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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Transformation of the Global Food System by University of Copenhagen

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    About the Course

    The UN predicts we will be 9-10 billion people on Earth in 2050. Providing so many people with nutritious foods is a massive challenge and one
    that cannot be met by simply upscaling current practices regarding food production and consumption. Providing humanity with nutritional food
    is at the center of all decisions related to sustainable development. Agriculture is responsible for 80% of global deforestation. The food systems
    release 29% of global greenhouse gasses. We use an area equivalent to North and South America combined for the production of meat for
    consumption or to produce the food necessary to feed the animals we eat. 70% of fresh water use is related to agriculture. T...
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    Oct 30, 2020

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    This was a fantastic course and along with the other course in the sustainable development goals has only highlighted my interest in continuing this on after my masters research into a PhD. Thank you!

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    Sep 9, 2021

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    The course is really amazing. It helps you realize what is actually needed for our planet. And teaches us how we can contribute in the transformation to achieve food sustainability.THANK YOU

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    Mar 2, 2021

    The course presented a good overview of the problems facing the Global Food System and presented some interesting feasible options to work toward a more sustainable system that can feed the increasing world population.

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    Apr 13, 2023

    Great course for every professional aspiring to catalyse transformation of food systems from a systemic lens. The tools, concepts and approaches are valuable, practical and tailored to the context one is working in.

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    By Vasiliki K

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    Dec 18, 2020

    An amazing course. I haven't considered all these before in this dimension. For me, it was mind-blowing and broadened my horizon to a new field. So informative and well-made videos. Amazing! Excellent job! Well done!

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    Apr 24, 2023

    Really informative and some fantastic materials that are designed specifically for this course (or other similar) but also information that is widely available and you can come back and reference. Really enjoyed it!

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    By Sridhar S

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    Nov 3, 2022

    A comprehensive course covering the factors impacting the climate from an agroforestry perspective and what are the possible mitigating actions to offset the same. Easy to understand due to simple and clear content.

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    By Aileen B

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    Sep 6, 2020

    Really enjoyed this course - informative and great information. How do we make it happen is the challenge I guess. Also some of the data was from 2010 - is there a way to see if more updated information available.

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    By Margaret B

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    Sep 21, 2020

    An extremely well designed course. It has given me a greater understanding of the global impacts of food production & distribution, particularly the ways that regular people can help make a positive difference.

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    By Evelyn G C

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    Sep 2, 2023

    Me gusto mucho el curso, ya que aborda todas las perspectivas de la industria alimentaria y como afecta a los sistemas globales. Ademas, muestra como podemos contribuir para lograr un futuro mas sustentable.

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    By Leslie M

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    Oct 25, 2020

    The course taught me a lot about how simple or small actions especially in the agricultural sector have a huge impact on sustainability. This is a great course for everyone as it affects the entire planet.

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    By Sachin S

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    Jun 19, 2020

    Excellent course. In the era of sustainable development and the future goals, where 800 million people have no access to food, this course stands as a practical solution to the problem. Thank you mentors.

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    By Vijaishree S

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    Aug 26, 2020

    It has been a wonderful experience to get to know the future trends in Agriculture.Thank you Dr.Richardson for the exposure you and your team provided to make this field a successful and sustainable one

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    By Nina L

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    Dec 2, 2020

    This course gave me a good insight in the agri-food industry sector and what is needed in the coming years mainly to decrease the environmental impacts but also touching upon other sustainable matters.

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    By Rachael W

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    Oct 30, 2020

    This was a fantastic course and along with the other course in the sustainable development goals has only highlighted my interest in continuing this on after my masters research into a PhD. Thank you!

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    By JOSÉ F D O S

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    Dec 4, 2021

    Muito obrigado pelo curso. O curso trouxe várias informações importantes de como os seres humanos devem se comportar em relação às mudanças nos hábitos alimentares e na harmonia com o meio ambiente.

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    By SHARMEEN N

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    Sep 9, 2021

    The course is really amazing. It helps you realize what is actually needed for our planet. And teaches us how we can contribute in the transformation to achieve food sustainability.

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    By Anje d J

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    Sep 6, 2021

    Very interesting and eye-opening course. I like that it showed food systems around the world and presented a well-rounded view of the challenges but also potential solutions that we have.

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    By Gelyn d G

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    Oct 20, 2020

    Very substanstial course 😍 I enjoyed the content so much. Its not like a typical course where teacher is teaching the subject matter. In here, its like you're watching a documentary 😍

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    By Sara K

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    Aug 26, 2020

    Very interesting course. I recommend it for every person who cares about protecting the environment and who wants to lead a healthier life in a better world for the future generations.

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    By Anne G

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    May 3, 2022

    Great information and instruction! This course opened my eyes to new possibilities and topics that I plan to pursue. Everyone can and should take this course and apply to their lives.

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    Jun 17, 2022

    Very well designed and produced, is both entertaining and provides you with a fanstastic overview of the topic as well as with in depth documentation. It is brilliant, and inspiring

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    By Arjay M

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    Jul 17, 2024

    It was great learning experience. I was able to further improve my knowledge on food systems, food sustainability, and how agriculture plays an important role in the system.

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    By Temitayo O

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    Jun 16, 2022

    I really learned a lot from this course on Agriculture, Agroforestry, climate change and sustainable food systems. Thank you to all the speakers and contributing authors.

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    By Soumaya Z

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    Aug 11, 2020

    I found this course is very useful and full of information that can help anybody to understand more about transformation of the Global Food System. I highly recommend it.

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    By Gabriel A F G

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    Aug 27, 2020

    Curso muy interesante que muestra cómo se está transformando el sector agrícola. Muestra algunos casos, principalmente de Nigeria, Costa Rica, Dinamarca y Países Bajos.

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    By Ingrid M

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    Dec 28, 2020

    Great course! I never imagined that a course with this level is here in Coursera. Take advantage of this course, learn and improve the world by agriculture and nature

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