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Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition and Sustainability
Join the Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition and Sustainability course to understand how we can build a sustainable diet for rising world population
Intermediate
Online
7 Weeks
Free
17 Jan, 2024 - 01 Sep, 2024
Enrollment Date
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Learning efforts
3-5 Hours Per Week
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Course overview
The Feeding a Hungry Planet certification programme is a seven-week-long online curriculum curated by the SDG Academy. It will focus on teaching you about the impact of malnutrition and food security worldwide. During the programme, you will understand how cultivating food from present natural resources without destroying them is necessary for sustainable feeding.
With the learnings of the Feeding a Hungry Planet online course, you will study the idea of building a sustainable and healthy diet for the increasing world population. Along with that, you will explore how ecosystems are managed that provide food resources. An e-certificate is also attainable after programme completion, only if you purchase it. For free, the learners can audit the course for a limited period. They can upgrade it by paying the prescribed course fee.
The Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition and Sustainability certification syllabus are comprehensive. EdX has systematically divided it into seven modules for a thorough and comfortable understanding of concepts. Faculty from distinguished institutes such as John Hopkins University, Tufts University, Cornell University, Rothamsted Research and Wageningen University and Research will deliver this course.
The highlights
- Intermediate-level course
- Video lectures in English
- An offering of the SDG Academy
- Seven-weeks programme
- Free access
- Self-paced course
- Three to five weekly study hours
- Environmental Studies programme
- Self-directed studying
- Top instructors from renowned institutes
- E-certificate
Program offerings
- Video transcripts in multiple languages
- Discussions
- Self-paced learning
- Free programme access
- Extensive curriculum
- Industry expert faculty
- Online learning
- Graded assignments
- A shareable certificate
- Video lectures
- Readings
Course and certificate fees
Type of course
certificate availability
certificate providing authority
Eligibility criteria
There is no prerequisite for joining the Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition and Sustainability course by edX.
What you will learn
Near the completion of the Feeding a Hungry Planet Agriculture Nutrition and Sustainability online course, you must be familiar with:
- The concept of food security. How inequality, poverty and other conditions impact the nutrition of individuals and entire nations
- Examples from industries such as livestock, rice, etc.
- The effects of advanced technology on farming
- How this field has shifted and developed over time
- Regulations influencing trade, production, and other dimensions of agriculture
- Experiences of smallholder farmers
Who it is for
The Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Sustainability is primarily meant for the following individuals:
- Agriculture professionals, nutritionists and other practitioners
- Private actors, like social entrepreneurs or others, engaged in supporting local agriculture
- Sustainable development practitioners
- Graduate and advanced undergraduates of economics, agriculture, international development, and other relevant fields
Admission details
Step 1 – Select this https://www.edx.org/course/feeding-a-hungry-planet-agriculture-nutrition-and to reach the Feeding a Hungry Planet Agriculture Nutrition and Sustainability online course web portal.
Step 2 – Locate and hit the ‘Enroll now’ button. A signup page will appear.
Step 3 – Link an existing account – Apple, Google, Microsoft, Facebook, or edX – to log in instantly. Or, enter the on-screen info and register by tapping the ‘Create account button.
Step 4 – After successful registration, you can enrol in the Feeding a Hungry Planet programme for free by tapping the ‘Audit This Course’ button. Another way to join is buying the paid plan for premium advantages.
Filling the form
You need not fill an application form to join the Feeding a Hungry Planet training. Instead, you should log on to the edX website and generate a new account to enrol in the course. You simply need to provide your information, including full name, password, username, email and country. Or, you can link a social ID to log in and enrol.
The syllabus
Module 1 : The global challenges around food
Module 2 : Agriculture at the centre of sustainable development
- Emergence of modern agriculture
- Risks under the Business-As-Usual scenario
- The Sustainable Development Goals and Agriculture
Module 3 : Food systems for nutritional security and better health
- What is food security?
- Health and nutrition
- Diets and consumption
- Waste and food losses
- Socio-economic dynamics of food systems
- Pathways towards food security
Module 4 : Sustainable intensification of agricultural systems – Part 1
- Sustainable agriculture intensification
- The significance of productivity growth
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Genetics and breeding
- Nutrient management
- Soil fertility management
Module 5 : Sustainable intensification of agricultural systems – Part 2
- Water management
- Crop protection
- Good agronomy
- Sustainable livestock systems
- Functional diversity I & II
- Vlog: Agricultural Intensification in Southern Mali
Module 6 : Rural development for poverty alleviation
- Urban linkages and rural economies
- Rural development
- Supply chains and markets
- International trade
- Development enhancing investments
- Food governance
Module 7 : Action for change
- Pathways to change
- Monitoring change
- Mechanisms to stimulate change
- Invest in science
- What can I do?
How it helps
The Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition and Sustainability course by edX offers a comprehensive syllabus. You will have access to rich video content, discussions, reading material and assignments curated by top faculty of well-renowned educational institutes.
Furthermore, the Feeding a Hungry Planet training follows a self-directed learning technique. You can access all the content and complete the modules at your convenience. You will have the flexibility to study at your pace as well. The purchasable certification will also bolster your employment prospects, as it will verify your skills by showcasing your achievements, SDG’s logo, and your instructor’s signature.
Instructors
Dr Ken Giller
Faculty
Wageningen Universit...
FAQs
Yes, you can join for free.
The Feeding a Hungry Planet programme is curated by the SDG Academy.
No, there are no prerequisites that a student needs to fulfill to apply for the course. Anyone interested can enrol for the course.
You need three-five hours of studying every week to finish the programme on time.
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