SUSTAINABILITY LAB

The third part of the 'Integrated Sustainability' minor aims at exploring the implications of sustainability on food systems. Students will be guided in understanding the challenges brought about by globalization and climate to food systems in different countries. We then focus on the role of food, food systems and food consumption in achieving the SDGs. In particular, the course will examine the sustainability aspects of agricultural systems, of nutrition and of food waste.
The module integrates discussions on theories and constructs that are crucial to grasp the multifaceted nature of sustainability and experiential activities such as a laboratory that will allow to learn from practice.

The course aims at providing tools to understand the key elements to consider when dealing with sustainability problems and issues, offering competences and tools to develop innovative solutions. In addition, students will be offered the opportunity to discuss and interact with Ca’ Foscari professors and researchers engaged in research activities on aspects related to sustainability.

No specific prerequisites. Each student will be invited to bring what they have learned to their degree course, making it available for interactive discussion with teachers and students

1. Sustainable agricultural and food systems
2. Nutrition and education
3. Food waste
4. Food safety

Scientific articles on specific topics will be used

The final exam will consist in the discussion of project work and one of the topics addressed during the course

Lectures, multimedia material and group discussion on specific topics

Italian

oral

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Circular economy, innovation, work" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development