Theoretical Approaches for Effective Sustainable Urban Food Policymaking

Abstract

The emergence of food strategies and policies in many cities worldwide (chapter ``Urbanization Issues Affecting Food System Sustainability; Nicolas Bricas'') has prompted researchers to investigate associated building, support and assessment processes. In the light of the limits of industrialized food systems, these strategies and policies are driven by the need for a transition towards more sustainable food systems. This chapter looks at the conceptual frameworks used by researchers to assess urban food system sustainability.