Grand Challenges: Food for Thought
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Duration 4 weeks
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Weekly study 3 hours
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Learn Free
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Why join the course?
Our demand for food from natural systems is changing the world we live in from the soil beneath our feet to the birds in the sky and the fish in the sea. Unsustainable practices of production (overfishing or monoculture) and consumerism are to blame. Widely publicised examples include mere decades of soil fertility for crop growth and drastic declines in pollinating insects. This course aims to educate you in the way that every human being can reduce their impact on our planet and inspire you to make global connections to tackle sustainability issues.
What topics will you cover?
- The pillars of sustainability
- Environmental impacts of food production
- Exploitation of the sea
- Case studies on the production of Bananas, Coffee and Palm Oil
- Importance of pollinators
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Who is the course for?
No previous experience or qualifications are required. The content will complement interests in science, nature and the environment and works well at any stage of education.
What software or tools do you need?
You will need access to an internet browser. You will also be encouraged, with our guidance, to use simple online tools to aid, collate, publish and share your findings.
Who will you learn with?
Christopher Laing
I'm a lecturer in the Biosciences department of the University of Exeter, Cornwall campus with a broad range of interests that centre around environmental health and marine life.
Who developed the course?
The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university. It combines world-class research with very high levels of student satisfaction.
The Eden Project, an educational charity and visitor destination in Cornwall, UK, connects us with each other and the living world.
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