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University of Cambridge

Sustainable Food: Production and Processing

University of Cambridge via GetSmarter

Overview

The food system is being disrupted by climate change, geopolitics, emerging technologies and the destruction of natural resources. Explore scalable solutions and emerging pathways to create resilient and responsible food systems for a growing global population and a rapidly evolving market amid intensifying competition for resources.

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: A sound understanding of how the food system is changing and the most urgent challenges to long-term food security. Practical insights into innovative technologies, new business models and market opportunities that strengthen resilience, reduce environmental impacts and create additional value throughout the supply chain. An ambitious Personal Action Plan with practical steps to support sustainable food transformation in your role, team or organisation, fine-tuned and strengthened through collaboration with your peers. A broader network of sustainability professionals across the food system and meaningful peer relationships that strengthen your connection with the wider Cambridge community. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Syllabus

  • Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1: The rapidly changing context of food
  • Module 2: A new sustainable food future
  • Module 3: New business models and approaches for sustainable food
  • Module 4: Embedding sustainability into food supply chains
  • Module 5: Innovations in sustainable food production and processing
  • Module 6: Leading transformational change in your context
  • Module 7: Developing your sustainable food Personal Action Plan
  • Module 8: Collaborating to create sustainable food systems

Taught by

David Farrell and Martin Roberts

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