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locavorism and agroecological urbanism, Group members: Audrée Baribeau,…
locavorism and agroecological urbanism
locavorism definition
eating local
100 miles diet
Critique
Geographic inequalities
Some countries may be advantanged due to their climate producing high yields or the fact that they may rely on more renewable energy
Like New Zealand having the perfect climate and relying on renewable energy at low cost
Local should not necessarily be more important than organic
The majority of consumers still look at price forst, and local food is generally more expensive
We should also change what we eat, not only where it comes from
Vegan diet
Reduce meat consumptinon
seasonality
limits
Accessibility
Access to cheap food is an important part of the uindustrial urban model
food diversity
local regions may not produce all types of food (grains, tropical fruits, etc.)
risk for a less varied diet in winter, especially in colder climates like Quebec
requires changes in diet and changing meal planning throughout the year
land use dynamics have to be questionned
solutions (need for..)
Rethink planning: Putting urban agriculture as a priority in urban planning (at the same level as transportation, housing and sanitation)
sponge-city concept
https://www.revenourricier.org/
Urban area that helps absorb the water from the rain to prevent flooding, erosion, and prevents overloading municipal sewage facilities by slowing infiltration.
proactive policies for enhanced land protection
combatting land artificialisation
programmes for the use of existing public land and plans for reconversion of land to agricultural use
rebuild public infrastructure for food production,transformation and storage
e.g. municipal free seeds banks
legal protection of valuable soils and programmes for soil regeneration
destructed valuable soils
contaminated aquifers
fragmented nutrient cycles
critical ecosystems are disrupted
Trends
Rise of staple food prices
Increase in food insecurity
Link between food insecurity and national security
Climate change on food production
Growing incidence of land conflicts
Urbanisation challenges and proposed solutions
Governance capacity
Rise of urban food councils and alternative food networks
City-to-city exchanges and learning
Resource use
Growing inequality
Reclaim public land as a collective food growing resource
CSA
Community garden initiatives
Environmental pollution
Urban agriculture gives the potential for ecosystem services
See advantages
Food provisioning for a growing urban population
Food security
focussing only on local may ignore other key sustainability issues (considers transport as the main element that needs to be changed to improve the sustainability of the food system)
food waste
packaging and processing
energy and water consumption (e.g., greenhouses heated in winter in Quebec, or hydroponic crops)
advantages
healthier
More fresh and nutritious food (and tasty!)
citizenship and agroecology education opportunity
Intercultural gardens
Community-based environmental education
Sharing traditional and alternative skills and knowledge
helps local economy and support family farmers
contribution to the creation of sustainable livelihoods in cities
Local and solidarity-based jobs
organic
Fewer pesticides and chemicals (considered safer)
internalising negative externalities caused by urban growth
reduction of food waste (e.g. caused by transport)
reduction of GHG
internal water management
use of renewable energy and improve biodiversity
Circular use of urban waste streams
eating local
But local does'nt necessarily mean less energy is used (E.g. for storing or refrigerating concerns)
Increase food security
Secure food supply in case of crisis like pandemics
Initiatives in underserved neighborhoods
Group members: Audrée Baribeau, Rhianna Derby, Kinoa Agundez-Duchesneau
