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ANDALUSIAN CITIES AND ENVIROMENT

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What can we learn from these cities for our own town?

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What can we learn from these cities for our own town?

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“What would happen if we stopped preserving these sites?”

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“What would happen if we stopped preserving these sites?”

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“How can we balance tourism with environmental conservation?”

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“Why is it important for modern cities to integrate green spaces with cultural sites?”

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“Why is it important for modern cities to integrate green spaces with cultural sites?”

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DALL·E 2024-12-21 01.22.12 - A composite image showing green spaces integrated into the historical and urban settings of six cities_ 1. Brussels with Mont des Arts garden in bloom

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BRUSSELS,GRANADA, AMBERES, CÓRDOBA, SEVILLA, THEY ARE GREEN CITY? WHY?

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BRUSSELS,GRANADA, AMBERES, CÓRDOBA, SEVILLA, THEY ARE GREEN CITY? WHY?

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Mont des Arts Garden: Manicured gardens with historic architecture in the background.

Bois de la Cambre: A large forested park with trails, ponds, and picnic areas.

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European Parliament Green Roof: Eco-friendly design with rooftop gardens.

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Seville

Maria Luisa Park: A lush, historic park with fountains and shady areas.

Walkthrough of the park showing its greenery, monuments, and water features.

Alcázar Gardens: The royal gardens with a mix of native plants and fountains.

Mudéjar architecture and thriving vegetation.

Granada

Generalife Gardens: Alhambra’s historic gardens with intricate irrigation systems.

Panoramic views showing how water brings life to the gardens.

Carmen de los Mártires: Romantic gardens with exotic plants and a small lake.

Photo/Video Idea: Showcase the view of the Alhambra from the gardens.

Córdoba

Calleja de las Flores: A narrow street decorated with potted plants and flowers.

Walk through the street capturing the vibrant flowers and views of the Mezquita tower.

Sotos de la Albolafia: A natural area near the Guadalquivir River, home to native vegetation.

The serene riverside with wildlife and the Roman Bridge in the background.

Hasselt

Japanese Garden: The largest Japanese garden in Europe, featuring cherry blossoms and koi ponds.

Highlight the tranquility of the garden and cultural elements like bridges and lanterns.

Kapermolenpark: A family-friendly park with a focus on green spaces and recreation.

Capture the park's open fields, playgrounds, and natural areas.

Antwerp (Amberes)

Park Spoor Noord: A modern urban park with green spaces, fountains, and cultural areas.

Showcase how this park combines urban activity with environmental sustainability.

Rivierenhof: A large park with gardens, lakes, and walking trails.

The peaceful nature trails or a wide shot of the park's water features.

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DALL·E 2024-12-21 01.09.18 - A collection of six images showing historical landmarks alongside their natural surroundings_ 1. The ruins of Medina Azahara in Córdoba, with ancient 

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Key Facts About Gastronomy and the Environment

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Key Facts About Gastronomy and the Environment

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Food production is responsible for approximately 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Beef production generates 20 times more emissions per gram of protein compared to plant-based foods like lentils and beans.

Water Usage

Producing 1 kilogram of beef requires around 15,000 liters of water, while 1 kilogram of wheat requires only 1,500 liters.

Deforestation

Approximately 80% of global deforestation is caused by agricultural expansion, particularly for cattle farming and crops like soy (used for animal feed).

Food Waste

Around 1.3 billion tons of food are wasted globally each year. If food waste were a country, it would be the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases.

Sustainable Practices

Locally-sourced and seasonal foods reduce carbon footprints by cutting down transportation emissions.

Plant-based diets can reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by up to 73%.

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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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We research how nutrition affects human health at molecular and population levels to shape public policy and help people make better diet and lifestyle choices.

Location

665 Huntington Avenue
Building 2
Boston, MA 02115

Who We Are

Our faculty have made significant contributions toward understanding the biological mechanisms underlying the effects of nutrition on human metabolism and health. These include the roles of diet and lifestyle-and their interactions with genetic factors-in the cause and prevention of major health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and reproductive disorders.

Our scientists are actively engaged in a wide range of cross-disciplinary research in six key areas: nutritional biochemistry, nutritional epidemiology, public health nutrition, global nutrition, planetary health, and clinical nutrition.

Our students, postdoctoral fellows, and research associates possess a strong foundational knowledge in nutritional science, epidemiology, and public health, and learn to translate scientific discoveries into interventions that benefit communities and especially vulnerable populations.

What Sets Us Apart

We have strong connections with the Harvard medical community and other leading international institutions and programs, which allow us to engage in a range of collaborative initiatives and research projects to improve human health worldwide.

Our research programs employ a life-course approach which lets students examine the effects of nutrition on health over the entire human lifecycle, from pre-gestation to aging.

Momi Afelin describes how her community's commitment to preserving traditional practices and restoring the local food system informed her path into studying nutrition and planetary health.

Department Chair

Fredrick J. Stare Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology

Our Research

Explore our department's current research activities.

The Postdoctoral Training Grant in Academic Nutrition is an integrated fellowship program designed for doctoral graduates and physicians, led by scientists at the cutting edge of their fields.

Degree Programs

A cohort-based, multidisciplinary degree that provides students with the research and analytical tools needed to tackle a wide range of complex, large-scale public health issues.

Concentrations

Explore a range of interdisciplinary concentrations, designed to deepen students' experience in academic or professional areas aligned with their career goals.

Ready to explore our degree programs?

Head to the Program Finder to learn which nutrition programs work for you and your experience.

Related Links

The Nutrition Source is a leading authority on food and nutrition, providing science-based guidance for healthy living.

Diversity and Inclusion

Harvard Chan School is committed to building an inclusive community that welcomes and supports individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, cultures, identities, backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. That's a crucial foundation for academic excellence. And it's the only way to make progress on the many public health challenges facing the world.

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging across the department. Focus areas include raising awareness of nutrition scholars from under-represented minority backgrounds; developing plans for increased engagement in the community surrounding Harvard Chan School; strategizing ways to increase recruitment and retention of students, postdocs, staff, and faculty from under-represented backgrounds; and using surveys and interviews to better understand different people's experiences in the Department of Nutrition.

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Department of Nutrition | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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The Department of Nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health investigates the role that diet, genetics, and lifestyle play in human health and disease.

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To be sustainable, agriculture must meet the needs of present and future generations, while ensuring profitability, environmental health, and social and economic equity. Sustainable food and agriculture (SFA) contributes to all four pillars of food security – availability, access, utilization and stability – and the dimensions of sustainability (environmental, social and economic). FAO promotes SFA to help countries worldwide achieve Zero Hunger and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Find out more about FAO’s vision for Sustainable Food and Agriculture.

Why are food and agriculture systems under threat today?

Why is it imperative that we transition to SFA systems?

When is agriculture unsustainable?

Food and agriculture production systems worldwide are facing unprecedented challenges from an increasing demand for food for a growing population, rising hunger and malnutrition, adverse climate change effects, overexploitation of natural resources, loss of biodiversity, and food loss and waste. These challenges can undermine the world’s capacity to meet its food needs now and in the future. In other words, fewer people have adequate access to enough nutritious food. To find out more about the current state of food and nutrition security worldwide, visit www.fao.org/state-of-food-security-nutrition

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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Food and agriculture production systems worldwide are facing unprecedented challenges from an increasing demand for food for a growing population, rising hunger and malnutrition, adverse climate change effects, overexploitation of natural resources, loss of biodiversity, and food loss and waste. These challenges can undermine the world's capacity to meet its food needs now and in the future. In other words, fewer people have adequate access to enough nutritious food. To find out more about the current state of food and nutrition security worldwide, visit www.fao.org/state-of-food-security-nutrition

Our current food and agriculture systems are failing to address the key challenges of our times, while millions still go hungry or malnourished. Achieving a level of production that meets our needs from an already seriously depleted natural resource base will be impossible without profound changes in our food and agriculture systems. We need to expand and accelerate the transition to sustainable food and agriculture which ensures world food security, provides economic and social opportunities, and protects the ecosystem services on which agriculture depends.

Agriculture and food systems are unsustainable if they fail to benefit those whose livelihoods depend on it, if these systems rely on outdated approaches and technologies, if access to resources, inputs and markets is limited, and if there are no decent job opportunities.

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Food and agriculture production systems worldwide are facing unprecedented challenges from an increasing demand for food for a growing population, rising hunger and malnutrition, adverse climate change effects, overexploitation of natural resources, loss of biodiversity, and food loss and waste. These challenges can undermine the world's capacity to meet its food needs now and in the future.

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Medina Azahara (Córdoba) Setting: Ancient Moorish city ruins surrounded by the Sierra Morena hills.

Photo Capture the contrast between the preserved stone ruins and the wild olive trees growing nearby. Focus: How nature reclaims historical sites when preservation is not maintained.

Alhambra (Granada) Setting: Moorish palace with views of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Photo : Showcase the harmony between the gardens of the Generalife and the natural landscape. The balance between architecture and nature in historical Andalusian design.

Seville's Alcázar Setting: A blend of Mudéjar architecture and lush gardens. : Close-ups of the intricate tilework juxtaposed with vibrant, thriving gardens. : The use of water and plant life to enhance the beauty of historical spaces.

Roman Bridge of Córdoba Setting: Historic bridge over the Guadalquivir River. The bridge reflected in the water with the Mezquita-Catedral in the background. Focus: How natural elements (water, vegetation) complement historical architecture.

Brussels’ Grand Place and Mont des Arts Setting: Historic architecture surrounded by manicured gardens. Photo Idea: Capture the blend of urban history with intentional green spaces. Focus: Urban planning that respects cultural heritage and green environments.

The Cathedral of Seville and the Giralda Tower Setting: Historical Gothic architecture with surrounding orange tree courtyards. Photo Idea: Highlight the interaction between historical architecture and natural elements. Focus: How the environment enhances the visitor experience.

About Local Heritage Sites Essay Topic Ideas: “The Lost City of Medina Azahara” Focus: Why this site was abandoned and how nature has reclaimed parts of it. “What would Medina Azahara look like if it had been fully preserved?” “The Gardens of the Alhambra: Nature Meets Architecture” Focus: The significance of water features and gardens in Islamic architecture.

“How do the Generalife Gardens reflect the values of their creators?”

“Seville’s Alcázar: A Blend of Cultures and Nature” Focus: The mix of Christian and Muslim influences with natural beauty. “How do the gardens of the Alcázar symbolize peace and harmony?” “Protecting the Roman Bridge of Córdoba” Focus: The importance of maintaining this structure for future generations. “How can the Roman Bridge continue to stand strong while preserving the river ecosystem?” “Brussels’ Green Urban Heritage” Focus: How Brussels balances historical preservation with modern environmental needs. “Why is it important for modern cities to integrate green spaces with cultural sites?.

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DALL·E 2024-12-20 20.51.51 - A collection of six images showing historical landmarks alongside their natural surroundings_ 1. The ruins of Medina Azahara in Córdoba, with ancient 

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“Which of these cities do you think is the greenest?”

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“Which of these cities do you think is the greenest?”

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“What makes a dish sustainable?”

“How can we reduce food waste in our community?”

Tools to Use:

Links to resources: Sustainable recipes websites or cooking tutorials.

Canva or Adobe Express: For creating infographics about the environmental impact of food choices.