Roles of Urban Agriculture towards Contributing Sustainable Cities: A scoping review

Abstract

This study explores the roles of UA in creating sustainable urban environments. Employing a scoping review based on Arksey and O'Malley's five-stage framework, the research utilizes NVIVO for thematic analysis to develop a conceptual model. This study emphasizes key UA roles, such as addressing food insecurity and promoting recreation, aesthetics, biodiversity, health, and overall well-being. While acknowledging UA benefits, the findings highlight a significant knowledge gap regarding multidimensional attributes essential for urban sustainability. This research helps achieve diverse, sustainable development goals such as SDGs 2, 11, and 13, contributing to more informed and effective urban planning practices.