The agri-food sector is key to tackling global challenges like food security, sustainability, and climate change. Rapid population growth, urbanization, and changing consumption patterns are stressing agri-food systems, affecting their ability to provide nutritious food and maintain environmental health. These systems also face issues like extreme weather, land degradation, and biodiversity loss, requiring a holistic, sustainable approach.
ELLS aims to address these challenges by training students to become "change agents" with a systemic approach. This program will help students connect and apply their knowledge to real-world problems, enhancing their skills and employability.
Key Goals:
- Promote student mobility and international collaboration for diverse perspectives.
- Encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in sustainable agri-food systems.
- Develop skills in system analysis, scenario-based planning, and multi-criteria analysis.
- Foster partnerships with industry for internships and networking opportunities.
This enhances education and career prospects for ELLS students, aligning with job market demands and global challenges.
Coordinating University: WUR
Contact Information
| University | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| WUR | Katrien Descheemaeker | katrien.descheemaeker@wur.nl |
| AGRO | Jacques Wery | jacues.wery@institut-agro.fr |
| SLU | Marcos Lana | marcos.lana@slu.se |
| UHOH | Sabine Zikeli | sabine.zikeli@uni-hohenheim.de |
| UGent |
Peter Goethals Andrée De Cock |
|
| BOKU | Stefanie Lemke | stefanie.lemke@boku.ac.at |
| EMÜ | Evelin Loit-Harro | evelin.loit-harro@emu.ee |
| UNITUS | Mauro Maesano |