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Lessons learned from city region food systems under multiple shocks and stresses

A synthesis report

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 20 p.

Author FAO; CIRAD; RUAF;

Publisher FAO ; CIRAD ; RUAF Global Partnership on Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Food Systems ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-139031-3

Synopsis (short abstract) Multiple shocks and stresses, such as climate change, pandemics and conflicts, have disrupted global agrifood systems, affecting food security, nutrition, and livelihoods. The COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, emphasized the urgent need for local governments to strengthen food system resilience to withstand health, climate, and economic challenges. In this context, the FAO conducted a global study to assess how food system actors have perceived recent shocks and stresses on their food systems; to identify collective actions and public policies in response, including the role of local governments and food system actors; and to offer insights into enhancing food system resilience in city regions across the world. This synthesis report presents an overview of the key results, conclusions and the way forward.

Last updated 11/11/2024

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FAO, CIRAD & RUAF. 2024. Lessons learned from city region food systems under multipleshocks and stresses – A synthesis report. Rome.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cd1971en

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