Marlene Ohlau
Research Associate - Food Systems
As a research associate, Marlene works on the sustainable transformation of food systems in terms of content and strategic development with a focus on True Cost Accounting (TCA), in particular the establishment of a TCA network (TCA Alliance). She studied Food Science and holds a PhD in Agricultural Science from the University of Göttingen. During the last 5 years she has worked intensively on sustainable dietary behaviour, analysing characteristics of plant-based diets, substitution patterns and food choice factors, possible communication channels for education and the role of sensory perception in consumer behaviour.
Media Coverage
Unveiling the Political Landscape of True Cost Accounting
The FAO’s SOFA 2023 Report has thrust the issue of true costs of our global agrifood system into the spotlight.
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Hidden Costs of Food: Sustainable Change Needs Sustainable Economic Systems
An FAO report gives an idea of the side effects of food production in social, environmental, and health terms. But how can change be achieved?