The use of case studies grounds conceptual points in real-world examples.
1: Introduction: can we feed the world sustainably?
PART I: Food and environment
2: Biodiversity: what are the impacts of food production on biodiversity?
3: Pollution: how are food systems related to environmental pollution?
4: Water: how does agriculture impact freshwater resources?
5: Soils: what are the impacts of agriculture on soils?
6: Climate change: how will food systems and the climate interact?
7: Energy: what is the role of energy in food production, and how must it change?
Part II: Food and society
8: Nutrition: how are diets linked to environmental impacts?
9: Food security: what are the challenges in providing everyone accessible, affordable, and healthy food?
10: Food aid: how can food aid effectively reduce food insecurity?
11: Consumption: how can we promote sustainable food consumption?
Part III: Food and governance
12: Food systems: how are food systems organised in a globalized economy?
13: Governance: how can food systems be governed to promote sustainability?
14: Collective action: how do collective action problems hinder the transition to sustainable food systems?
15: Summary: a view toward the future
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