Sustainable Global Food Systems The University of Edinburgh

Overview

We are currently facing one of the biggest challenges worldwide: how to feed a growing population without exhausting global resources.

They look at where food systems and non-food policies interact, such as climate change and biodiversity conservation.

You will be introduced to some of the tools used to collect information about these issues, such as the use of big data, modelling and behaviour change models.

 Finally, you will learn some of the interventions used across food systems to address these global challenges, from sustainable agriculture measures and sustainable certification to dietary guidelines and behaviour change. 

What you'll learn

In this Sustainable Global Food Systems course offered by The University of Edinburgh, you’ll learn:

• The use of big data and modelling interventions such as sustainable agriculture measures

• Sustainable certification to dietary guidelines and behaviour change