Environmental Science, The Food System in a Sustainable Societal Transformation

Education facts

Code: MX304G

This course explores what sustainable societal transformation can mean, how it differentiates from pervious societal transformations and how food systems can be barriers and bridges in achieving sustainable societal transformations. Students will learn about and analyse different perspectives on sustainable societal transformations and how these are being practiced and lived around the world. Throughout the course, the focus is put on the interlinkage between the environmental, societal and food systems. The course has an interdisciplinary perspective and combines theoretical frameworks with practical strategies for leveraging food systems as catalysts for sustainable societal transformation.

Entry requirements

60 Credits in Environmental Science, where Environmental Science, Environmental Science Perspectives on Today’s Food System, 15 Credits, Environmental Science, Food Systems, an Introduction, 7,5 Credits and Environmental Science, Transdisciplinary Perspectives on Sustainable Development, 7,5 Credits are included.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Environmental Science, The Food System in a Sustainable Societal Transformation

  Örebro University

  Start date: 5 October 2026

  End date: 8 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %