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City Development Issues and Urbanisation TrendsCarrot City: Desingning for Urban AgricultureSubmitted by Ellen Radstake on Fri, 06/01/2012 - 00:13
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International Event on Urban Agriculture for Resilient Cities: presentations now onlineThe event Urban Agriculture for Resilient Cities: Lessons learnt in policy, research and practice gathered 65 participants from the wide RUAF partnership, including representatives from farmers’ organisation, local and national authorities, UN Agencies, research centres, and NGOs from over 20 Countries in Almere, at the multifunctional city farm estate The Kemphaan on 19-20 May. Below is an overview of the working sessions with links to the speakers’ presentations African Food Security Urban NetworkSubmitted by Ellen Radstake on Tue, 02/01/2011 - 11:42
AFSUN was established in 2008 as a network of African and international universities, non-governmental and community organizations, and municipal governance networks. AFSUN aims to improve the knowledge base on urban food security in Africa; to build African human resource capacity and expertise in food security policy and management; to develop and advocate policy options to improve the environment within which households make decisions about food security; and to grow the capacity of community change agents to plan, implement and evaluate food security projects and progr The growth of cities in East-Africa: consequences for urban food supplySubmitted by Ellen Radstake on Thu, 01/27/2011 - 14:39
The growth of cities in East-Africa: consequences for urban food supply. A paper developed by RUAF with financial support from the World Bank and the European Union. The growth of cities in East-Africa: consequences for urban food supplySubmitted by Ellen Radstake on Tue, 01/11/2011 - 14:36
A paper developed by RUAF with financial support from the World Bank and the European Union. City HarvestSubmitted by Ellen Radstake on Tue, 12/07/2010 - 16:34
Urban agriculture in the developed world PurpleSubmitted by Femke Hoekstra on Mon, 07/16/2007 - 10:54
Peri urban regions in Europe are facing over-pressure on their rural areas. The balance between sustainable open space, sustainable agriculture and urban spatial and economic dynamics needs to be re-established.
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Mazingira InstituteSubmitted by Femke Hoekstra on Tue, 03/27/2007 - 11:05
We look at how the global relates to the local, in a globalising and urbanising world. A world of skewed development in which the human dignity and empowerment of the few rather than the many is realized. We see the overlap of the global and the local, or the web of'glocalization' intensifying in diverse places, affecting social and decision process, practices and governance. The website gives access to NESALF bulletin and SINA Newsletters and other publications.
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International Centre for Sustainable CitiesSubmitted by Femke Hoekstra on Mon, 12/18/2006 - 11:27
The International Centre for Sustainable Cities (ICSC) was created to bring the idea of urban sustainability into practical action. ICSC is a “do tank, ( categories: )
World Future CouncilSubmitted by Femke Hoekstra on Thu, 09/28/2006 - 16:07
The World Future Council (WFC) aims for a global membership of wise thinkers, practical pioneers and young leaders. It will identify the "implementation gaps" between current practices and necessary measures to assure a sustainable and equitable world. As an institution representing humanity's common values, the WFC will provide an ongoing forum for debate and action. ( categories: )
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