Food Security Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

Food Security Is National Security

2 reviews

Explore the critical link between food security and national security with experts discussing global challenges, innovative solutions, and policy implications.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Food and Water Security Webinar

Explore global food and water security challenges with experts from international geoscience societies, discussing sustainable solutions and policy implications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Imperiled Food Supply - Challenges and Solutions for Future Food Security

Population growth, climate change, and agricultural shifts threaten global food security. Explore challenges and solutions for feeding 10 billion people by 2050, including biotechnology, resource management, and policy changes.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

COVID-19 and African Food Security - Impact and Solutions

Experts discuss COVID-19's impact on African food security, exploring challenges to agricultural progress and potential solutions to minimize long-term effects on the continent's farming sector.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Disaster Relief and Food Justice - Impact on Food Security and Community Resilience

Exploring the impact of disasters on food security, examining policy failures, and discussing innovative strategies to empower communities in rebuilding resilient food systems post-disaster.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Nitrogen: A Global Challenge

20 reviews

Learn about the global nitrogen challenge, how nitrogen has helped human civilization to develop, and how its misuse now threatens us. This course is also available with captions in the following languages: Bengali Bhutan Chinese Dari Hindi Hungarian Ma…

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

U.S. Nutrition Policies and Implications

Explore federal food assistance programs like WIC, SNAP, and CACFP, examining their impact on food security and public health. Understand policy applications in educational and non-educational settings, identify gaps, and analyze implications for public…

• Coursera
• 13 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Feeding 10 Billion by 2050 - Creating a Sustainable and Healthy Food Future

Explore sustainable food production, consumption, and environmental impacts to feed 10 billion by 2050. Learn about nutritious food amplification, waste prevention, and supply security while protecting our planet.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

How to Feed 10 Billion People Without Destroying Nature

Explore innovative solutions for sustainable food production, from plant-based proteins to lab-grown meat, and discover how we can feed the growing global population while preserving our planet's resources.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

GMOs - Savior, Satan, or Something In-Between?

Explore the complex debate surrounding GMOs, examining their potential benefits and risks for global food security, health, and the environment in a changing climate.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Banishing Hunger - Inventive Strategies to Feed the World

Innovative approaches to combat global hunger, exploring sustainable agriculture, GMOs, and market access for farmers. Experts discuss strategies involving multinational companies and small-scale producers.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reimagining the Global Food System - Feeding 10 Billion in 2050

Exploring innovative approaches to sustainably feed a growing global population, emphasizing technology's role in revolutionizing food production and distribution for a more equitable and efficient future.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Wasting Away - The Impact of Food Waste and Solutions for Reduction

Explore the global food waste crisis, its impact on hunger and food prices, and potential solutions. Learn about policy initiatives and consumer actions to reduce waste and create a more sustainable food system.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Food Sovereignty - Food and Justice for Native Peoples

Exploring Native food sovereignty, challenges faced by Indigenous communities, and efforts to build resilient, sustainable food systems while preserving cultural identity and traditional knowledge.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

DC's Food Fighters - Combating Hunger, Creating Opportunity

Explore innovative approaches to combat hunger and create opportunities in DC with renowned chefs and food industry leaders. Learn about sustainable solutions and community empowerment initiatives.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video