Which technologies, discoveries and inventions have made it possible to feed the world’s growing population? Our expert speakers will present technologies ranging from ancient methods of preserving food to modern gene sequencing.
Category: #2 Climate Accessibility [Science]
Which technologies, discoveries and inventions have made it possible to feed the world’s growing population? Our expert speakers will present technologies ranging from ancient methods of preserving food to modern gene sequencing. The event will culminate in an audience vote on which has made the biggest and most sustainable contribution to ensuring there is food on your plate.
Some of the technologies that will be presented are controversial, for example genetic modification; some are so ancient we take them for granted, like fermentation. Some, such as chemical fertilisers and pesticides, increase yields but threaten the natural environment. Pasteurisation doesn’t increase the amount of food in the world, but it does ensure it’s safe to eat. Some technologies are accessible to the poorest people in the world; others aren’t.
Which one will you vote for?
Speakers:
Tina Barsby, St Edmund's College - University of Cambridge
Professor Shailaja Fennell, Department of Land Economy
Dr Inanna Hamati-Ataya, Sociology Research
Prof Martin Jones, Department of Archaeology
Chair: Professor Howard Griffiths.
About the organiser:
Abigail Youngman and Francesca Re Manning
How to Register
This is a IN PERSON event. Location is the Large Lecture Theatre at Plant Sciences, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EA.
There will be sign posting on the day as well. Please register to confirm your place.