Sustainable Food Systems: The Role of the City

Authors: Robert Biel

Published: 2016

Publishing House: University College London

ISBN: 1911307088

Language: English

In this book the writer, Robert Biel, explores the role of cities during the creation of sustainable food systems. In the book, theinfluence of urbanization on food production, distribution and consumption is analyzed, offering the reader practical solutions.

The book begins with acritical analysis of the dominantfood systems , which are characterized by intensive production, monoculture, and the overuse of natural resources and chemical agents. The food systems, which Robert Biel analyzes in this critical analysis, have contributed to the exploitation of natural resources, loss of biodiversity, and increase in greenhouse gases.

According to the writer, cities are critical in promoting sustainable food systems, these can help by facilitating the transition to sustainable agricultural practices.

Biel analyzes multiple strategies for promoting food sustainability in cities, some examples being local farmers’ markets, urban agriculture and food education.

The writer also analyzes other points, such as climate change and poverty.