Urban food security
Contrary to the general perception that rural areas might be at a higher risk for food insecurity, recent reports from the United Nations estimate that around 75% of the global food insecure population lives in urban and peri-urban environments. While food is generally abundant in these areas, nutritional diversity is often limited and accessibility highly unequal, with the gap increasing with challenges posed by climate change and political instability. Strengthening food systems, and supporting community-based initiatives, is crucial to ensure food security in increasingly populated areas.
This Collection invites original research on urban and peri-urban food security, including studies assessing the extent and drivers of insecurity, as well as evidence-based alternatives towards sustainable and accessible food systems.
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Submitting a paper for consideration
To submit your manuscript for consideration at Scientific Reports as part of this Collection, please follow the steps detailed on this page. On the first page of our online submission system, under “I’m submitting:” select the option “A research article”. Under the “Details” tab, authors should select the Collection title: “Urban food security” from the drop-down option. Authors should express their interest in the Collection in their cover letter.
Please ensure that your manuscript is submitted before midnight GMT on the listed deadline date. The submission system will close at exactly 00:00 GMT on the following day, so late submissions cannot be accepted.
Accepted papers are published on a rolling basis as soon as they are ready.
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