TECH AND DATA AS ENABLERS FOR SUSTAINABILTY IN THE FOOD SYSTEM
Global and national food systems have evolved considerably over the last few decades. With the emergence of smart technologies, food systems are set to evolve even faster in this new SDG-led Decade of Action. Agritech and foodtech accelerators across the globe continue to drive innovation along the food lifecycle. Disruptive technologies will no doubt change how we grow, process, store and retail food. The future of food is both exciting and unpredictable.
Key highlights of the course include:
- Climate impact of food waste and the urgent need to mitigate food waste along the food supply chain.
- A wider understanding of the challenges with food handling from farm to fork.
- Understanding the impact of different farming systems on climate change.
- Access to advances in technology that could aid sustainable farming.
- Access to advances in technology to better manage supply chains.
- Managing consumer behaviour and perception. – Understanding the impact of different foods on climate change.
- Monitoring and eliminating food waste pre-farm-gate.
- Monitoring and eliminating food waste post-farm-gate.
- Life cycle assessment and evaluation.