Sustainable Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture - Key Challenges and Potential Solutions for Transitioning to Sustainable Urban Food Systems in India

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dc.contributor.authorWorld Resources Institute
dc.coverage.spatialIndia
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-12T06:37:35Z
dc.date.available2024-01-12T06:37:35Z
dc.date.issued2024-01
dc.descriptionThis report examines the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing sustainable urban and peri-urban agriculture within Indian food systems. As urban populations expand and food demand increases, current supply chains contribute to significant food loss, waste, and greenhouse gas emissions, while also failing to adequately address nutritional requirements. The document explores seven key thematic areas, including policy, resilience, nutrition, and economics, to identify how localised agricultural production can enhance food security and sustainability. By transitioning towards more circular resource management and integrating sustainable farming practices into urban environments, the research highlights potential benefits such as improved dietary diversity, reduced environmental impact, and expanded livelihood opportunities for marginalised communities, ultimately supporting broader national and global food systems transformation objectives.en
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/44591
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number4 p.
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectagriculture
dc.subjectadequate food supply
dc.subjecturban agriculture
dc.subjectnutrition
dc.subject.sdgSDG 2 - Zero Hunger
dc.subject.sdgSDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
dc.subject.themeresearch
dc.subject.themescience
dc.subject.themeadministration
dc.subject.themepolicy
dc.subject.themescientific policy
dc.titleSustainable Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture - Key Challenges and Potential Solutions for Transitioning to Sustainable Urban Food Systems in Indiaen
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