Global ETD Search
Search theses and dissertations gathered from participating repositories worldwide. Every result links back to the library that holds it. No account is needed.
Results
Showing 1 to 20 of 25 for “"sustainable food systems"”.
-
Closing the loop: Assessing the viability and environmental risks of human excreta-derived fertilizers in sustainable food systems
There is a need to increase food security and sustainability in food systems to ensure food production for generations to come. Currently, most food production is done through conventional agriculture which relies on synthetic fertilizers. While synthetic fertilizers help to sustain food …
-
Agricultural cooperatives: promoting or hindering fairer and more sustainable food systems? The case of Spain and the UK
… the sustainability credentials of European food and farming. Cooperatives, regardless of the sector they operate in, are expected to work for the benefit of their members, show concern for their communities (including sustainable development) and promote cooperative economies. This research …
-
Alternative Food Landscapes. Designing Food-Sensitive Landscapes beyond Urban-Rural Bonundaries
… urbanisation and climate change, integrating sustainable food systems into urban-rural landscapes has become a crucial strategy for developing resilient environments and communities. Contemporary food systems' weaknesses have been exacerbated by global crises like COVID-19 and geopolitical …
-
Improving Nutritional Intake Through Environmentally Sustainable School Food Programs
… growth, development, and academic achievement. Food insecurity and overweight are concerns in school-aged children, and food literacy skills are declining. The structure of our society has led to little connection between people and their food, including where it comes from and how to grow and …
-
A Systems Thinking Approach to Examine Local Food Systems Planning Through a Climate-Biodiversity-Health Lens: A Comox Valley Case Study
Food systems are highly vulnerable to the effects of anthropogenic climate change and environmental degradation. At the same time, food systems contribute significantly to the production of greenhouse gases that drive climate change and negatively impact ecosystems. Such a vicious cycle of cause …
-
An Exploration of the Structure, Issue Framing and Priorities of Virginia's Food Policy Groups to Collaborate on a Healthy, Resilient and Sustainable Food System
Food policy groups (FPG) have emerged in the United States (U.S.) to create healthy, resilient and sustainable food systems. There is a lack of research about FPG in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This M.S. thesis describes a mixed-methods study that investigated the structure, issue framing, …
-
A ¿GREEN PATH¿ STRATEGY FOR COMPLETE RECOVERY OF BUCKWHEAT PROCESSING BYPRODUCTS
… husk, thereby contributing to the reduction of food waste and the establishment of more sustainable and resource-efficient production systems. This work aligns with one of the key priorities of the European Green Deal, namely the efficient and responsible utilization of food by-products and food …
-
Gateway to Green: The Family Experience of Community Supported Agriculture
… great interest in the creation and support of sustainable food systems through the consumption of local and seasonable foods. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs are one example of a sustainable food system model in which consumers purchase weekly produce shares directly from local …
-
Social Aesthetics: Affecting Change in Food Provisioning
Food embodies our most intimate relationship with nature. We ingest it to survive. Without it, perish. Through time humans have physically distanced the places of food cultivation from human inhabitation. In recent decades green planning initiatives embraced urban agriculture as a critical element …
-
Exploring foodscapes in Small Island Developing States through a transition lens: a mixed-methods investigation
This research is an investigation of foodscapes in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). I explore the complex relationships shaping food systems, diet, and health with respect to the social practices involved in sourcing food in this context. SIDS are a group of 57 diverse countries that have …
-
Governing Indigenous food systems: Global practices and local realities in Sri Lanka
… on advancing the understanding of Indigenous food system governance. Indigenous communities inhabit various geographical areas, each encountering distinct climate changes that affect their food systems. Specific governance strategies designed to address these unique climate changes are crucial …
-
DEFINITION AND CRITICAL EVALUATION OF NUTRITIONAL STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THE DEVELOPMENT OF OPTIMIZED HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE DIETARY PATTERNS: FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE
The concept of sustainable food systems is not new, but nowadays the definition of dietary patterns or recommendations able to improve both health and contribute to the transformation of food systems is strongly advocated. In the current scenario, the recognized intersection of climate change, …
-
Wild Foods for Sustainable Food Security and Nutrition
… need to re-evaluate how we produce quality food if we are to meet goals to reduce all forms of malnutrition and environmental and climate commitments. Whilst dominant paradigms around agriculture and environmental conservation have tended to view food production and sustainability goals as …
-
LIFE CYCLE DESIGN, A STRATEGY TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT IN AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS
The agri-food system is at the centre of global challenges and is under constant pressure to balance ecosystem protection, economic sustainability, and social equity. In the face of climate change, resource scarcity, and the urgent need for more sustainable production and consumption patterns, …
-
Nutritional and Bioactive Characterisation of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Green Shoots as a Protein-Rich Leafy Vegetable
The global pursuit of food security requires consistent access to food that is adequate in quantity, quality, and diversity, yet there is still a significant challenge, particularly in regions such as the Canadian Prairies, where the availability of fresh green leafy vegetables is limited outside …
-
Formulation, physicochemical and rehydration properties of whey protein powders containing nanoparticulated whey protein structures
… with the first chapter examining the future of food formulation and the role of whey proteins, specifically in the context of clean label and sustainable food systems. As a result, many food ingredients are being eliminated from formulations to meet these new demands, necessitating new …
-
INTEGRATED AND SUSTAINABLE STRATEGY FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF NOVEL FOOD SAFETY,FOCUSING ON BIOACTIVE PEPTIDES AND PHYTOCOMPLEXES
… been increasing attention within the European food sector toward foods that are expected to provide health benefits in addition to basic nutrition. This shift is actually reflected in the growing interest in functional foods and in the search for new ingredients that may contribute to health …
-
Reimagining small firm growth for a post-growth context: a regional study of artisan food producers at farmers' markets
Food production and consumption pose pressing and unavoidable challenges for society. A consolidated global food system has increased the output of ultra-processed food and threatens the livelihoods of small food producers. At the intersection between food, people, and the environment are locally …
-
NUTRITIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISATION OF ALTERNATIVE FEED AND FOOD INGREDIENTS: EMPHASIS ON HEMP-BASED PRODUCTS, CO-PRODUCTS, MICROALGAE AND CULTURED MEAT
… population has led to an increase in demand for food, particularly meat and dairy products, further intensifying livestock production, resulting in an enhanced use of grain for animal feed and competition with crops for direct human consumption. In parallel, over time, the livestock sector has …
Page 1 of 2