Food Systems Courses and Certifications

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 Online Course

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 Online Course

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 Online Course

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 Online Course

The Aspen Institute

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

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 Online Course

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 Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Conversations on Food Justice - Rural Communities and Food Insecurity

Explore rural food insecurity, its historical roots, and current challenges. Discuss community organizing, policy, and collaboration to address hunger and economic injustice in hard-to-reach areas.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

Slowness in the Food System - Balancing Quality and Sustainability

Esplora il paradosso tra lentezza e velocità nel sistema alimentare, analizzando qualità, sicurezza e sostenibilità per affrontare le sfide globali come la fame nel mondo.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Social Justice and the New Food Activism

Explores the evolution of food activism, from market-based alternatives to critiques of organic farming, community food security, and corporate involvement, highlighting limitations and new directions in the movement.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Rethinking the American Diet - Environmental and Health Impacts

Exploring the far-reaching impacts of dietary choices on health and environment, this talk presents multi-objective metrics to optimize nutrition and sustainability in the American diet.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

163 ratings at Coursera

Explore the interconnectedness of science, humanities, and environmentalism through interviews with experts, deepening understanding of evolution and fostering practices for a flourishing Earth community.

• Coursera
• 1 day 15 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions

32 ratings at Coursera

Explore global sustainability challenges and learn practical skills for local action. Gain insights on biodiversity, climate change, pollution, and societal transitions to drive positive environmental impact.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Copenhagen

Transformation of the Global Food System

938 ratings at Coursera

Explore sustainable food systems through four key areas: supporting small-scale farmers, transforming large-scale agriculture, reducing food waste, and promoting smarter eating habits to feed a growing global population.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Nutrition for Health and Sustainability

120 ratings at FutureLearn

Learn what makes up a healthy, sustainable diet and how certain food types can help to treat and prevent disease.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Singularity University

Feeding the Future

Explore future food challenges with creative scientist Adam Eydelnant. Discover innovative solutions like cellular agriculture, personalized produce, and on-demand production for sustainable global nutrition.

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