Promoting healthy, culturally relevant, and biodiversity-rich food consumption patterns.
BERC Nigeria’s sustainable diets research explores the intersection between nutrition, biodiversity, culture, and environmental sustainability. We promote food systems that are healthy for people and the planet, with a strong emphasis on indigenous foods and locally adapted crops.
Research Focus Areas
Indigenous and traditional diets in Nigeria
Nutritional value of local crops and wild foods
Dietary diversity and food security
Linkages between biodiversity loss and malnutrition
Sustainable food consumption patterns
Our Approach
BERC Nigeria’s sustainable diets research explores the intersection between nutrition, biodiversity, culture, and environmental sustainability. We promote food systems that are healthy for people and the planet, with a strong emphasis on indigenous foods and locally adapted crops.
Sustainable diets reduce environmental pressure, improve public health, and preserve Nigeria’s rich food heritage while addressing hunger and malnutrition.
The Centre is in the fore front of providing empirical data for research and awareness on the sustainable utilization and conservation of the Nigerian Biological Resources.