SDG Detail

Sustainable Food Systems: A Mediterranean Perspective

MOOC

Project description

This course discusses the challenges and opportunities of the agricultural sector in the Mediterranean basin. It summarizes global-to-local challenges related to achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG); outlines the history and culture of agriculture and its main characteristics with a focus on the "Mediterranean diet"; explains agricultural data with a focus on rural development models and value creation; explores EU policy frameworks and international agreements related to food and agriculture in the Mediterranean; and highlights emerging opportunities linked to innovation and sustainability in the sector.

Year 2021

Location United States

Organization SDG Academy X

Project aims

Learn about how we produce more, better quality, and safer food while simultaneously achieving social and environmental goals.

Project outcome

Learn about - About food value chains and the interlinkages from production to consumption - About the new sustainable food professional and entrepreneurial opportunities - Explore food systems in countries across the Mediterranean Additional educational resources developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are provided in each module.