The Role of Urban Agriculture as a Nature-Based Solution: A Review for Developing a Systemic Assessment Framework
Urbanization and achieving sustainable agriculture are both major societal challenges. By reducing food miles and connecting people with nature, food cultivation in cities has several major advantages. However, due to further urban development (peri-) urban agriculture (UPA) is under threat. To stre...
Main Authors: | Martina Artmann, Katharina Sartison |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-06-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/6/1937 |
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