你将学到什么
Investigate the interactions between climate change and agriculture, including basic facts about the effects of climate change and the most important greenhouse gases
Describe the principles of climate smart agriculture, in particular the three pillars of mitigation, adaptation and productivity
Explore the basics of milk and wine production, possible future problems in these sectors and how they can be subject to adaptation and mitigation
Discuss the complexity of food production systems, why it can be difficult to implement climate smart agriculture and other forms of sustainable farming, and how the effects can be measured
Reflect on how consumer behaviour, policies and regulations, and financial aspects influence the adoption of climate smart and other sustainable practices
课程概况
Global warming is a reality so it’s vital our societies and industries respond to the changing climate. Can farming meet this challenge?
Explore the principles and practical applications of Climate Smart Agriculture: mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions, adaption to climate change and stable or increased food production in the context of European dairy farming and wine production.
How does farming impact on global warming and greenhouse gases? What are the barriers to adopting CSA and how can these be addressed?
课程大纲
Climate change and greenhouse gases
The interactions between climate change and agriculture
Food security
Climate smart agriculture; history, principles and examples
Different views on the food production system
面向人群
There are no special requirements for this course. It will be of interest to anyone who wants to learn more about modern food production, farming and environmental challenges.
