If well managed, urbanization can provide plenty of opportunities for urban and rural dwellers, providing jobs, improved livelihoods, reduced inequality and decreased vulnerability to climate shocks. Well planned cities can also increase food security and counteract all forms of malnutrition.
But what happens when rapid urbanization outpaces a city’s ability to cope?As cities grow, local governments need to keep food and good nutrition high on their agenda. With 70 years of experience of working on food systems, FAO is uniquely placed to support them and help cities transition to sustainable food systems and prepare them for a thriving future.
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Resource collections
- UN Habitat - Urban Response Collection
- Urban Response - Urban Crisis Preparedness and Risk Reduction
- Urban Response Collection - Community Engagement and Social Cohesion
- Urban Response Collection - Economic Recovery
- Urban Response Collection - Environment and Climate Change
- Urban Response Collection - Housing, Land and Property
- Urban Response Collection - Urban Crisis Response, Recovery and Reconstruction
- Urban Response Collection - Urban Resilience
