Future Food: Sustainable Food Systems for the 21st Century
- Provider
FutureLearn
- Cost
Free Online Course (Audit)
- Session
Upcoming
- Language
English
- Certificate
$39 Certificate Available
- Effort
3 hours a week
- Duration
4 weeks long
Overview
Learn how culture, sustainability, and technology is changing the food system
Food production has transformed our planet. 40% of the land’s surface is used for agriculture, soils and freshwater are under threat, and fisheries are over-exploited.
Millions of smallholders face economic uncertainty, whilst four transnationals control the global grain supply. And, by 2050, we must feed 9 billion in the face of a changing climate.
On this course, you’ll learn about these challenges in detail and discover potential solutions. You’ll consider the global food system as a whole, as you explore everything from individual food choice to the impact of agriculture on climate change.
The course is designed for anyone interested in food sustainability.