{"id":9692,"date":"2024-01-26T01:20:06","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T01:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/research-activity-2-certification-schemes-in-global-food-and-resource-governance\/"},"modified":"2024-01-26T01:20:06","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T01:20:06","slug":"research-activity-2-certification-schemes-in-global-food-and-resource-governance","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/research-activity-2-certification-schemes-in-global-food-and-resource-governance\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Activity #2: Certification schemes in global food and resource governance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learning objective:<\/u> <\/span> The purpose of this research activity is for you to develop knowledge and expertise on a leading certification scheme in the food and resource sector.  Through this research activity you will come to understand the governance of the certification scheme in practice, its role in changing the market, and whether the scheme is effective in achieving its stated social and\/or environmental objectives.  Students will use this research activity as the basis to critically analyze and reflect on the opportunities for improving global food and resource production.<\/p>\n

Notes and tips:<\/u> <\/span>  I would start with the required readings for week 4 before starting the research.  Doing so will provide additional context\/background on the global governance issues related to certification schemes.  I also suggest checking out the International Institute for Sustainable Development\u2019s (IISD) State of Sustainability Initiatives (https:\/\/www.iisd.org\/ssi\/ (Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/span>Links to an external site.<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/span>\u2013 this is a great introductory resource on certification schemes and the markets they operate in.<\/p>\n

Instructions:<\/u>  You will write a brief report (1200 words max) examining a selected certification scheme.  Choose from <\/span>one<\/u> <\/span>of the followings schemes:<\/p>\n