My name is Riccardo Pavesi, I'm an enthusiastic Italian Agronomist, specialized in Organic-Regenerative and Climate-smart Agriculture. My work contributes to the agroecological transition of divesified agrifood systems towards productive models ecologically integrated with natural ecosystems, economically profitable and socially viable. I have four years of progressive work experience collaborating with companies, NGOs and academies committed in projects of food assistance for assets across several countries of Latin America and Africa. Actually, I am highly interested to work in the integration between agriculture and eco-tourism worldwide, diversifying eco-touristic and agricultural activities and to collaborate with the eco-tourism sector to improve its sustainability in the social, environmental and economic impacts generated on the territory.
2021 - Qualified as professional agronomist in the Albo of Agronomist and Forestry Doctors of Milan.
2018 - University of Milan – MSc in Agri-environmental science.
MSc Thesis: Sustainability Assessment of agroforestry activities in Chiapas, Mexico: needs to develop approaches beyond Sustainable Development.
BSc Thesis: Experiences in the olive oil productive chain in Salento: the case of the Complex and rapid Desiccation of Olive Trees.
Erasmus program (BSc): Winner of the Erasmus program scholarship for a four months study period in the Life-Science University of Prague.
ECOSUR – El Colegio de la Frontera Sur
The Agriculture, Environment and Society department of the ECOSUR research institute is committed in and socio-ecological innovation and systems management in rural areas of Chiapas. Researcher (intern).
Activities: Assessing the Sustainability of agroforestry systems implemented by smallholder farmers in a rural area of Chiapas, throgh SAFA framework by FA
Languages spoken
Italian (Mother tongue)
English (C1)
Spanish (C1)
French (B2)
Professional Interests
Jobs/Opportunities sought:
Business development (agriculture, agri-tourism, eco-lodges)
Consultancies
Productive systems planning and design
Sustainability assessment
Work Experience
2019 - on going. DEVELO LC ONLUS - Organization of agronomists committed in Cooperation projects for the dissemination of Agroecology. Now implementing “Buono al Quadrato” project, funded by Cariplo Foundation.
Vice-President and Project manager – Agronomist and PCM
Activities: 1) Planning and design the agroecological rehabilitation of a 5 ha farm with a horticulture system, an agroforestry system and greenhouses. 2) coordinating and leading the working group of cooperation projects for rural development in Sierra Leone, Karene and Bombali districts.
2020 - on going. GLOCAL IMPACT NETWORK - Enterprise committed in rural development and social innovation projects in Italy, South America and Africa. Now implementing the “Agritube” project in several African countries, funded by the Italian Agency for International Cooperation (AICS). Consultant – Field Agronomist
Activities: field mission in Senegal to implement agritube and to conduct training activities with target people.
2020. Global Village... Ethiopia.
2020. KUKULA NGO - NGO committed to improve food safety of rural communities in Madagascar. Now implementing “Tany Vao” project in Nosy Mitsio island.. Consultant – Field Agronomist
Activities: 1) plan and design gardens and agroforestry systems, 2) preliminary field mission in Madagascar to implement the project.
2019 - 21. ABAREKA NANDREE ONLUS – NGO committed in International Cooperation projects to improve economic conditions and livelihoods of rural communities’ in Mali. Now implementing “J’habite ma terre project”, the project is financed by Chiesa Valdese. Consultant – Field Agronomist
Activities: 1) Design, plan and implement in situ the cultivation plan, the fertilization plan and cultivation operations of the horticultural
Services Offered
Agro-ecological design, planning and management of the agricultural enterprise
Cultivation plan, fertilisation plan
Planning of farm production activities
Design, installation and management of agroforestry systems
Farm administration and accounting
PSR
Technical consultancy for rural development projects and agricultural production
Preliminary field surveys
Training
