Food Security Courses and Certifications

Strategic Decisions Group

Age of Sustainable Development

Learn the basics of sustainable development -- what it is, why it's important and how we can achieve it.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Food Production Land Use and Politics - A Global Perspective

Explore global food production systems, examining economic, political, and cultural influences while emphasizing ethical and sustainable agricultural practices.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 26th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

University of Bristol

Unleash Your Potential: Sustainable Futures

Learn about the sustainability challenges of the modern world, and make a positive contribution to society.

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

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)

Science-based Food Safety Supervision

Master essential food safety principles and supervision techniques, from hazard identification to risk control, while learning to differentiate between safety, quality, and defense in the modern food industry.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Ningbo University

Seaweed Cultivation and Safe Production

Master sustainable seaweed cultivation techniques, from species selection to safe production practices, drawing from China's expertise as the world's leading producer. Gain practical skills in cultivating economic seaweed varieties.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Wondrium

Adapting to Our New Climate - Solving for Zero: The Search for Climate Innovation

Explore innovative solutions for adapting to climate change, from resilient crops to coastal carbon capture. Learn about efforts to address food security, forced migration, and sea level rise in our changing world.

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

AGU

Climate-Induced Human Migration

Explore climate-induced human migration, its impacts on genetic diversity, and connections to sea level rise and food security with expert Axel Timmerman.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

Our Plates Are Ground Zero for Climate Action

Explore a circular food system for Tasmania that ensures food security, regenerates landscapes, creates local jobs, and eliminates chemicals and fossil fuels, offering a sustainable solution to climate change.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

Calibrate, Cerebrate and Celebrate

Journalist shares inspiring journey of Rice Bucket Challenge, a viral social initiative ensuring food security and mobilizing funds for COVID-19 victims, earning global recognition and impact.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

Creating a Food Secure City

Chef Claudy Pierre discusses his mission to create a food secure city by implementing innovative solutions to overcome barriers to food accessibility, drawing from his culinary background and community initiatives.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

A Global Food Crisis May Be Less Than a Decade Away

Sara Menker predicts a global food crisis by 2027, with a potential 214 trillion calorie shortage. She explores the agricultural system's capacity and offers solutions to prevent this alarming scenario.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

The Case for Engineering Our Food

Explore genetic engineering's role in enhancing food security through Pamela Ronald's research on flood-resistant rice and the successful preservation of Hawaiian papaya crops.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED-Ed

Obesity + Hunger = 1 Global Food Issue

Explore the interconnected global issues of hunger and obesity, and learn about innovative solutions to transform our food systems for a healthier, more equitable world.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

Let's End World Hunger with the Straw Bale Gardens Method

Discover how straw bale gardening revolutionizes food production, offering sustainable solutions for global hunger and malnutrition in challenging environments with minimal resources.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk