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Does urban agriculture contribute to food security, and how might this be achieved?

Bethan R MeadTracey DuncombeRebecca GillespieNina PughCharlotte A Hardman
Published in: The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society (2024)
Capitalising on the potential for urban agriculture to benefit food security requires government investment and support at both the national and local levels; therefore, increasing access to land for food growing, reducing costs of related resources and collaboration with existing community groups to enhance sharing of skills and expertise are identified as avenues for exploration that may help to achieve this. This review also highlights opportunities for future research in this field that may strengthen the quality of the evidence supporting urban agriculture's impact on food security.
Keyphrases
  • climate change
  • human health
  • global health
  • risk assessment
  • quality improvement
  • mental health
  • current status