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Urban Food System Thinking Guide

Tool to understand the interactions between various systems in the city and how it impacts the food system.

About the tool

This guide out of WWF South Africa and the Southern Africa Food Lab is a step-by-step tool to equip urban practioners to work with the food system in their cities. The tool is a simple, yet practical, learn-by-doing approach to understanding the intertwined city-specific economic, social, and environmental challenges and identify relevant interventions. The tool is intended to help cities find context-specific, impactful, and inclusive solutions to create a stronger and more resilient food system.

What type of city is this for?

South African, Adaptable.

How can your city use this tool?

To wholistically evaluate your food system and determine the most compelling areas for intervention.

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