A meta-analysis of urban and peri-urban agriculture and forestry in mediating climate change
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Date
2015
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Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability
Abstract
This paper systematically reviews literature on urban and
peri-urban agriculture and forestry (UPAF) in mediating climate
change. The study includes both peer-reviewed and grey
literature (274 literature sources), and synthesizes evidence
and agreement on both UPAF’s potential and limitations for
mitigating and adapting to climate change. Eight East and West
African cities were included in the review: Accra, Addis Ababa,
Dakar, Dar es Salaam, Douala, Kampala, Ibadan and Nairobi.
The review focuses on urban livelihoods, ecosystem services
and urban policy responses as pathways to mediating climate
change. Literature on UPAF indicates emerging consensus on
the potential of UPAF in adaptation, but less agreement with
respect to mitigation of climate change. African cities are
implementing several measures including UPAF to address
issues of development, reduce inequality and move towards
low emissions development strategies. This calls for integrated
urban development that supports green growth to harness
economic opportunities with social and environmental benefits.
The review reveals that through UPAF, the potential for
mitigation and adaptation of climate change can address some
development deficit issues and transform institutions at the
city-regional level by leveraging good UPAF practices.
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Meta-analysis, Urban and peri-urban agriculture, Forestry, Climate change
Citation
Lwasa, S., Mugagga, F., Wahab, B., Simon, D., Connors, J. P., & Griffith, C. (2015). A meta-analysis of urban and peri-urban agriculture and forestry in mediating climate change. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 13, 68-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cosust.2015.02.003