Urban Food Futures
Rethinking the urban-food nexus for more inclusive and resilient urban futures
Rapid, and largely unplanned urban expansion adds to the multiplicity of existing challenges linked to growing economic and social inequality in Africa. These are manifested in inadequate access to adequate and nutritious food for the majority of urban residents, which is in large part linked to the lack of inclusive policy and governance structures that safeguard the fundamental rights of all citizens.
This transdisciplinary action-research programme is primarily implemented in Nairobi and Cape Town, with additional case studies in selected African cities. By working closely with, and building on the knowledge and perspectives of local communities in the respective research sites, we aim to re-envision the urban-food nexus towards more inclusive and resilient futures.
Ultimately, we aim to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and especially SDG1 (no poverty), SDG2 (zero hunger), SDG11 (sustainable cities and communities), and SDG17 (partnerships for the goals).
Project Name
Urban Food Futures
Duration
2021 - 2025
News & Blog Posts
News
Crafting systemic responses to strengthen the informal sector's contribution to food security
Highlights of the Urban Food Futures Nairobi Policy Event, 29-30 March 2023
News
Exploring pathways to urban food system transformation
Nairobi policy event engages policy makers on the critical role of the informal sector in achieving the right to food.
Publication
Pathways to transform urban food systems
An action research compass for strengthening the informal sector's role in achieving the right to food
Press Release
Bridging the disconnect between policy intentions and the realities of urban food insecurity
Nairobi policy workshop to bring together key County decision makers with research and civil society actors to agree on how to implement concrete pathways to tackle persistent hunger and related crises of urban poor
Blog Post
Food system transformation requires a compass: Ours is the progressive realization of the right to food in low-income urban settings
TMG’s Urban Food Futures programme publishes its scoping report
Blog Post
“Food is not a peculiar challenge in times of crisis. Food is the common crisis”
TMG side event at ARFSD 2023 advocates for valorizing the informal sector as a critical lever for transforming food systems across African cities
Publications
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Our main address is EUREF Campus 6-9, 10829 Berlin, Germany.
© 2023 TMG Think Tank for Sustainability. All Rights Reserved.