Certificate in Circular Bioeconomy in Agri-Food Systems 

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This module will review the concept of circular bioeconomy with respect to our global agri-food systems. It will explore the impact of waste along the agri-food supply chains and the implications for achieving food security, and sustainability targets. It will educate the learner on sources, types and volumes of waste, current waste management practices, and waste prevention and reduction strategies. It will also review the concept of circularity and its purpose within agri-food systems and the mechanisms and strategies being adopted at present to promote the concept of the circular bioeconomy within our agri-food systems. Specific technical areas covered will include, but are not limited to, the circular economy, challenges of circular agriculture and food systems, policy with respect to circularity and the bioeconomy, waste management, prevention, and reduction strategies.