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Building a Climate-Resilient City: Agriculture and food security
This briefing from the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines strategies to build climate-resilient urban food systems, focusing on the cities of Calgary and Edmonton. It argues that strengthening local food production and diversifying supply chains can mitigate risks posed by extreme weather and global supply shocks.
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Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) CASE STUDY
This case study by GreenCape examines Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) as a sustainable solution to food insecurity, water scarcity, and climate vulnerability in South Africa. It defines CEA as the production of plants and food within indoor facilities, growth chambers, or climate-regulated systems to maximize yield, highlighting its potential to reduce food mileage and increase crop density through vertical farming.
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This case study examines the use of green technology and indoor vertical farming for urban food production in Cape Town, focusing on the operations of Mushroom Guru (Pty) Ltd.
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