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Database research record2022·Global South

Investment priorities for research and innovation in urban agri-food systems: Toward more resilient cities in the Global South

Gordon Prain, Dávid Simon, Jess Halliday, Pay Drechsel

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

Urban Farm DB summary

Urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) in the Global South faces challenges such as limited recognition, land conversion, and water pollution, which threaten its potential for urban resilience. Innovations in urban governance are required to integrate food systems into urban planning through food mapping and multisectoral platforms.