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Seguridad agroalimentaria (Coursera)

Offered by Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México,
Seguridad agroalimentaria (Coursera)

La seguridad agroalimentaria es uno de los mayores problemas a nivel mundial debido a que existen millones de personas que no tienen acceso diario a los alimentos. Por ello, es necesario revisar el concepto y analizar su importancia, elementos para la construcción de políticas para generar seguridad alimentaria, así como los riesgos e implicaciones de no implementar estas políticas. Al hacerlo, puede contribuirse al reto global actual, el cual, requiere tomar conciencia de estos aspectos mejorar las condiciones de acceso, disponibilidad, estabilidad y utilización de alimentos.

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Este curso, desarrollado por el Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA) y la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), es una introducción a los elementos teórico-prácticos sobre la situación e importancia de la seguridad agroalimentaria en las Américas y a los elementos básicos para desarrollar e implementar estrategias nacionales de seguridad agroalimentaria.
El curso comprende cuatro módulos. Cada uno con una duración de 10 horas por semana. Estos cuatro módulos, abordan:

  1. El concepto de la seguridad agroalimentaria.
  2. La importancia de la seguridad agroalimentaria para el bienestar de los países.
  3. Elementos para la construcción e implementación de estrategias nacionales de seguridad agroalimentaria.
  4. Riesgos e implicaciones de no adoptar e implementar una estrategia de seguridad alimentaria a nivel país.

Si eres un experto en el sector agropecuario y agroindustrial o eres novato en estos temas pero son de tu interés, este curso es para ti.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
El concepto y las dimensiones de la seguridad agroalimentaria
En este módulo, te daremos la bienvenida al curso. Revisaremos la forma de trabajo y todo lo necesario para concluirlo satisfactoriamente. También, introduciremos el concepto de Seguridad Agroalimentaria y sus respectivas dimensiones. Para concluir, analizaremos la importancia de este tema a nivel global y en el hemisferio.

WEEK 2
La importancia de la seguridad agroalimentaria para el bienestar de los países
Ahora que ya conoces qué es la seguridad agroalimentaria, es momento de reconocer su importancia. Revisaremos el impacto que tiene la implementación de una iniciativa de seguridad agroalimentaria en la vida de las comunidades y países. Ejemplo de ello puede ser la reducción de la pobreza, el combate a la desnutrición y que la población cuente con acceso a los alimentos.

WEEK 3
Elementos para la construcción e implementación de estrategias nacionales de seguridad agroalimentaria
Construir e implementar estrategias nacionales de seguridad agroalimentaria es necesario para la mejor vida de los países y sus habitantes pero ¿Cuáles son los elementos mínimos necesarios para desarrollar una estrategia nacional de seguridad agroalimentaria? ¿Cuál es la importancia de la sostenibilidad de la implementación de esta estrategia a nivel país? Descubrámoslos juntos en este módulo.

WEEK 4
Riesgos e implicaciones de no contar con una estrategia de seguridad agroalimentaria a nivel país
Ya conoces los beneficios de contar con una estrategia de seguridad agroalimentaria a nivel país. Pero ¿Cuáles son las implicaciones e impactos negativos de no desarrollar e implementar una estrategia de seguridad agroalimentaria a nivel país? ¿Qué impacto tiene en la población local y global?

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