Sustainable urban agriculture : new frontiers /

Sustainable urban agriculture : new frontiers / edited by Kheir Al-Kodmany, Madhav Govind, Sharmin Khan, and Chittaranjan Kole. - First edition. - xvii, 243 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction. 2. Urban agriculture: A historical perspective. 3. Multifunctional urban agriculture and sustainability: A global overview. 4. Multifunctionality of urban agriculture in Burkina Faso and Niger environmental, social, economic, and political perspectives. 5. Urban home gardening and agri-food system transitions towards sustainability in Kerala. 6. In pursuit of a traditional livelihood-Insights from Singapore’s farmers. 7. Growing cities, changing demands: Scope of Urban Agriculture as a sustainable agricultural intensification strategy in India. 8. The social, economic, and policy impacts of urban and peri-urban agriculture-Farmer’s Experience from Dar es Salaam City and Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania. 9. In the face of climate change and food insecurity in the Middle East and North Africa region-Is urban and peri-urban agriculture a viable option? 10. Urban agriculture and the food-energy-water nexus in Qatar and drylands-From Permaculture Gardens to Urban Living Labs. 11. Cultivating change in cities-Exploring and Classifying the Determinants of Urban Agriculture in India. 12. Impact of urban farming on the built environment. 13. Challenges of urban agricultural production from the aspects of plant protection and food safety - A case study of the Republic of Serbia. 14. The vertical farm-The Next Generation Sustainable Urban Agriculture.

"In the vibrant discourse of urbanization and climate change, Sustainable Urban Agriculture: New Frontiers investigates emerging needs, rising challenges, and opportunities to support urban agriculture. Navigating the dynamic interplay of urbanization and environmental challenges, the book introduces two pivotal agendas for urban sustainability-the "green" agenda, focusing on environmental health, and the "brown" agenda, emphasizing human well-being and social justice. The book embraces a global perspective by confronting geographical biases, and advocating for context-specific understanding and early interventions in small and medium cities. This transformative journey guides readers through uncharted territories, fostering profound awareness of urban agricultures role in shaping a sustainable and resilient future in agriculture"-- $cProvided by publisher.




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Urban agriculture.
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