What we eat and how we produce that food have significant effects on human health and the sustainability of our planet. But what is a ‘sustainable’ diet? A sustainable diet, as defined by the FAO, promotes health and well-being and provides food security for the present population while sustaining human and natural resources for future generations. This short course looks at the urgent need to address the sustainability of our food systems, including better understanding the complex relationship between diet and climate change. We’ll explore current research on dietary shifts needed in high, middle, and low-income countries to achieve both sustainability and food security goals and discuss evidence-based strategies to promote sustainable diets. This course is offered by the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future and draws from our graduate-level food systems curriculum at the Bloomberg School of Public Health. You may also be interested in our eight-week flagship Coursera course, “An Introduction to the US Food System: Perspectives from Public Health”.
NM
I t was very interesting and contains valuable learning details in beautiful teaching style.
JC
Very informative and well documented course, bringing aspects of sustainability, resilience and dieting through a complex picture of food
CC
informative, inviting, knowledgeable course on making this a better world in terms of bringing about a sustainable healthier environment for all of us and our planet.
DD
Just the right amount of breadth and depth for a short course on this very complex subject.
LR
Good, concise, effective information. Great lectures and data presentation. Thanks!
RJ
I learned so may things from this course which can be applied in the practical world. it's these kinds of courses that should be taught in school/university to reach the wider community. Many thanks,
JW
Very informative, delivered by top-notch instructors!
SG
Very interesting and useful informations concerning sustainability and our path to a more sustainable and fair world
KT
Great course that everyone should be taking. It really highlights the effects of food on the environment and what methods we can do to prevent and combat climate change. I love the course
T
All in one word, Coursera is very good, most especially the topic or subject under discussion was great and it thought a very perfect lesson.
CS
Very beneficial and inspiring contents for people who are interested in sustainable diet!
JS
The material was excellent. It is clear that a great idea of thought and effort went into the preparation of the course.
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I learned so may things from this course which can be applied in the practical world. it's these kinds of courses that should be taught in school/university to reach the wider community. Many thanks,
Professor was reading everything, not a lot of learning going on here. Some charts weren't legible, too small, too much information in a small space. I feel anyone could have taught this course just by reading the text. I dropped out before finishing
This course is definitely a MUST-LEARN.
It equipped me with information that is extremely important and up-to date, about what it is to consume a sustainable, healthy diet and its impact on the planet.
Its well-structured, thought-provoking material left me questioning and understanding the specifics on what we must do as a society in order to keep our planet safe, and get a better health while doing it.
I strongly believe that this course material should be taught in schools. Even better, everyone should do it, regardless on the background.
A must-do. Definitely recommend!
I really appreciated the in-depth knowledge about all the different aspects of sustainability when it comes to what we eat and grow. Even after the first few presentations, I found myself sharing the information with friends and family. As a dietitian and avid environmentalist, much of the topics covered in this course I already knew a lot about, but not to this extent. It was greatly helpful to see these comparisons explained in graphics, and to really get an idea of where we are headed unless we change the way we put food on the table.
Great course that everyone should be taking. It really highlights the effects of food on the environment and what methods we can do to prevent and combat climate change. I love the course
All in one word, Coursera is very good, most especially the topic or subject under discussion was great and it thought a very perfect lesson.
Great!
This is an engaging and concise course on food systems and their public health and environmental implications. As a casual learner on the topic at this point, I learned a lot on the details of the growing problems emphasized and absorbed at least a thing or two on doing my little part in addressing what turns out to be an existential issue. Furthermore, the course is abound with ideas for interdisciplinary research. I am looking forward to enroll in the mentioned flagship course as soon as my time permits.
This is a great introductory course to sustainable diets and its role in climate action. Instead of just talking in theory, all lectures are backed with research data conducted by the lecturers themselves. I believe people who take this course would not only feel more motivated to shift towards plant-forward diets but also be able to help others see the importance of doing so.
Before this course, I just knew about human nutrition and wasn't concerned about the impacts of food systems on the environment. Through the data in the course, I realized the importance of sustainable diets to our planet. Thank you for the amazing lectures and discussions! I learned a lot and benefited from your course! Thank you!
Lernen ist nützlich, sehr gut, besonders durch die Coursera-Plattform, die wirklich sehr, sehr wunderbar ist. Ich möchte mich bei den Verantwortlichen für eine zielgerichtete Bildung bedanken, die ein effektives Niveau bietet. Bitte nehmen Sie meine aufrichtigen Grüße an Sie entgegen
Saer Taan
informative, inviting, knowledgeable course on making this a better world in terms of bringing about a sustainable healthier environment for all of us and our planet.
I found the course very informative, inspiring and professional. I would highly recommend it. I did gain a broader view on the topic and cemented fundamental ideas.
Very good course, though I would like to see more practical examples on how to make food folicies to change diet patherns.
Very interesting and useful informations concerning sustainability and our path to a more sustainable and fair world
I t was very interesting and contains valuable learning details in beautiful teaching style.
Just the right amount of breadth and depth for a short course on this very complex subject.
Very beneficial and inspiring contents for people who are interested in sustainable diet!
Great sources, and nice you can see the sources for yourself in the additional readings!
Good, concise, effective information. Great lectures and data presentation. Thanks!