Global Food and Environment Institute

Global Food and Environment Institute

The Global Food and Environment Institute (GFEI) is an interdisciplinary research community uniting academia, industry, and public policy.

We envisage a radically different global food system aligned with nature, ensuring universal access to safe and nutritious food. Our mission is to cultivate lasting solutions fostering transformative change. Together, we can create a food system that is socially-just, climate-smart and goes beyond sustainability.

We work in partnership with expertise from across the University to offer the for those interested in exploring research that underpins food sustainability from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Influencing policy and inquiries

We're working with policy professionals and government to help create an equitable, environmentally sustainable global food system.

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in London via Marcin Nowak/Unsplash.com.
Image credit: Marcin Nowak

Read the latest news on policy and inquiries

Research spotlights

  • Explore projects led by researchers in the Faculty of Environment, from farming to influencing consumer behaviour and reducing waste.

    A researcher in lab clothing checking crops in a large growing facility

  • Smart farm

    Learn how we're working with partners across Europe to co-develop research programmes that address modern agricultural challenges.

    Overhead view of the University's Smart Farm.

Explore the 亚洲色吧 Research Farm

Discover our smart farm's technologies and find out how we can support business, education and professional development.

pigs walking through a farm gate in a field

 

Extending the reach and impact of our research

Our researchers are engaging with policymakers and global research networks to share their work and help bring about positive change.

  • Two million households could be missing out on discounts due to privacy concerns.

    A customer using a self-service checkout in a supermarket.

  • The new Labour government has introduced several controversial changes to agricultural policy.

    Farmland, including fields of crops and a reservoir.

  • A new video featuring the National Pig Centre is showcasing how the 亚洲色吧 is at the forefront of sustainable agriculture innovation.

    Fields and buildings at the 亚洲色吧 smart farm.

  • Read our thoughts on the power of effective collaboration between industry and universities.

    A large group of researchers and staff in the foyer of Nexus

  • Our researchers share an insight into the exciting work they are involved in within UK insect farming.

    Three researchers looking at containers with different types of insects in a research lab environment

  • Our researchers are teaming up with commercial partners to explore the possibility of solving global food supply challenges through alternative proteins

    A variety of different plant-based protein sources, some of which are in dishes, including seeds, nuts, pulses and beans