Blueberries and green beans in paper trays on a yellow checked tablecloth

Global Food Initiative

UC is working to address one of the critical issues of our time: How to sustainably and nutritiously feed a world population expected to reach 8 billion by 2025.

Sustainable Agriculture Education Association conference overview
UC Santa Cruz’s Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems, with support from the UC Global Food Initiative, hosted the Sustainable Agriculture Education Association national conference, highlighting hands-on educational efforts that bridge scientific and social issues.
Grad student’s water-mapping work leads to national recognition
Using big data to streamline water planning and fight climate change.
Why do seabirds eat plastic? The answer stinks
Marine plastic debris is an olfactory trap for seabirds.
Mexico's soda tax could reduce diabetes, heart disease and health costs
International study finds that Mexico's soda tax could save approximately $1 billion in direct health care costs over next decade.