RUAF accelerates food systems
transformation in cities and city regions
around the world
News and Views
Launch of Urban Agriculture Magazine 40: Pathways towards resilient urban food systems
The 40th issue of Urban Agriculture Magazine showcases innovative approaches, actions, and initiatives for strengthening all aspects of urban and city region food systems.
RUAF and EFUA expert discussions on urban agriculture
An online meeting series with a selection of non-European experiences was organized with a focus on global South / LDC experiences with UA policies.
Launch of the Urban Agriculture Magazine 39: Enabling Multiple Benefits of Urban Agriculture
The new issue of the Urban Agriculture Magazine explores the critical role of urban and periurban agriculture (UPA) in addressing global challenges and its multifunctional benefits beyond food production.
Food is an effective entry point to improve a city’s resilience. It impacts many other urban issues such as transportation, health, land use and waste management.
Urban Agriculture Magazine
RUAF projects
Consultancy services
RUAF provides consultancy services to partners and clients working on urban and city region food systems worldwide
Awareness-raising
Documentation and knowledge systematisation
City-to-city exchange
Multi-stakeholder process facilitation
Food system assessment and monitoring
Training and capacity building
25 years
Founded in 2020, RUAF is now in its 25th year. Over the course of RUAF’s evolution, the original focus on urban agriculture has broadened to urban food systems.
40 magazines
RUAF has published 40 issues of its flagship Urban Agriculture Magazine, each issue exploring a theme related to urban and city region food systems research, policy, and practice.
100+ cities
Through projects and programmes, RUAF Partners support food systems transformation for sustainability and resilience in more than 100 cities around the globe.