Sustainable Urban Food System (Competence)

'This course will discuss concepts, theories, policy issues and best practices on sustainable urban food system management in megacities of Asia. It will address policy challenges that are specific to urban food systems. Topics will cover the problems and prospects of urban agriculture (e.g. community gardens, vertical farming), reducing food waste, changing consumption pattern of urban consumers and associated health risks and technology for a sustainable urban food ecosystem in Asia. Singapore�s approach to building and maintaining a sustainable food system will be receive a special focus and scrutiny.'