Cornell Food Systems & Global Change

We are Cornell Food Systems & Global Change! Join us as we embark on a mission to transform the food systems of tomorrow. Anchored at Cornell Global Development, our team is advancing food system solutions for the health of people and the planet. We're committed to sharing valuable insights, fostering meaningful discussions, and celebrating collective advancements towards a sustainable and equitable food future. Connect with us, contribute to the dialogue, and be a catalyst for transformation! https://lnkd.in/ePUy6EKr

Two Global Development faculty have been recognized as the most influential scientists in their field, ranking in the top 1% of cited researchers in the world. A big congratulations to Mario Herrero and Johannes Lehmann for being named 2024 Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate! ?? Each researcher selected has authored multiple Highly Cited Papers? which rank in the top 1% by citations for their field(s) and publication year in the Web of Science? over the past decade. See the full list of recognized researchers: https://lnkd.in/grnCUJsX

Why do undergraduate students get involved in research, and how? What do they gain? A new article by our very own Lauren Chuhta '26 spotlights the research paths and insights of five undergraduate Global Development students in the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. ?? https://lnkd.in/e7cbAPsc Dive in to learn about research journeys from: ?? Jeffrey Xue (Lund Fellow at the Syracuse Refugee Agricultural Program) ?? Vivian Yellen (Laidlaw scholar with Laidlaw Foundation & Einaudi Center for International Studies) ?? Lea Hostetter-Habib (research assistant with Rachel Bezner Kerr) ?? Grace Dorward (research assistant with Cornell Food Systems & Global Change) ?? Yurim Nam (research assistant with Seongmin Shin and a member of the Cornell Undergraduate Research Board)

?? Is reducing meat consumption an individual or societal responsibility? Eating meat is often framed as an individual choice, but there's more to the story. Matt Gibson delves into the structural and systemic nature of meat consumption, addressing questions about food choices and their broader impacts. Discover the intricate dynamics behind our dietary decisions and their implications ??

Groundwater depletion. Greenhouse gases from manure and farm equipment. These are the hidden costs of food. Some governments are experimenting with a new way of exposing the larger costs of what we eat, hoping it could inspire consumer behavior change.

?? Tracking the Sustainable Development Goals just got easier! The Food Systems Countdown Initiative brings together data on food, nutrition, and population changes. Explore how different countries are tackling these global challenges on the Food Systems Dashboard! ????

How do we decide what to eat?? ?? Hear from our undergrad Science Communicator, Sushmi Majumder '25, about food choice and whether or not it’s a myth and learn about the diverse factors shaping the decisions behind our diets. ??

Choice is a privilege. Everyone experiences different options due to their unique circumstances and environments. Learn about the factors that shape influence how we acquire food, and what’s currently being done to ensure that no one is left behind ??

The food on our plates has a bigger impact on our planet than you might realize... but how? ????? 1?? One-third of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions come from the food system. 2?? Livestock contribute the most through methane production. 3?? Fertilizer runoff from fields releases nitrous oxide and depletes oxygen levels in water. 4?? Food waste in landfills produces methane. Every bite counts! #ClimateChange #SustainableFood #FoodSystems

Climate Change 101! Let's get into it ?? ? ??