Approaching sustainable urban development in China through a food system planning lens
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2018-10
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Hungry Cities Partnership (HCP)
Abstract
China’s food policy is largely fragmented in terms of its multiple regulatory agencies and diverse policy goals. This discussion paper argues for the integration of food issues into urban planning in Chinese cities. Drawing on survey data and specific observations from Nanjing, it shows that China’s urban planning has inadvertently addressed a number of important aspects of sustainable food systems. The paper provides a preliminary analysis of various priorities for food system planning and identifies strengths and challenges in terms of achieving sustainability goals in Chinese cities.
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FOOD SECURITY, LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS, CITIES, URBANIZATION, URBAN PLANNING, ECOSYSTEMS, FOOD SAFETY, FOOD DISTRIBUTION, FOOD POLICY, CHINA, FAR EAST ASIA