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Circular Business Models for Sustainable Urban Food Systems

Target GroupBachelor, Executive Education, Master, PhDResource TypeFull CourseDomainNature-Society-Economy Interactions and DependenciesDuration> 4hAuthorPaola de Bernardi, Bodo Steiner, Simona Grande, Johanna Hyytiäinen
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This course introduces you to the design and development of circular food systems as a pathway to building resilient, smart, and sustainable cities. You’ll learn how cities can act as catalysts for healthier, more inclusive food policies, exploring the role of systems thinking, institutional innovation, and participatory approaches in shaping sustainable futures and advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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This FutureLearn course, Circular Business Models for Sustainable Urban Food Systems, is designed to help learners explore how cities can drive the transition toward resilient and sustainable food systems. Structured over four weeks with an expected commitment of around four hours per week, the course combines videos, articles, audio materials, quizzes, and reflection tasks to provide a comprehensive understanding of circular economy principles in the context of food systems and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Coordinate sequencing with other curricular elements to avoid overlap and ensure progression. Students should engage with comprehensive learning objectives through varied assessment methods. Monitor workload distribution and provide academic support resources. Design integration opportunities that connect course content to broader academic programs and professional development goals.

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