Food Systems Courses and Certifications

Sustainable Food Systems

In the context of climate crises, chronic disease epidemics and geopolitical crises, this course focuses on the role, challenges and potential of sustainable food systems in ensuring food security, human health and planetary health.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

TED

Food for the Future - Sustainable Solutions for Global Food Systems

Explore innovative solutions for sustainable food systems, from plant-rich diets to lab-grown meat, discovering how transforming our food practices can reduce climate impact while feeding the world's population.

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

The Aspen Institute

Innovators in Food Systems - Responding to COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruptions

1 review

Explore food supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 and innovative responses from producers, consumers, and retailers. Gain insights on challenges and opportunities in the evolving food industry.

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

The Aspen Institute

Innovations in Food Justice and Equity - Conversations on Food Systems

Explore innovative solutions to global food challenges, from improving infrastructure and technology to creating equitable supply chains and transforming agriculture, with insights from industry experts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Innovations in Food Justice and Equity - Conversations on Food Systems

Explore innovative solutions to global food challenges, from improving infrastructure to creating equitable supply chains and transforming agriculture, with insights from leading experts in food justice and equity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Imperial College London

Transforming Food Systems: An Agenda for Science, Policymaking and Investment

Explore strategies for transforming food systems through science, policy, and investment, featuring insights from AGRA's President on driving innovation and evidence-based interventions.

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

The Aspen Institute

Foodscapes - A Visual Journey of the World's Food Systems

Discover how award-winning photographer George Steinmetz uses aerial drone photography to reveal the global food system's vast scale, climate challenges, and remarkable processes across 36 countries.

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

Revolutionising the Food Chain with Technology

Explore how technology and digitalisation can change how the food system operates, reducing waste and environmental pressures.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Circular Business Models for Sustainable Urban Food Systems

Discover how circular business models transform urban food systems to tackle grand challenges through innovative solutions.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Aspen Institute

Deep Dive: Fixing Our Broken Food System

Explore innovative solutions to fix the broken food system, from grassroots efforts to policy changes, addressing access, affordability, health, and sustainability in food production and distribution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding Agribusiness, Value Chains, and Consumers in Global Food Systems

5 reviews

Learn about the dynamic business of food and agriculture, exploring value chain thinking and the role consumers play in our rapidly evolving food systems.

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

The Aspen Institute

Waste Not: Keeping Good Food Out of the Trash

Explore strategies to reduce global food waste, from addressing expiration date misconceptions to finding innovative uses for salvaged food. Learn how small changes can have a big impact on hunger and sustainability.

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

The Aspen Institute

From Seed to Table: Revolutionizing Food Quality Through Seed Diversity

Explore the impact of seed control on food quality and nutrition. Learn about initiatives to prioritize flavor and nutrition in seed breeding for a healthier, more sustainable food system.

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

The Aspen Institute

A Recipe for Fixing Our Broken Food System

Mark Bittman discusses fixing our broken food system, addressing climate change, hunger, and exploitation while promoting affordable, nutritious, and sustainable food for all.

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

The Aspen Institute

Animal, Vegetable, Junk: A History of Food from Sustainable to Suicidal

Explore how food, agriculture, and economics have shaped history and learn about sustainable solutions for a better future in food production and consumption.

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