ABOUT THE CENTER

The UPLB IdSC-FaNS is envisioned to be a national center of excellence in interdisciplinary research, teaching, and training on food and nutrition security. Its mission is to provide sufficient and nutritious food to the country’s population, considering the many intricacies of food and nutrition insecurity.

National Center of Excellence in interdisciplinary research, instruction, and extension on food & nutrition security

Goals

Create awareness on food and nutrition security issues and challenges.
Expand knowledge base on food and nutrition security.
Empower research and development institutions to address food and nutrition security issues.
Advocate policy reforms to achieve food and nutrition security.

Objectives

Generate knowledge and technologies through a multidisciplinary approach to research.
Create a platform for continuing discussion and consultations on food and nutrition security issues and challenges in the Philippines.
Mainstream food & nutrition security in curricular programs in UPLB and HEIs
Formulate and advocate policies and information that promote food and nutrition security.
Strengthen programs on food & nutrition security with the participation of other stakeholders.