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Database research record2015·Global

Urban agriculture in the transition to low carbon cities through urban greening

Mary J. Thornbush

AIMS environmental science

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This review paper examines global trends in urban agriculture as a climate change mitigation and adaptation approach. It presents urban agriculture as a land-use solution that enhances food security, sequesters carbon, and offers rural services within cities. The review discusses physical and human factors influencing urban agriculture adoption, integrating a social-ecological perspective.