Powered by Enactus Netherlands, Popping Bubbles is a podcast series that brings together academics and entrepreneurs committed to achieving sustainable development goals. Hosts Stefan and Liza chat with their guests about what it takes to achieve these goals, how the guests leading the charge in their respective fields, and students and other young people can […]
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From 16th – 18th October 2024, Wageningen Centre of Sustainability Governance organised a conference entitled ‘Governing Sustainable Transformations’. The central theme of the conference centred around the questions: Can sustainability transformation be governed? And if so by whom, what and how? As part of the thematic session ‘Evaluating Sustainable Transformations’, I presented the outcomes of […]
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From October to November 2024, I tutored for the course Managing Science and Technology in Society. An advanced introduction to the academic field of Science and Technology Studies (STS), the course allowed second year Master’s students to study the interactions of science and technology with society, and the various ways in which they mutually shape […]
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In Spetember 2024, I participated in the European Society for Agricultural and Food Ethics’ conference ‘EurSafe2024’. This year’s theme was the ethics of novel food production and consumption scenarios. This included proposals to address the vulnerability of food systems, the environmental impact of food production, and long-term impact of climate change on food security and […]
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For Coffee Intelligence, I was interviewed by the author of this article (Sarah Charles) about my perspective on using science and research-backed claims for coffee marketing. The article is a blend of the author’s own ideas and my reflections. The article was published on the Coffee Intelligence website in August 2024. The marriage of science […]
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Written for eufic.org. Published in August 2024. In Europe and around the world, the safety and regulatory status of glyphosate, a commonly employed herbicide, remain subjects of ongoing debate. Despite its effectiveness in weed control and utility in modern agriculture, concerns persist about its presence in food and potential health risks. While conflicting conclusions emerge […]
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Written for eufic.org. Published in August 2024. As the population grows and agricultural land remains limited, it is important to ensure that farms are as productive as they can be. In modern agriculture, pesticides are critical for the productivity of farming systems and for safeguarding consumers from the ill effects of pest-damaged foods. However, if used in […]
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Written for eufic.org. Published in July 2024. Picture this: you just finished a delicious meal, and in a fight against food waste, you are eager to store your leftovers in a convenient plastic container. Most plastics these days are labelled ’BPA-free’; but what exactly does this mean and why does it matter? This article explores […]
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Written for eufic.org. Published in July 2024. Caffeine is a natural stimulant that belongs to a class of compounds called xanthines. The most well-known source of caffeine is the coffee bean, the seed of the Coffea plant. Other natural sources include the tea leaf, kola nut, cacao pod, and guarana berries. Caffeine can also be […]
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On June 18 2024, Foodvalley NL published their position paper on upcycled food and ingredients. As a contributing author, I co-wrote the chapter entitled ‘The regulatory framework from a European perspective’. This collaboration allowed me to translate findings from my PhD research on food waste valorisation into actionable steps for stakeholders at the forefront of […]
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Madhura Rao 