Dive into our panelist discussion on the pressing issue of climate change in agriculture. Join our hosts, Ann Helena and Adrian Bell, as they engage with a panel of distinguished guests, including Dr. John Reilly, Lisa Bellocchi, Dr. Tom O'Dwyer, and Francesco Carvazza.
Discover how these experts navigate the challenges and opportunities that climate change presents to the agricultural sector. Learn about the role of agriculture in greenhouse gas emissions, the real-life experiences of farmers grappling with climate change, and the innovative strategies being employed to mitigate its effects. From the Irish Signpost programme's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to small-scale research projects helping farmers across Europe adapt to climate change, this episode is packed with insightful discussions.
Whether you're a farmer looking to embark on a climate-smart journey or an individual interested in understanding the intersection of climate change and agriculture, this episode is a must-watch. Tune in for a comprehensive look at the future of agriculture in a changing climate.
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- According to a 2019 study, the oceans absorbed 90% of the heat gained by the earth between 1971 and 2010. Another study discovered that it absorbed 20 sextillion joules of heat in 2020, which is the equivalent of two Hiroshima bombs each second.
- Every year, air pollution kills around 9 million people. Poor air quality will plague developing areas in South Asia and Africa for years to come, if not resolved soon.
- According to the status of our climate, the last decade was most likely the hottest in the last 125,000 years.
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Prior to joining MIT in 1998, John Reilly spent 12 years with the Economic Research Service of USDA. He received his PhD in economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1983 and holds a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin. Much of Dr. Reilly’s 40-year research career has focused on climate change, including agriculture and land use emissions and carbon dioxide sinks, as well as the potential effects of climate change on agriculture.
Francesco Cavazza is an agronomist and agricultural economist at Acquacampus, the research unit of the Canale Emiliano Romagnolo. After obtaining a Master’s degree in Agriculture, he carried out his PhD at the University of Bologna, focusing on the use of Decision Support System for irrigation and water management. Currently, Francesco’s work is entirely dedicated to irrigation and water management, with a focus on the development and estimation of irrigation and climate indicators, economic analysis, and nature-based solutions for water management in agriculture.
Tom O’Dwyer holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from University College Dublin, a Master’s in Business Administration and a PhD in Business Administration from the Waterford Institute of Technology. In his current role, Tom is responsible for the national development, implementation and leadership of the Signpost Programme, the goal of which is to lead and support farmers in climate action. Over his 27-year career with Teagasc, he has held a number of previous roles, including Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, Regional Manager, Dairy Specialist and REPS Adviser.
Lisa Bellocchi has been a well-known personality on Italian television for 30 years, as she has hosted the news programmes of Emilia Romagna and national programmes such as «Italia Agricoltura» and «Prodotto Italia».
In September 2021, Lisa was elected President of ENAJ, the European Network of Agricultural Journalists, which brings together some 3500 specialized professionals from 27 countries. She is President of the Association of Agricultural, Agri-food and Environmental Journalists of Emilia Romagna -Marche-Umbria.
