Mediterranean Sustainable Food Systems
Learn about sustainable food production and management in the Mediterranean region, exploring agricultural challenges and solutions for better food systems.
Learn about sustainable food production and management in the Mediterranean region, exploring agricultural challenges and solutions for better food systems.
This comprehensive course examines sustainable food systems through a Mediterranean lens, addressing critical challenges in agriculture and food production. Students explore the intricate relationship between agriculture, culture, and sustainability in the Mediterranean basin. The curriculum covers diverse topics including sustainable farming practices, water resource management, food value chains, and the renowned Mediterranean diet. Through case studies and expert insights, participants learn about rural development, fisheries management, food waste reduction, and emerging professional opportunities. The course emphasizes practical solutions for achieving Sustainable Development Goals while preserving traditional agricultural practices and promoting innovation in the food sector.
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What you'll learn
Analyze food value chains from production to consumption
Understand sustainable farming practices in Mediterranean contexts
Evaluate water resource management strategies
Explore fisheries and aquaculture management
Implement food waste reduction techniques
Develop solutions for rural economic development
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There are 10 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of sustainable food systems in the Mediterranean region. It addresses key challenges including agricultural sustainability, water scarcity, food waste, and nutrition. The curriculum examines traditional practices, modern innovations, and policy frameworks affecting Mediterranean agriculture. Topics covered include the Mediterranean diet, rural development, fisheries management, food value chains, and emerging professional opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Special attention is given to achieving Sustainable Development Goals while balancing tradition with innovation.
The Mediterranean challenges around food and agriculture
Module 1
History of agriculture in Mediterranean basin and Mediterranean Diet
Module 2
Poverty alleviation, economic and social rural development
Module 3
Fisheries and aquaculture
Module 4
How to achieve the SDGs in the Mediterranean: Sustainable farming systems under environmental and climatic constraints
Module 6
How to achieve the SDGs in the Mediterranean: Food value chain for regional and local development
Module 7
How to achieve the SDGs in the Mediterranean: Reducing food waste and enhancing by-product innovations
Module 8
How to achieve the SDGs in the Mediterranean: Nutrition and education
Module 9
New professional profiles in a Mediterranean context
Module 10
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Instructors
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Sustainable Development and Economic Policy Pioneer
Jeffrey D. Sachs stands as one of the world's most influential economists and sustainable development experts, currently serving as University Professor at Columbia University and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development. His academic journey began at Harvard University, where he earned his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees, and later served as the Galen L. Stone Professor of International Trade for over twenty years. Throughout his career, Sachs has shaped global policy as Special Advisor to three UN Secretaries-General, advising on both the Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals. His expertise spans economic development, global macroeconomics, and poverty alleviation, having worked in more than 125 countries. As Director of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and President of SDG USA, he continues to drive sustainable development initiatives worldwide. His influential works include bestsellers such as "The End of Poverty," "Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet," and "The Age of Sustainable Development." His achievements have earned him numerous accolades, including the 2015 Blue Planet Prize and the 2022 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development, while Time Magazine has twice named him among the world's 100 most influential leaders. Beyond his academic work, he serves as a Commissioner of the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Development and maintains active engagement with the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and Social Sciences on sustainable development issues.
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Expert in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Sustainable Health Solutions
Dr. Amr Helal is a distinguished pharmaceutical scientist and entrepreneur serving as CEO of Health Tech for Integrated Health Solutions in Cairo, Egypt. After earning his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Cairo University with specialization in natural product chemistry and research experience at Toyama University, Japan, he has dedicated his career to developing innovative health and sustainability solutions. As founder of multiple successful ventures including ITM (1989) and Health Tech, he has led groundbreaking research in rice residue management and nutraceutical development. His work has earned several prestigious recognitions including the Green Apple Award (2005) and Innova Award from Heliopolis University (2011). Under his leadership, Health Tech has secured over 50 million LE in national and EU funding for research projects focused on healthy aging, food fortification, and functional foods. His expertise spans pharmacognosy, sustainable agriculture, and health innovation, while maintaining active roles in Egypt's Chamber of Industry and various scientific committees. Through Health Tech, he continues to pioneer research bridging traditional pharmacology with contemporary sustainability practices, developing innovative solutions for global health challenges including malnutrition and age-related conditions.
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