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Cross-scale consumption-based simulation models can promote sustainable metropolitan food systems

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Due to the length and complexity of supply chains, changes in food consumption patterns in one metropolitan region can transform production patterns in other sectors and countries. Therefore, they cause complex synergies and trade-offs between environmental and socioeconomic goals at the local and global level. We argue that the dissemination of cross-scale consumption-based simulation models is crucial to investigate these complex multilevel effects and promote sustainable food systems.

Source: npj Urban Sustainability

DOI: 10.1038/s42949-024-00184-7

Authors: Francesca Rubiconto, Sol Maria Halleck Vega, Eveline S. van Leeuwen

Institutions: United Nations University – Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology, Wageningen University & Research, Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions

Language: English

Topic: Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Sustainable cities and communities, Zero hunger, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,390