Sustainable Food in the Framework of Responsible Consumption

EURECA-PRO Lifelong Learning Academy - Online Course | Starting: 17/02/2025

University involved: Universidad de León

Course Type:
Workshop

Number of places:
Maximum 30 places

Starting date:
17/02/2025

Ending date:
17/03/2025

Schedule

  • 21/02/2025, 10:00-11:00 am
  • 28/02/2025, 10:00-11:00 am
  • 07/03/2025, 10:00-11:00 am
  • 14/03/2025, 10:00-11:00 am

Duration

  • Course duration: 14
  • Workshops: 4
  • Lectures: 2
  • Student preparation: 4
  • Student homework: 4

Targeted audience:  All those interested in the topics covered in the course syllabus

Recognition of credits: 1.4 ECTS

Place of delivery: Online – Moodle platform

Objectives: 

To introduce the main pillars of food sustainability in order to be applied and implemented in the training and professional practice of the participants.

Competencies:
  1. Understanding Sustainable Food Systems Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of sustainable food systems, including the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of food production and consumption.
  2. Applying Sustainable Practices Develop and implement practical strategies to enhance sustainability within food supply chains, focusing on reducing waste, conserving resources, and promoting ethical practices.
 Learning Outcomes:
  1. Analyze the Impact of Food Systems Critically assess the impact of global food systems on the environment, communities, and economies, identifying key areas for sustainable improvement.
  2. Design Sustainable Solutions Create innovative and practical solutions for real-world challenges in food sustainability, such as waste reduction, resource management, or equitable food access.
  3. Promote Awareness and Advocacy Effectively communicate the principles of sustainable food practices to diverse audiences, fostering community engagement and advocacy for systemic change.
Program:
  • Session 1: Pathway to understand Sustainable Food
  • Session 2: Sustainable Food Systems
  • Session 3: Sustainable Diet
  • Session 4: GIAHS the Perfect Example of Sustainable Food Systems
Evaluation criteria: Each student will have to vissionate the videos and presentations, answering the questions posed throughout the session. In addition, each section will be accompanied by a recommended reading that will be useful in the understanding of the topic. The tasks indicated in each session will be evaluated along with a final test of acquired knowledge. All of them will be evaluated out of 10. An average of 5 is necessary to obtain the course certificate.

Director/s:

  • Dr. Paula García Llamas, Universidad de León
  • Dr. Roberto Baelo Álvarez, Universidad de León

Teacher/Speakers: Dr. Eugenia Rendueles Álvarez, ICTAL, Universidad de León

Departments and centres involved: 

  • ICTAL
  • Hygiene and Bromatology (Food Science and Technology Institute)
OPEN FOR APPLICATION! Registration is free of charge and the courses will be hosted online
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