Beyond Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Africa: A Synthesis of Urban Food (In)Security

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Abstract

Africa’s trademark as a continent is punctuated by food insecurity not comparable to other continents. Inadequate access to food has been described as a harsh reality in many urban centres. In addition, the impact of climate change appears to exacerbate the food insecurity situation of many urban populations. This has in turn placed emphasis on the prospect of urban agriculture (UA) in enhancing Africa’s urban food security in a changing climate. UA is positioned as a key mitigation and adaptation strategy since it presents a holistic response to food insecurity, and it is connected more directly to social and environmental factors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Geography of Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Africa
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages305-328
Number of pages24
ISBN (Electronic)9783030048730
ISBN (Print)9783030048723
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2019
Externally publishedYes

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