Database research record2024·Global
Life cycle assessment to evaluate the sustainability of urban agriculture: opportunities and challenges
Lena Katharina Mietz, Bárbara Civit, Alejandro Pablo Arena
Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems
Urban Farm DB summary
This review focuses on the present state and methodology of life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate the sustainability of urban agriculture. It notes that while urban agriculture is seen as a potential alternative for a resilient food system, existing case studies are mostly incomplete and lack diversity. Further research is needed, especially the integration of social and economic perspectives, to achieve a comprehensive scientific understanding.