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Understand that food security depends on food availability, food access, food utilization and stability How we can produce enough food for all How sustainable different food production systems are How to ensure access to enough food , nutritious and safe for all About the actors and activities to achieve food security at the international, national, local, family and individual levels
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Get Involved: Let's Find a Way to Feed 9 Billion People by 2050 What are the biggest environmental issues we face? Pollution? Climate change? Certain.
But among these environmental issues, feeding the growing population, 9 billion in 2050, is one of the most urgent problems for which we have to find a solution.
To solve this problem, we need people to gain knowledge, research and explore options.
You can be a piece of the puzzle, help find a solution and start now by learning about food production systems, food security, sustainable development in agriculture and livestock, and systems thinking.
XS Series Sustainable Food Security How is it that the world today produces enough food for everyone? but do people still suffer from hunger and nutrient deficiencies? How can we produce enough food in an environmentally sustainable way to feed the world's growing population in the future? This XS Series of Environmental Studies, developed by Wageningen University, consists of 3 courses: The Value of Systems Thinking Learn about systems thinking and its application to improve the environmental sustainability of food production systems.
The main topics are: Complexity and diversity of food production systems Principles of systems analysis Methods of environmental impact assessment of food production systems Strengths and weaknesses of different food production systems Crop production Learn the basics of growing crops to feed the world and preserve our planet's resources.
The main topics are: Basic concept of plant production Problems related to global food production and consumption Influences of water (scarcity and availability) and other measures on crop production Processes that cause important problems for the environment Measures to solve and prevent these problems Access to food Know the basic concepts of food access decision-making from a multilevel perspective.
The main topics are: The basic principles of access to food The choices that influence access to food Dilemmas at the domestic, local, national and international levels About Wageningen University and Research At Wageningen University and Research, we We are dedicated to exploring the potential of nature to improve the quality of life.
Studies and courses train (future) professionals from around the world in sustainable food systems and help consumers make informed choices about what they eat.
how it is produced and the impact of its decisions on the environment and society.
Structures of the courses and certificates The duration of each course (or MOOC: Massive Open Online Course) is flexible: study whenever and wherever you want.
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Gain the knowledge offered in each course for free through dynamic modules filled with video, syllabus, and assignments for practice and grading.
Get your verified certificate for $49,- each.
After successful completion of all 3 courses, you can earn a general certificate.
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