The sustainability of “local” food: A review for policy-makers
In the political discussion, the promotion of local food systems and short supply chains is
sometimes presented as a means to increase the resilience of the food system, eg in the …
sometimes presented as a means to increase the resilience of the food system, eg in the …
Improved water management can increase food self-sufficiency in urban foodsheds of Sub-Saharan Africa
Rising urban food demand in Sub-Saharan Africa will put pressure on local resource
boundaries, such as the available land area and water resources. In assessing the extent to …
boundaries, such as the available land area and water resources. In assessing the extent to …
[HTML][HTML] Regional self-sufficiency: A multi-dimensional analysis relating agricultural production and consumption in the European Union
Short food supply chains and circularity are discussed as key factors for a sustainable food
system. Although self-sufficiency ratios (SSR) are often used to characterize agri-food …
system. Although self-sufficiency ratios (SSR) are often used to characterize agri-food …
Exploring alternative pathways toward more sustainable regional food systems by foodshed assessment–City region examples from Vienna and Bristol
The resilience of the food supply system has become a vital issue for many countries
especially under substantial international supply disturbances (eg the effects of COVID-19 …
especially under substantial international supply disturbances (eg the effects of COVID-19 …
Multiple evaluation of urban and peri-urban agriculture and its relation to spatial planning: The case of Prato territory (Italy)
D Fanfani, B Duží, M Mancino, M Rovai - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2022 - Elsevier
Urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPUA) can play a fundamental role in producing
Ecosystem Services (ES) ES at the local level improving sustainability of urban/rural …
Ecosystem Services (ES) ES at the local level improving sustainability of urban/rural …
Exploring China's food security evolution from a local perspective
Local food self-sufficiency is a feasible path to make up for supply chain dependence
caused by food system globalization. However, despite policies advocating food …
caused by food system globalization. However, despite policies advocating food …
Impacts and perspectives of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban-rural linkages in Rwanda
Marketplaces are regarded as essential public spaces, providing not only access to fresh
produce but also functioning as important social infrastructures. Marketplaces also …
produce but also functioning as important social infrastructures. Marketplaces also …
[HTML][HTML] Demand side options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the land footprint of urban food systems: A scenario analysis for the City of Vienna
The provision of food is fundamental for society, but it is also a major driver of environmental
change. Cities are important consumers of food, harboring more than half of the global …
change. Cities are important consumers of food, harboring more than half of the global …
[HTML][HTML] Assessing food self-sufficiency of selected European Functional Urban Areas vs metropolitan areas
The resilience of the local food system is being underlined as one of the most important
strategic goals for a sustainable future. However, since the question of what constitutes the …
strategic goals for a sustainable future. However, since the question of what constitutes the …
Foodshed, agricultural diversification and self-sufficiency assessment: beyond the isotropic circle foodshed—a case study from Avignon (France)
The regionalization of food systems in order to shorten supply chains and develop local
agriculture to feed city regions presents particular challenges for food planning and policy …
agriculture to feed city regions presents particular challenges for food planning and policy …