Our Work
The predominant methods of food production can have profoundly negative impacts on public health, the environment, ecosystems, and communities—despite their perceived efficiencies. Fortunately, these methods can be improved and replaced with better models, and the negative impacts mitigated. One way to make these changes is through laws and regulations, and through the enforcement of those laws and regulations. At the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, we use research and education to work toward evidence-based policy changes that can shepherd the just and sustainable food systems we urgently need. Going a step beyond documenting and characterizing the problems with the predominant models, we help identify and advance food systems solutions.
The Center aims to ensure a livable future by solving problems that emerge at the intersection of food systems and public health. We aim to implement our vision through four objectives:
Food production for health
Promote transitions to food production methods that support the health of people and the planet
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Supporting healthy diets
Align policies on food production and consumption for healthy diets
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Food system transparency
Expand transparency around food system practices and their impacts
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Fairness for workers and rural communities
Protect human rights and quality of life for food system workers and fenceline communities
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