Tuesdays 12:30-2:30 PM
September 30 through November 18, 2003
D.O.C. House
This course will be a discussion of growing problems and possible solutions to the future needs for food and water. We will study the current composition of food supply and fresh water resources in different areas of the world. What are the current trends in each of these areas for food production, food consumption, and fresh water needs? How are these trends being driven by population growth, urbanization and industrialization, technical advances in food production and water management; or by growing shortages of natural resources in the face of increased need?
The potential impact of these trends in different areas, and the steps that might alleviate problems or accelerate solutions will be discussed. Participants will be invited to give individual reports on a country or area of their choice.
Class is limited to 20 participants.
Charles Careyreceived a B.A. from Wesleyan University and an M.B.A. from New York University. He started his career in credit and banking and then worked for a number of years in the pulp and paper industry before coming President and CEO of the National Food Processors Association. That organization represents the industry in Washington D.C. and conducts scientific studies of food safety and preservation at its three research laboratories.
