; Phoebe Koundouri
    Abstract: Protection of marine ecosystems is vital for biodiversity conservation as it ensures the health of our oceans and seas, moreover it supports the livelihoods of millions who rely on them. Nevertheless, there are global issues that put at risk biodiversity levels, inter alia, climate change, invasive species, eutrophication, waste, and pollution. This study provides novel policy insights into Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 14 by reviewing and comparing willingness-to-pay (WTP) levels for marine ecosystem protection and conservation across different locations worldwide. The analysis covered 220 valuation studies conducted between 2000 and 2023, sourced from the Environmental Valuation Reference Inventory (EVRI) and Ecosystem Services Valuation Database (ESVD). WTP levels are presented from both national and sea/ocean perspectives, offering a holistic approach to understanding the non-market values of biodiversity and marine ecosystem protection. Socioeconomic parameters such as age, gender, education, and income were also analyzed, revealing their influence on individuals' WTP for marine conservation initiatives. The findings suggest that WTP levels can serve as a powerful tool for policymakers and demonstrate core policy implications regarding the achievement of SDG 14
    Keywords: SDG 14, marine protection, marine conservation, valuation studies, climate change, sustainable development
    JEL: Q01 Q51 Q57
    Date: 2024–10–03
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:aue:wpaper:2416
  14. By: Caroline Paire (UMR MoISA - Montpellier Interdisciplinary center on Sustainable Agri-food systems (Social and nutritional sciences) - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - CIHEAM-IAMM - Centre International de Hautes Etudes Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier - CIHEAM - Centre International de Hautes Études Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement); Marc-Antoine Dolet (AGIR - AGroécologie, Innovations, teRritoires - Toulouse INP - Institut National Polytechnique (Toulouse) - UT - Université de Toulouse - INP - PURPAN - Ecole d'Ingénieurs de Purpan - Toulouse INP - Institut National Polytechnique (Toulouse) - UT - Université de Toulouse - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement, LRSV - Laboratoire de Recherche en Sciences Végétales - UT3 - Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier - UT - Université de Toulouse - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - Toulouse INP - Institut National Polytechnique (Toulouse) - UT - Université de Toulouse); Hervé Hannin (UMR MoISA - Montpellier Interdisciplinary center on Sustainable Agri-food systems (Social and nutritional sciences) - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - CIHEAM-IAMM - Centre International de Hautes Etudes Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier - CIHEAM - Centre International de Hautes Études Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement, IHEV Institut des hautes études de la vigne et du vin - Montpellier SupAgro - Institut national d’études supérieures agronomiques de Montpellier); Alain Samsom (PECH ROUGE - Unité Expérimentale de Pech-Rouge - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement, SPO - Sciences Pour l'Oenologie - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement - UM - Université de Montpellier); Valérie Olivier-Salvagnac (AGIR - AGroécologie, Innovations, teRritoires - Toulouse INP - Institut National Polytechnique (Toulouse) - UT - Université de Toulouse - INP - PURPAN - Ecole d'Ingénieurs de Purpan - Toulouse INP - Institut National Polytechnique (Toulouse) - UT - Université de Toulouse - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement, LRSV - Laboratoire de Recherche en Sciences Végétales - UT3 - Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier - UT - Université de Toulouse - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - Toulouse INP - Institut National Polytechnique (Toulouse) - UT - Université de Toulouse); Christian Chervin (AGIR - AGroécologie, Innovations, teRritoires - Toulouse INP - Institut National Polytechnique (Toulouse) - UT - Université de Toulouse - INP - PURPAN - Ecole d'Ingénieurs de Purpan - Toulouse INP - Institut National Polytechnique (Toulouse) - UT - Université de Toulouse - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement, LRSV - Laboratoire de Recherche en Sciences Végétales - UT3 - Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier - UT - Université de Toulouse - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - Toulouse INP - Institut National Polytechnique (Toulouse) - UT - Université de Toulouse); Oliver Geffroy (PPGV - Physiologie, Pathologie et Génétique Végétales - INP - PURPAN - Ecole d'Ingénieurs de Purpan - Toulouse INP - Institut National Polytechnique (Toulouse) - UT - Université de Toulouse); Foued Cheriet (UMR MoISA - Montpellier Interdisciplinary center on Sustainable Agri-food systems (Social and nutritional sciences) - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - CIHEAM-IAMM - Centre International de Hautes Etudes Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier - CIHEAM - Centre International de Hautes Études Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement, IHEV Institut des hautes études de la vigne et du vin - Montpellier SupAgro - Institut national d’études supérieures agronomiques de Montpellier)
    Abstract: Fungus tolerant grape varieties (RVs) are emerging as a promising solution in a viticultural context characterised by growing societal, environmental, and regulatory tensions. Since the 1930s, several countries have launched research programmes that aim at developing disease-resistant hybrids. Today, 66 resistant grape varieties are registered in at least one of the European catalogues. The historical overview and dynamic integration of RV have not been the subject of a large number of scientific articles. This makes it necessary to explore grey literature such as Vitisphère (www.vitisphere.com), a French daily online magazine created in 2000 specialised in wine industry. Through a press review, this article provides historical background to European breeding programmes and an overview of their perception in France and Occitanie, gathering over 543 articles on the topic of RVs published between 2009 and end June 2024.
    Keywords: grape variety, Disease-resistant hybrid, European breeding programme, wine
    Date: 2024–09–13
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04699298
  15. By: Fructuoso Borrallo (BANCO DE ESPAÑA); Lucía Cuadro-Sáez (BANCO DE ESPAÑA); Corinna Ghirelli (BANCO DE ESPAÑA); Javier J. Pérez (BANCO DE ESPAÑA)
    Abstract: This paper challenges the prevailing assumption that the intensification of the weather phenomena known as El Niño and La Niña generally exert upward and downward pressures, respectively, on international food commodity prices that, in turn, affect consumer prices even in distant jurisdictions such as Europe. As regards the first point, we show that there are nuances that have to do with composition effects (the type of commodity) and sample periods (more recent decades present a different frequency of weather events, with producers having adopted mitigation strategies over time), in such a way that the impact is weaker nowadays and, in some cases, may even change sign (for some commodities, depending on the period of reference). With regard to the second point, and focusing on consumer price inflation in the euro area and its four largest constituent countries (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain), we show that it is crucial to account for the mitigating and sample-period-specific role of domestic agricultural policies (in the euro area, the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy, CAP). To carry out our analysis, we construct a detailed database for the 1970–2023 period and use a local projections empirical framework. Among other results, we show that when using a sample period that starts at the time of the creation of the euro area (in the late 1990s), an intensification of El Niño actually decreases euro area headline inflation by about 0.3 percentage points (pp) after 12 months, while La Niña increases it by 0.6 pp over the same horizon. We explain our results on the basis of the aforementioned factors: composition effects, sample periods, and the CAP.
    Keywords: El Niño, La Niña, food prices, euro area inflation
    JEL: C32 F62 F64 O13 Q54
    Date: 2024–10
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:bde:wpaper:2432
  16. By: Pierre Jacquemot (Fondation Jean Jaurès)
    Abstract: Africa faces depletion of its marine fisheries resources. The role of the fisheries sector in feeding the African continent is considerable: 22% of available animal protein comes from marine and freshwater products, and more than 50% in some African countries, particularly in North and West Africa. Fisheries and related activities not only provide food, but also jobs for 12 million people, and generate income for governments and communities alike. But the outlook is pessimistic. Overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, and the poorly controlled exploitation of fish stocks by export-oriented meal and oil industries are leaving heavy consequences in their wake. How can we reverse these trends? By adopting a sovereign and sustainable fisheries policy that addresses two main concerns: 1/ respecting a level of catches at sea that is compatible with the reproductive needs of fish stocks; 2/ imposing sufficient landings for processing to ensure the best possible local and regional food supply.
    Abstract: L'Afrique face à l'épuisement de ses ressources de la pêche maritime. Le rôle du secteur halieutique dans l'alimentation du continent africain est considérable : 22 % des protéines animales disponibles viennent des produits de la mer et des eaux douces et plus de 50 % dans certains pays africains, en particulier en Afrique du Nord et de l'Ouest. Les pêches et leurs activités connexes fournissent non seulement de la nourriture, mais aussi des emplois à 12 millions de personnes, et génèrent des revenus pour les États comme pour les communautés. Mais les perspectives sont pessimistes. La surpêche, la pêche illégale, non déclarée et non réglementée et l'exploitation mal contrôlée des stocks de poissons par des industries de farine et d'huile tournées vers l'exportation laissent de lourdes conséquences dans leur sillage. Comment opérer un retournement de ces tendances ? En adoptant une politique souveraine et durable de la pêche répondant à deux préoccupations principales : 1/ respecter un niveau des captures en mer compatible avec les besoins de reproduction du potentiel halieutique ; 2/ imposer des débarquements à terre destinés à la transformation suffisants pour assurer la meilleure couverture alimentaire locale et régionale.
    Keywords: Afrique, Pêche, Ressources maritime, Accords de pêche
    Date: 2024–09–10
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04703863
  17. By: Ying-Hui Shao; Xing-Lu Gao; Yan-Hong Yang; Wei-Xing Zhou
    Abstract: This study investigates the relationships between agricultural spot markets and external uncertainties via the multifractal detrending moving-average cross-correlation analysis (MF-X-DMA). The dataset contains the Grains \& Oilseeds Index (GOI) and its five sub-indices of wheat, maize, soyabeans, rice, and barley. Moreover, we use three uncertainty proxies, namely, economic policy uncertainty (EPU), geopolitical risk (GPR), and volatility Index (VIX). We observe the presence of multifractal cross-correlations between agricultural markets and uncertainties. Further, statistical tests show that maize has intrinsic joint multifractality with all the uncertainty proxies, exhibiting a high degree of sensitivity. Additionally, intrinsic multifractality among GOI-GPR, wheat-GPR and soyabeans-VIX is illustrated. However, other series have apparent multifractal cross-correlations with high possibilities. Moreover, our analysis suggests that among the three kinds of external uncertainties, geopolitical risk has a relatively stronger association with grain prices.
    Date: 2024–09
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2410.02798
  18. By: Lakhan, Calvin
    Abstract: Illegal dumping, the unauthorized disposal of waste in public spaces, poses significant environmental, social, and economic challenges, particularly in Ontario, Canada. This study investigates the drivers behind illegal dumping, with a focus on rural and urban communities in Ontario. Using a mixed-methods approach, including household surveys and interviews, we examine self-reported instances of dumping, attitudes towards waste management, and perceived barriers to legal waste disposal. The results reveal that inadequate waste collection infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, and high disposal costs are primary motivators for illegal dumping. Additionally, a lack of awareness regarding proper disposal methods exacerbates the issue. While most respondents recognize the immorality of illegal dumping, rural participants show less guilt and are more likely to engage in the behavior. The study provides actionable insights for policymakers, including the need for improved waste infrastructure, targeted educational campaigns, and increased enforcement efforts. By addressing these key factors, Ontario can mitigate the environmental and public health risks posed by illegal dumping, while fostering a culture of responsible waste disposal.
    Date: 2024–09–23
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:socarx:hetz3
  19. By: Mohanty, Aatishya (University of Aberdeen); Powdthavee, Nattavudh (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore & IZA Institute, Bonn); Tang, CK (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore); Oswald, Adrew J. (University of Warwick, IZA Institute, Bonn & CAGE Research Centre)
    Abstract: This paper studies natural disasters and the psychological costs of climate change. It presents what we believe to be the first evidence that higher temperature variability and not a higher level of temperature is what predicts natural disasters. This conclusion holds whether or not we control for the (incorrectly signed) impact of temperature. The analysis draws upon longdifferences regression equations using GDIS data from 1960-2018 for 176 countries and the contiguous states of the USA. Results are checked on FEMA data. Wellbeing impact losses are calculated. To our knowledge, the paper’s results are unknown to natural and social scientists.
    Keywords: Global warming ; temperature standard deviation ; human wellbeing ; happiness ; disasters ; BRFSS ; WVS JEL Codes: Q54 ; I31
    Date: 2024
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wrk:warwec:1519
  20. By: Azwar Muhammad Aslam (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics); Ahmed Waqar Qasim (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics)
    Abstract: No titles to land in the existing land titling system therefore instruments in the contemporary system are not instruments of title and hence are not conclusive. Records of right are not instruments of titles only carry the presumption of truth Mutation since not part of the record of right, does not even carry the presumption of truth and is neither document of title. Transfer deed registration does not equate to the registration of title/right rather it just adds the element of presumption of truth. So, the contemporary does not provide titles to land and hence not a land titling system. Rather a land record management system that just registers the tools and records the rights transferred based on those tools. Multiple agencies are handling records pertaining to land and records keeping is just for revenue generation purposes. The system itself is outdated and has serious implications for the economy and society since land is not part of the economic transactions due to unclear and dubious property rights. Past transactions and transfer of rights are needed to establish the chain of ownership. Torrens is the only way forward, as it will provide title to land in a transparent and effective manner.
    Date: 2024
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pid:kbrief:2024:125
  21. By: Evaluator 2
    Abstract: Evaluation of "Biodiversity Risk" for The Unjournal.
    Date: 2024–07–30
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:bjn:evalua:e2biodiversityrisk
  22. By: Catherine Leining (Motu Economic and Public Policy Research); Sasha Maher (Motu Economic and Public Policy Research); Hannah Kotula (Motu Economic and Public Policy Research)
    Abstract: Cooperation between countries is key to avoiding the most severe impacts of climate change. Under current policies, the world will face temperatures of 3oC above pre-industrial levels by 2100. Developing countries hold three quarters of the cost-effective mitigation needed in 2030 under 1.5oC pathways, but currently lack the capability to make it happen and historically have contributed least to the problem. If higher- and lower-income countries fail to work together to unlock that mitigation, the world will lock in dangerous climate change. Providing conventional climate finance to lower-income countries is crucial but is not the only option – nor has it been sufficient so far.
    Keywords: Climate change; emissions trading; carbon markets; Paris Agreement; New Zealand; Article 6; cooperation
    JEL: Q54 Q56 Q58
    Date: 2024–10
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:mtu:wpaper:24_54
  23. By: Jean-Philippe Terreaux (UR ETTIS - Environnement, territoires en transition, infrastructures, sociétés - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement)
    Abstract: To buy, sell, trade or inherit a forest or plot of woodland, it is essential to know how to determine its value. However, this is a very specific, long-term investment, and we provide here the methods to know in order to estimate it oneself or to understand the assessments of experts. A number of questions are addressed in addition, applied numerically to maritime pine in the Landes de Gascogne: what is the minimum value at which land should be rented for solar farms? How can we take advantage of changes in timber prices? How do forests compare with other investment opportunities? What role does woodland play in a well-balanced portfolio? What is the impact of storm risk and fire risk? Or what is the value of eucalyptus, a highly productive but frost-damaged species? This book is aimed at forest owners, potential investors, engineers and forestry experts. 273 pages, 111 figures, 41 tables available on amazon.fr, amazon.com... format: 21.6 x 27.9 cm; 794 g.
    Abstract: Pour acheter, vendre, échanger, transmettre une forêt ou une parcelle forestière, savoir en déterminer la valeur est essentiel. Il s'agit pourtant d'un patrimoine, d'un investissement très particulier, de long terme, et nous donnons ici les méthodes à connaître pour estimer soi-même ou pour comprendre les avis d'experts. Différentes questions sont abordées en supplément, appliquées sur le plan numérique au pin maritime dans les Landes de Gascogne : à quelle valeur minimale doit-on louer le foncier pour l'implantation de fermes solaires ? Comment tirer profit de l'évolution des prix du bois ? Comment comparer la forêt à d'autres opportunités d'investissement ? Quelle est la place de la forêt dans un portefeuille bien équilibré ? Quel est l'impact du risque tempête, du risque incendie ? Comment évaluer les particularités de la fiscalité pesant sur les forêts ? ou encore : quel est l'intérêt de l'eucalyptus, une espèce très productive mais gélive ? Ce livre s'adresse à tout propriétaire forestier, investisseur potentiel, ingénieur ou expert forestier. 273 pages, 111 figures, 41 tableaux disponible sur amazon.fr, amazon.com… format : 21, 6 x 27, 9 cm ; 794 g
    Date: 2024–08–28
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04711805
  24. By: Edoardo Masset; Hugh Sharma Waddington
    Abstract: Evaluation of "Water Treatment and Child Mortality: A Meta-analysis and Cost-effectiveness Analysis" for The Unjournal.
    Date: 2024–07–25
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:bjn:evalua:e1watertreatment
  25. By: Aatishya Mohanty; Nattavudh Powdthavee; Cheng Keat Tang; Andrew J. Oswald
    Abstract: This paper studies natural disasters and the psychological costs of climate change. It presents what we believe to be the first evidence that higher temperature variability and not a higher level of temperature is what predicts natural disasters. This conclusion holds whether or not we control for the (incorrectly signed) impact of temperature. The analysis draws upon long-differences regression equations using GDIS data from 1960-2018 for 176 countries and the contiguous states of the USA. Results are checked on FEMA data. Wellbeing impact losses are calculated. To our knowledge, the paper's results are unknown to natural and social scientists.
    Date: 2024–09
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2409.14936
  26. By: Evaluator 2
    Abstract: Evaluation of "Water Treatment and Child Mortality: A Meta-analysis and Cost-effectiveness Analysis" for The Unjournal.
    Date: 2024–07–26
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:bjn:evalua:e2watertreatment
  27. By: Yan-Hong Yang; Ying-Hui Shao; Wei-Xing Zhou
    Abstract: This study examines the quantile connectedness among grain futures markets in BRICS and international markets, with a particular focus on the ongoing and escalating impacts of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The findings reveal significant heterogeneity in spillover effects across different quantiles and market conditions. Specifically, the time-varying total connectedness index (TCI) consistently fluctuated around 95\% under both extreme bearish and bullish market conditions, markedly higher than in normal market conditions. Moreover, across all quantile levels, the TCI was higher during the pre-outbreak period than in the post-outbreak period. This systemic risk has notably decreased following the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the subsequent changes to the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Apart from rice, U.S. grain futures maintained a dominant position as benchmarks for international grain prices, exerting substantial influence over the grain futures markets in BRICS throughout most of the period. Finally, the study highlights that the influence of grain type and regional proximity strengthens pairwise connectedness among futures markets, with short-term spillovers being dominant and the spillover effect generally symmetric across quantiles.
    Date: 2024–09
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2409.19307
  28. By: Béatrice Siadou-Martin (MRM - Montpellier Research in Management - UPVD - Université de Perpignan Via Domitia - UM - Université de Montpellier); Fatiha Fort (UMR MoISA - Montpellier Interdisciplinary center on Sustainable Agri-food systems (Social and nutritional sciences) - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - CIHEAM-IAMM - Centre International de Hautes Etudes Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier - CIHEAM - Centre International de Hautes Études Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement); Gilles Séré de Lanauze (MRM - Montpellier Research in Management - UPVD - Université de Perpignan Via Domitia - UM - Université de Montpellier)
    Keywords: consommation, marketing, alimentation, consommateur, label, emballage, transition écologique, consommation durable
    Date: 2024–09–16
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04699712
  29. By: Jill Bouscarat; Philipp Heinrigs; Véronique Thériault; Alban Mas Aparisi; Amidou Assima
    Abstract: Au cours des deux dernières décennies, la croissance de la population urbaine et la hausse des revenusen Afrique de l’Ouest ont accru la demande d’aliments diversifiés, pratiques, sûrs et nutritifs, y comprisde produits transformés. Dans le même temps, l’urbanisation modifie les environnements alimentaires– les contextes physiques, économiques et informationnels qui influencent les choix alimentaires desconsommateurs – avec des implications sur la nutrition. Cet article évalue la connaissance actuelle destransformations des régimes et des environnements alimentaires dans la région. Les résultats indiquentune augmentation de la consommation d’aliments plus nutritifs ainsi que de produits sucrés, d’huileset de matières grasses, avec des changements alimentaires variant selon les groupes de revenus. Lesenvironnements alimentaires deviennent de plus en plus complexes, avec de nombreux points devente proposant des produits diversifiés, mais avec une proximité et des niveaux de prix variables.Le rythme rapide de ces changements souligne la nécessité de disposer de meilleurs systèmes dedonnées pour mettre à jour notre compréhension des modes de consommation alimentaire dans larégion et saisir leur complexité croissante.
    Keywords: food environment, food systems, healthy diets, nutrition, West Africa
    JEL: I18 Q13 Q18 O55
    Date: 2024–10–16
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:oec:swacab:45-fr
  30. By: Andrea Mecca; Emanuele Giordano; Francesca Gagliardi
    Abstract: The main objective of the paper is to provide a step-by-step procedure for the construction of a multidimensional indicator for measuring the sustainability of businesses and food chains. We first propose a short review of the literature on composite sustainability indicators and a theoretical overview of the statistical methods used in the various phases of their construction, such as topic-modelling techniques and multivariate methods for identifying latent dimensions and defining appropriate weights for aggregation. We adopt a multidimensional double fuzzy set approach, widely used in poverty measurement. The indicator is then applied to the 20 Italian regions with reference to a special data set of 2021, which is the last available survey year
    Keywords: agrifood, sustainability, measures, fuzzy
    JEL: R11 Q01 C83
    Date: 2024–04
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:usi:wpaper:910
  31. By: Arlette Simo Fotso (INED - Institut national d'études démographiques, CEPED - Centre Population et Développement - INED - Institut national d'études démographiques - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - UPD5 - Université Paris Descartes - Paris 5); Géraldine Duthé (INED - Institut national d'études démographiques); Grace Kathryn
    Abstract: Understanding the vulnerabilities of people with disabilities in the context of climate change is of vital importance for developing people-centered climate change mitigation efforts. People with disabilities face unique risks in response to both rapid- and slow-onset climate-related events because they may require different types of early warning information to accommodate their needs when responding to climate-related hazards. However, the needs of disabled populations are often not considered alongside climate hazards and mitigation planning. In this project, we take a significant step towards documenting and mapping the risks that people with disabilities face in the context of climate change. We use an innovative dataset—the Senegal General Census of Population and Housing, Agriculture, and Livestock (RGPH) conducted in 2013, which measures disability using the recommended questionnaire of the Washington Group on Disability Statistics. We combine this data with satellite and gridded datasets that provide key climate measures related to temperature, rainfall, and other climate disasters, as well as land cover, population density, and infrastructure. This approach allows us to identify areas where climate hazard hotspots intersect with disabled populations, taking into account exposure and additional vulnerability factors. The project will produce disability-climate risk indicators for each type of functional limitation. These indicators will highlight the risks that disabled people face in the context of climate change and provide the necessary evidence to support mitigation and planning efforts.
    Date: 2024–06–12
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04699131
  32. By: Rabah Arezki (CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)
    Abstract: The volume is aimed at fostering our understanding of the shifting environment for resource rich countries impacted by radical transformations linked to climate change, technology and geopolitics. On the climate change front, efforts by the international community to achieve net zero emissions have launched an ambitious but uneven energy transition away from fossil fuels leading to both potential losers and winners. Among the potential winners are the resource rich countries endowed with minerals critical for the energy transition. On the technology front, in addition the decarbonization process, digitalization will also raise the demand for critical minerals and (hopefully cleaner) energy in extraordinary ways. On the geopolitical front, the race between superpowers to access critical materials and energy resources to power the technological transformations is not only driving demand for these resources but also potential (geo-)political realignment of resource rich countries vis-à-vis super-powers. The volume also explores ways in which policies can avoid a repeat of past mistakes in the management of natural resources which contributed to the coining of the phrase "resource curse' to describe the paradox that resource dependent countries were performing poorer than others. The new boom in resources should this time serve to promote both an ethical, sustainable and inclusive development.
    Keywords: Climate change, Natural resource, Geopolitics
    Date: 2024–09–20
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04703672
  33. By: Marwil J. Dávila-Fernández; Christian Proaño; Serena Sordi
    Abstract: The ongoing transformation of the social base supporting political choices in highincome countries is happening in the context of raising demand for more significant efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Our research question lies in the intersection between these two major themes. We develop a heterogeneous agents behavioural macro model that differentiates between left- and right-wing voting preferences in two main political dimensions: economic-distributive and socio-cultural. A continuous-time version of the discrete-choice approach describes the composition of the population over time. The model is compatible with the emergence of “left-left”, “left-right”, “rightleft”, and “right-right” coalitions, each associated with a skill premium and carbon taxes or subsidies. Human capital accumulation results in a wage differential that influences production and feedback on inequality. Through induced technical change, taxing emissions influences the development of carbon-neutral production techniques, impacting output and ultimately feeding political attitudes. We numerically study the implications of secularisation and the asymmetric effects of carbon taxes on low/highskilled workers to green transition. It is shown that achieving absolute decoupling is a two-part problem. Reaching a consensus for implementing a carbon tax is only the first step. A sufficiently strong element of induced technical change favouring carbonneutral production techniques is also necessary to avoid reducing living standards
    Keywords: Political cleavages; Climate change; Inequality; Human capital; Carbon tax
    JEL: C62 D72 Q01 Q54
    Date: 2024–01
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:usi:wpaper:909
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