WFSC News
Call for Applications - World Food System Summer School 2025
We are excited to announce that applications for the 2025 World Food System Summer School “Design Ideas for Sustainable Food Systems” are open now!
Microalgae production for more sustainable and nutritious diets
Updates from the Novel Protein for Food and Feed Flagship Project include the research team from ETH Zurich recently contributed to the Spirulina Industry Development International Conference.
Transforming lives: Supporting sustainable sanitation at South African schools
The RUNRES team reports on a successful innovation for improving sanitation systems in South Africa primary schools. The devised state-of-the-art system improves sanitation facilities and also offers the unique, eco-friendly advantage of providing nutrients for school agricultural activities.
Improving training programs for women farmers in central India
A recent study examined how training programs for Indian women working in agriculture can be improved. ETH student Alicia Luther found that effective trainings should be held in a participative and demand-driven way. A participative methodology is key to include participants’ topics of interest, making the potential for adoption higher.
Beyond the Price Tag: True Costs in the Food and Agricultural System
At a recent webinar, experts from various fields discussed the current state of true cost accounting, its challenges, and ongoing initiatives aimed at integrating this comprehensive approach into food systems. The event was hosted by the World Food System Center and the Swiss Society for Agricultural Economics and Sociology.