A Blog of the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Das globale Ernährungssystem stösst an seine Grenzen und die Suche nach neuen Lösungen beschäftigt die Wissenschaft. Die Geschichte zeigt, dass es bereits vor hunderten von Jahren urbane und produktive Anbausysteme gab. Zu diesen gehörten die Chinampas von Mexico, die die Grundlage des Azteken-Imperiums bildeten.
You know the score – it is estimated that a quarter to half of the food we produce worldwide is wasted or lost [1]. This makes reducing food waste and loss a key component in reducing food insecurity and in achieving the reduction of human impact on water use, land use, and the climate [1; 2].
Himalayas. Most people in the village are farmers and depend on agriculture for a living. I have always loved the vibe in my village where I would see farmers working passionately under the scorching heat. The region has always been known for the pioneers of organic farming and embracing diversity in cultivated crops.
We have to CHANGE how we EAT and GROW food to provide sustainable healthy diets to a growing population. A food system transformation is necessary to fight climate change, environmental degradation and the different forms of malnutrition that still coexist.
