Urban food security
- Submission status
- Open
- Submission deadline
This Collection supports and amplifies research related to:
SDG 2, SDG 10, SDG 11 & SDG 13
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.
