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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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    Jun 17, 2020

    Brilliantly conceived and put together course covering the key touch points for sustainable food production moving forward, well done to the University of Copenhagen.

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    Mar 22, 2021

    Great course that uses contemporary examples from across the world to highlight examples of sustainable farming, awareness campaigns, and policy initiatives.

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    Mar 9, 2021

    I really enjoyed this course. There were a lot of great videos and the information was from reliable sources. It also included different areas of the world.

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    Aug 10, 2020

    Eye-opener and inspirational. Gives you an in depth view of the world's agricultural system and food value chain. Learned lots of lessons from this course!

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    By Ivan L

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    Jan 4, 2025

    this class let me know about other country is facing food's big issue, and trying hard to deal with it, to save the world and keep normal work with nature.

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    Aug 30, 2020

    This was a great course! I really enjoyed really informative and provides a global perspective. I layouts the food systems problem and possible solutions.

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    By Natascha K

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    Aug 10, 2020

    Short but very dense course that provides an overview n measures to make food production more sustainable. Highly recommended to anyone who eats food! ;)

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    By Karthik

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    Sep 14, 2020

    An excellent course. I highly recommend taking this course for someone who needs to gain an understanding of Food systems in a sustainability context.

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    By 蒋国豪

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    May 15, 2021

    Great course with detailed explaination and case studies, leading the students to think what could have done better or what can be futher explored.

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    By Tofunmi I

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    Jun 30, 2022

    The lectures were interesting and captivating. The examples and illustrations that were used by the educators were very practical and informative.

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    By Oscar S R P

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    Jan 3, 2023

    This course is motivating and give a general view of what is needed to accomplish feeding the world population in 2050. I recomend it very much

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    By Laura P

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    Jan 5, 2021

    Great course highly recommended. It has covered in a precised, but not too extensive manner all the important stakeholders of the food system.

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    By Joel E A

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    Jul 29, 2020

    The course was very informative and shows the transformations we need in the global food system in order to make this earth habitable by 20250

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    By Kevin J

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    Aug 30, 2020

    Excellent course. Very well put together and helps to give a better understanding on the problems regarding food production and management.

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    By Sherlene K R F

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    Nov 22, 2020

    Worth-taking course since it really opens your mind to a broad perspective on how to sustain the food system for the next years to come.

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    By Kayalvizhi A B

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    Aug 17, 2022

    The 'Transformation of the Global Food System' from courseera was highly effective and added more knowledge to my field of study.

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    By Richard P

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    Sep 24, 2020

    I learn how be future transformation global food system being. Thats idea is verry good to our children tomorrow. Thanks a lot

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    By Iulia M P

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    Oct 24, 2021

    While I am not a newbie in the field, I learnt of quite a few great initiatives and have more up to date facts. Many thanks!

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    By Jędrek R

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    Jul 26, 2021

    Very professional and inspiring, I recommend to everyone as an intro level course who cares about our future and our planet.

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    Jan 10, 2021

    Очень интересный курс! Расширила свой кругозор и поле интересов. Знания полученные на курсе планирую использовать в учёбе.

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    By Dramani N

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    Jan 1, 2021

    The course is very enlightening. It has indeed broadened my understanding of food systems and way forward into the future.

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    By Jessa H M

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    Jul 4, 2020

    hi... i am so pleased and thankful for the learning i gained during the course... hope i can have my certificate... thanks

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    By Andrew R

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    Apr 4, 2022

    not only did this course help me toward my future career path but it also helped me understand how i should shop for food

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    By christelle n

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    Dec 13, 2020

    Mrs Katherine Richardson knows how to deliver the information in the best, apprehensible and educational way! BIG THANKS

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    By Mark G

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    Oct 11, 2022

    Mind expanding on the things to consider world-wide to transform the system for success in 28 years. Very worthwhile!

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