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Sustainable urban food system policies as a new realm for transnational city networks

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Transnational city networks (TCNs) are pivotal in shaping global governance, notably in implementing sustainable urban food system policies (SUFSPs), stressing the enhancement of inter-city relations and urban capabilities. However, significant gaps persist in political science research regarding the understanding and development of SUFSPs by TCNs. This research, utilising qualitative case studies, explores these aspects within two prominent TCNs – C40 and ICLEI. It aims to fill existing scholarly gaps, providing insights into the conceptualisations and strategies employed by TCNs in advancing SUFSPs, addressing crucial questions regarding their perceptions and policy approaches of sustainable urban food system transformation.

Source: International Journal of Urban Sustainable Development

DOI: 10.1080/19463138.2025.2495577

Authors: Jacob Manderbach, Magdalena Tanzer, Helmut Breitmeier, Sandra Schwindenhammer

Institution: Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen

Language: English

Topic: Urban Agriculture and Sustainability

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,270