Who we are
"We develop equitable, science-based integrated solutions to solve the grand transformational challenges of food systems. We are at the heart of national and international initiatives creating positive change for planet, people and health."
- Mario Herrero, Director of Food Systems & Global Change
What we do
Virtual Fencing
In partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund, we are developing low-cost virtual livestock fencing that would benefit farmers and animals, improve public health in developing countries, and combat climate change.
We grapple with the vexing scientific and policy challenges of today and model sustainable food systems of tomorrow.
The latest
News
Advisory Highlights: Preliminary evidence demonstrates that health care systems could incorporate healthy foods into a patient’s care, with resulting improvements in health outcomes, reduced health care utilization and improved cost...
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Food system shocks – like natural disasters, political conflicts, or pandemics – raise the prices of staple foods, reduce access to good-quality diets and increase hunger. In low- and middle-income countries, the impacts of such shocks can be...
Field Note
Meet Taryn Chung '26 , a New York City native, immersing herself in the realm of food systems research with Cornell's Food Systems & Global Change research group within the Department of Global Development. Taryn is a Laidlaw Scholar majoring in...