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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

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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.