Sustainable Agriculture Food and Justice
Program Overview In much of the world, industrial food systems provide plentiful and relatively cheap food, a convenience that comes with steep environmental and social costs. HECUA’s exploration of culinary culture and food production in Italy offers an alternative, taking students behind the scenes at the Castello Sonnino, a family-owned historic estate with a sustainable […]
Introduction to Global Climate Change
Block 4: EV128 Introduction to Global Climate Change Known for its ancient monuments, delectable cuisine, and world-class vineyards, Italy faces a unique set of challenges tied to modern-day climate change. In this variation on the popular on-campus “EV128: Introduction to Global Climate Change” course, we will discuss the fundamentals of Earth’s climate system as well as […]
Rural Sustainability – Tourism, Food and Wine in Central Italy
20Program Overview: This experiential seminar explores the historic and contemporary connections between local food and wine and the tourism industry in the rural countryside of Tuscany. Within a framework of sustainability students participate in local food and wine production and agritourism consumption. This program fits with UBC’s growing focus on sustainability and the international transferability […]