On October 31, we observe World Cities Day. As a growing global population increasingly concentrates in urban areas amid intensifying climate stresses, the impacts on food systems are significant. We asked three IFPRI researchers to address how urban food systems can face these challenges and become more sustainable and resilient.
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World Cities Day 2024: Building more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient urban food systems
October 31, 2024 On October 31, we observe World Cities Day. As a growing global population increasingly concentrates in urban areas amid intensifying climate stresses, the impacts on food systems are significant. We asked three IFPRI researchers to address how urban food systems can face these challenges and become more sustainable and resilient.