Global Food Systems and Sustainability
Learn to develop innovative solutions for sustainable global food systems while addressing environmental and social challenges.
Learn to develop innovative solutions for sustainable global food systems while addressing environmental and social challenges.
This comprehensive course explores the critical challenges and solutions in global agri-food systems. Students will analyze how to deliver nutritious, safe, and affordable food to a growing global population while minimizing environmental impact. The course examines emerging technologies, scientific breakthroughs, and innovative practices in agricultural production and distribution. Participants will evaluate various strategies for creating sustainable and equitable food systems, considering environmental dimensions, health outcomes, and social justice implications.
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What you'll learn
Analyze complex challenges in global agri-food systems
Evaluate sustainability of current food distribution networks
Explore emerging agricultural technologies and innovations
Develop strategies for sustainable food production
Assess environmental impact of food systems
Create solutions for equitable food access
Skills you'll gain
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Module Description
This course addresses the critical challenges of creating sustainable global food systems. Students explore innovative solutions for feeding a growing global population while considering environmental impacts and social justice. The curriculum covers emerging technologies, distribution systems, and sustainability practices in agriculture. Key focus areas include food security, environmental protection, and equitable food access. The course emphasizes practical solutions for creating resilient and sustainable agri-food systems.
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Instructors
8 Courses
A Pioneer in Sustainable Food Systems and Rural Development
Kathleen Kevany serves as an Associate Professor and Director of the Rural Research Collaborative at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Agriculture, where she has established herself as a leading expert in sustainable diets and food systems. Her academic journey includes degrees from Carleton University, and both an M.Ed. and Ed.D. from the University of Toronto. As co-editor of the groundbreaking Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Diets and author of Plant-Based Diets for Succulence and Sustainability, she has significantly influenced the discourse on sustainable food systems and plant-rich living. Her research spans multiple disciplines, examining the intersections of food systems, rural well-being, and environmental sustainability. She currently serves as president of the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation and sits on advisory boards for Canadian Food Studies and the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development. Her work focuses on transforming food systems to address climate change, improve human health, and enhance community well-being, with particular emphasis on plant-based approaches and sustainable agricultural practices.
8 Courses
A Multidisciplinary Expert in Counseling, Sustainable Agriculture and Education
Sarah Pittoello serves as a counseling therapist and educator at Acadia University, bringing a unique blend of expertise spanning mental health, sustainable agriculture, and education. Her academic background includes a BScH in Astrophysics from Queen's University, an MSc in Holistic Science from Schumacher College, and an MEd in Counselling from Acadia University. As a Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate (RCT-C), she provides body-centered, mindfulness-based counseling to students dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges. Beyond her counseling work, she is an active organic farmer who has been a vendor at the Wolfville Farmers Market and has served as a farmer-in-residence. Her commitment to sustainable food systems is demonstrated through her teaching and writing on the subject at Acadia University's Department of Community Development. She integrates her diverse background in science, agriculture, and mental health to offer a holistic approach to both counseling and education, incorporating yoga and mindfulness practices developed over 12 years of teaching experience.
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