URBAN AGRICULTURE 2018
1st International Conference on Urban Agriculture and City Sustainability 2018
Brockenhurst, United Kingdom
9 - 11 October 2018
The conference ended on 11 October 2018
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline
9th July 2018
About URBAN AGRICULTURE 2018
"The aim of the Conference is to review and discuss ways in which urban agriculture can contribute to achieving sustainable cities. As urban populations continue to increase it is essential to consider ways of reducing their impact in terms of use of natural resources, waste production and climate change."
Topics
History of urban agriculture, Integrated urbanism, Sustainable land use, Urban and peri-urban enterprises, Green infrastructures and sustainable urbanism, City food chains, Continuous productive urban landscaping, Urban distribution and processing systems, Food sovereignty, Market gardens, Water resources and irrigation systems, Sustainable urban drainage, Sustainable food systems, Urban farms, Pop-up farms, Patchwork farms, Roof top farms, Green roofs, Vertical greening and farms, Hydroponics, Aquaponics and aeroponics, Hydrogardens, Composting in cities, Allotment systems, Permaculture and agricultural forestry, Urban animal farms and bee-keeping, Greenhouses, Food networks, Socio-economic aspects, Community supported agriculture, Community cohesion and job creation, Community gardens, School and young urban farmers, Innovation and benefits, Transport and distribution, Closed loops systems, Waste food recovery and recycling, Healthy cities, Care farming, Ecological water systems, Quality of streets and urban environment, Biofuel production in cities, Reduction of urban heat island, Farm to fork, Eco-cities and eco-villaging, Air pollution reductions, Show cities, Organic farming "Call for Papers
Conference Topics
The following list covers some of the topics to be presented at Urban Agriculture. Papers on other subjects related to the objectives of the conference are also welcome.
Development and Planning
- Urban metabolism
- History of urban agriculture
- Integrated urbanism
- Sustainable land use
- Urban and peri-urban enterprises
- Green infrastructures and sustainable urbanism
- Continuous productive urban landscaping
- City food chains
- Food sovereignty
- Urban distribution and processing systems
- Market gardens
- Sustainable urban drainage
- Water resources and irrigation systems
- Sustainable food systems
- Organic farming
- Food security
Urban Farms
- Patchwork farms
- Pop-up farms
- Roof top farms
- Green roofs
- Vertical greening and farms
- Hydroponics, aquaponics and aeroponics
- Hydrogardens
- Composting in cities
- Allotment systems
- Permaculture and agricultural forestry
- Urban animal farms and bee-keeping
- Greenhouses
- Food networks
Socio-Economic Aspects
- Community supported agriculture
- Community cohesion and job creation
- Community gardens
- Communities as co-producers
- School and young urban farmers
- Education and training
Innovation and Benefits
- Closed loops systems
- Transport and distribution
- Waste food recovery and recycling
- Renewable energy resources
- Healthy cities
- Care farming
- Ecological water systems
- Biofuel production in cities
- Quality of streets and urban environment
- Reduction of Urban Heat Island
- Farm to fork
- Eco-cities and eco-villaging
- Show cities
- Air pollution reductions
- Organic farming
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