WFSC News
ETH Zurich students tackle water challenges in agriculture at FAO course in Rome
The role of water for food and nutrition security was the central theme of a three-day course held at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome. Organized by the World Food System Center, as part of a lecture on food security, the course brought together agricultural and environmental science students from ETH Zurich for an interactive learning experience.
Tackling an underestimated greenhouse gas with low-cost sensors
An innovative project is underway to equip farmers with low-power, cost-effective sensors designed to measure nitrous oxide emissions directly in their fields. This technology offers a promising route towards a more sustainable agriculture by enabling farmers to optimize fertilization and mitigate nitrous oxide emissions.
What is a food system?
The World Food System Center is launching the Food System Journey website, a platform allowing visitors to explore the challenges in our food system and discover innovative solutions from research at ETH Zurich through captivating graphics, videos, and stories.
World Food System Center Phase 3 Report
We are excited to share the report on our third phase of operations (2021-2024), which highlights our diverse research, education, and outreach activities focused on food system transformation.
Exploring Food Coalitions Beyond the Local Scale
Alumni Stories: Marta López Cifuentes shares how her Summer School experience sparked her interest in investigating alternative models of global food value chains, leading to the successful initiation of a project on trans-local food coalitions.