The Future of Food Programme
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The Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Food, funded by the Oxford Martin School, is an interdisciplinary research initiative at the University of Oxford that seeks to address global challenges of the 21st Century. The objective of the Programme is to synthesise existing studies on the food system, and to encourage new interdisciplinary research that tackles the issues of sustainably, healthily, and equitably feeding the global populace. The programme's goals are:
- To serve as a hub for food systems research at the University of Oxford, permitting individuals both within and outside the University to learn about ongoing food-related research at Oxford.
- To foster solution-focused research to tackle significant food system issues.
- To promote collaboration between researchers at Oxford and other institutions, and policymakers in government, international organisations, the private sector, and non-governmental organisations.
- To foster interest in this field among Oxford’s undergraduate and postgraduate students.
A substantial revamp of the existing global food system is required to address the challenge of nourishing a growing world population in a healthy, equitable, sustainable, and resilient manner. The research encompasses the scientific, economic, social and environmental aspects of food production and consumption, as well as the impact of food on health, sustainability, and economic development.
Through the integration of existing research, support for new interdisciplinary initiatives, and facilitation of collaborations between academia, government, civil society and the private sector, the programme provides novel insights and proposes efficient solutions to the challenges of feeding the global population.
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Oxford Martin School
University Of Oxford
Old Indian Institute Building
34 Broad Street
Oxford
OX1 3BD
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University of Oxford
Oxford
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2025-02-20 22:14:36