CGIAR Initiative on Resilient Cities

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Part of the CGIAR Action Area on Resilient Agrifood Systems

Primary CGIAR impact area: Poverty reduction, livelihoods and jobs

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The dynamic nature of community gardens through history: A literature review
(Working Paper, 2024-03) Salters, Miranda; Gonsalves, Julian; Monville-Oro, Emilita; Santos-Anunciado, Ma. Shiela; Hunter, Danny
Around the globe, rapid urbanization has created challenges in ensuring access to nutritious and affordable food, as well as protecting green spaces (Guitart et al., 2012). Community gardens have emerged as dynamic spaces that address these issues while offering promising outlooks for the future of food security and sustainable urban development (Burt et al., 2020; Guitart et al., 2012). Since their inception, community gardens have undergone significant evolution. Today, they are regarded as epicenters for building community capacity, inspiring sustainable food systems, and facilitating social empowerment. However, community and allotment gardens originated as mitigation strategies during times of crisis, rather than as innovative, sustainable solutions for enhancing urban and peri-urban landscapes (Birky, 2009). This literature review aims to highlight the importance of community gardens in urban and peri-urban spaces by examining their roles in food sovereignty, community empowerment, social protection mechanisms, and humanitarian work. It does so by analyzing the literature on the origins, development, and current status of community gardens worldwide.
Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli in urban and peri-urban garden ecosystems in Bangladesh
(Journal Article, 2025-02-06) Pramanik, Pritom Kumar; Hoque, M. Nazmul; Rana, Md. Liton; Islam, Md. Saiful; Ullah, Md. Ashek; Neloy, Fahim Haque; Ramasamy, Srinivasan; Schreinemachers, Pepijn; Oliva, Ricardo; Rahman, Md. Tanvir
In the past decade, there has been a notable rise in foodborne outbreaks, prominently featuring Escherichia coli as a primary pathogen. This bacterium, known for its prevalence in foodborne illnesses and as a reservoir of antimicrobial resistance, was isolated from raw vegetables, soil, and water samples collected from rooftop and surface gardens in urban (Dhaka North City Corporation; DNCC and Dhaka South City Corporation; DSCC) and periurban (Gazipur City Corporation; GCC) areas of Bangladesh. In this study, 145 samples including vegetables (n = 88), water (n = 27) and soils (n = 30) from DNCC (n = 85), DSCC (n = 30), and GCC (n = 30) were analyzed to assess the prevalence of E. coli using culture, biochemical tests, and PCR targeting the malB gene. E. coli was detected in 85 samples, indicating an overall prevalence of 58.62% (95% CI: 50.48–66.31). In urban areas (DNCC and DSCC), the prevalence rates were 44.70% and 80.0%, respectively, with surface gardens showing higher contamination rates (70.83%) than rooftop gardens (46.57%). In the peri-urban GCC, overall prevalence of E. coli was 76.7%, with rooftop gardens more contaminated (93.33%) than surface gardens (60.0%). Antibiogram profiling of 54 randomly selected isolates revealed 100% resistance to ampicillin, with varying resistance to ciprofloxacin (25.92%), tetracycline (14.81%), cotrimoxazole (14.81%), imipenem (9.25%), and fosfomycin (1.0%). Notably, all isolates were susceptible to ceftazidime, gentamicin, chloramphenicol, nitrofurantoin, and cefotaxime. Multidrug resistance (MDR) was found in 14.81% of isolates. The blaTEM gene was present in 81.48% of the isolates, while the tetA gene was detected in 3.70%. These findings underscore the urgent global health concern posed by the significant presence of E. coli in fresh vegetables, highlighting the need for improved safety measures and monitoring to prevent the spread of antimicrobial resistance through the food chain.
Household Vegetable Gardening in Quezon City, Philippines: Practices, Benefits, and Constraints
(Report, 2024-12) Lagdameo, John Luis D.; Dejaresco, Angelica Nicolette B.; Gonzalez, Ma. Cecilia M.; Ignowski, Liz; Schreinemachers, Pepijn; Bertuso, Arma R.
The study collected a wide range of information from respondents. It included details about their identities, such as names, ages, and genders. Additionally, it examined household characteristics, including house size, sources of income, and the number of floors in their homes. The research also explored urban food production and planting practices, identifying the types of vegetables grown, the locations of these planting activities, and the technologies used. Moreover, it investigated food acquisition and meal preparation, focusing on sources of food, safety concerns, and the challenges faced in obtaining these items. Diet diversity was assessed through a one-month recall of food, fruits, and vegetables, where respondents were asked whether they had consumed these items in the past month, how frequently they consumed them, and the approximate quantities. Diet quality was evaluated using a 24-hour recall, detailing the types of vegetables, meat products, and desserts consumed in the last 24 hours. Finally, the study examined food insecurity experiences over a one-month period, noting the preferred foods that respondents were unable to eat due to a lack of resources, the frequency of going to bed hungry, and the reduction in the number of meals consumed per day due to resource constraints.
Stakeholder workshop on the dissemination of findings of interventions to improve food safety in red meat vendor shops in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(Report, 2024-12-13) Amenu, Kebede; Dinede, Getachew; Keba, Abdi; Lam, Steven; Mekonnen, A.; Abate, Gashaw T.; Hoffmann, Vivian; Grace, Delia; Hung Nguyen-Viet
The objectives of the workshop were to share the preliminary results of CGIAR initiatives related to food safety activities in Ethiopia and discuss challenges, successes, lessons learned and the way forward.
Accra Food System Profile
(Report, 2024-12) Amoah, P.; Halliday, J.
Financing the circular bioeconomy: a win-win for climate mitigation and adaptation
(Report, 2024-12-30) Bodach, Susanne; Somorin, Tosin; Drechsel, Pay; Taron, Avinandan
Climate change and resource scarcity pose critical global challenges that demand innovative solutions. Circular bioeconomy provides a transformative framework for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing climate adaptation. By applying circular principles, biowaste and wastewater are converted into valuable resources, reducing emissions across sectors such as agriculture and energy, while promoting sustainable practices such as nutrient recovery, biogas generation and safe wastewater reuse. These approaches address water scarcity, reduce reliance on fossil-based inputs, and improve environmental resilience. Financing mechanisms such as international climate funds, carbon credits and climate bonds are pivotal in scaling circular bioeconomy solutions, while enabling policies and capacity building empower stakeholders to drive implementation. The adoption of circular bioeconomy offers a path toward sustainable development, fostering a resilient and resource-efficient future.
From science to policy: walking the path from RESEARCH to ACTION
(Presentation, 2024-11-14) Alonso, Silvia; Stegeman, A.; Muhummed, A.; Hung Nguyen-Viet; Mutua, Florence
Vendor Business School Flipbook
(Training Material, 2024) CGIAR Initiative on Resilient Cities
Outcome-level indicators for Nairobi City County Food Systems Strategy
(Case Study, 2024-12) Ikua, S.; Carey, J.
Diversifying Urban Gardens in Quezon City, Philippines, with Climate-Resilient Nutrient-Dense Vegetables
(Brief, 2024) Kimayong, Doreen; Anunciado, Ma. Shiela S.; Gonsalves, Julian; Oro, Emilita Monville; De Castro, Ronnie; Schreinemachers, Pepijn; Bertuso, Arma
Sustainable food production is essential for meeting the needs of a growing global population and increasing urbanization. By 2050, 60% of people will live in urban areas, with over 3 billion in cities (FAO 2015). Urbanization presents challenges such as limited land availability, high costs of resources, and environmental issues like soil contamination, pollution, and climate change. In response, urban agriculture has gained global attention as a way to produce local fresh food and promote sustainable cities (Dumat et al. 2016). Quezon City, a highly urbanized area in Metro Manila, has adopted urban agriculture to boost food security, enhance nutrition, and promote sustainable practices. The Joy of Urban Farming (JOUF) Program has been instrumental in establishing community gardens to increase the availability and accessibility of vegetables for urban households. Complementing this effort, the CGIAR Resilient Cities Initiative, under Work Package 1 on Sustainable Food Production, focuses on improving urban and peri-urban food systems by introducing advanced technologies, practices, and services for cleaner and safer food production
Investment climate for circular economy enterprises in Nigeria: firm-level insights
(Brief, 2024-12-30) Gebrezgabher, Solomie A.; Onabolu, B.; Taron, Avinandan; Cofie, Olufunke O.
Greywater use for food security in refugee camps: a guidance note for risk management
(Brief, 2024-12-30) Drechsel, Pay
Reporte técnico del desafío de innovación en mitigación y adaptación al cambio climático 2024
(Report, 2024-12) Fuentes, A.
Reporte técnico del programa de prototipado DataHack 2024
(Report, 2024-12) Fuentes, A.
Reporte técnico del programa Innovation Academy 2024
(Report, 2024-12) Fuentes, A.
El programa innovation academy es un programa de pre-incubación diseñado para validar ideas innovadoras y de negocios basadas en ciencias agrarias, naturales y alimentarias. Esta organizado por la Incubadora de Empresas de la Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (UNALM), Incubagraria, en alianza con el Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) y ejecutado en coordinación con el Vicerrectorado de Investigación de la UNALM. El CIP financia esta actividad en el marco de la Iniciativa “Ciudades Resilientes a través de Sistemas Alimentarios urbanos y periurbanos sostenibles”, con el objetivo de identificar ideas de negocios y/o soluciones innovadoras para atender las problemáticas de las cadenas agroalimentarias de la ciudad de Lima. Asimismo, esta actividad se desarrolló dentro del paquete de trabajo 5 de la Iniciativa Ciudades Resilientes del CIP-CGIAR. Este paquete de trabajo tiene como objetivo mejorar las capacidades de investigación e innovación de los investigadores y estudiantes de universidades locales. Por su parte, la iniciativa Ciudades Resilientes del CIP-CGIAR es una iniciativa global implementada en 5 países de África, Asia y América Latina y busca fortalecer las capacidades de los sistemas alimentarios urbanos de las crecientes poblaciones urbanas del mundo.
Dhaka City Food System Profile
(Working Paper, 2024-12) Islam, Md. Sahidul
The countries and cities in CGIAR target regions are grappling with challenges posed by rapid urbanization and are seeking technically robust, equitable, and scalable solutions within the agrifood sector. Major challenges for agrifood initiatives in urban and peri-urban areas include unhealthy diets and restricted access to nutritious food for the urban poor, food safety and waste reduction, pollution, environmental degradation, the impacts of climate change, and a lack of visibility and support within the urban policy, governance, and investment frameworks.
The Vendor Business School: Strengthening informal urban food businesses and the supply of healthy food in Quezon City, Philippines
(Brief, 2024-12) Roa, Julieta; Bertuso, Arma; Ricarte, Phoebe; Prain, Gordon
This policy brief highlights the opportunity to increase efficiency and safety of city food systems by developing the capacity of informal sector food vendors in the Philippines, a country with about 54 percent of the people living in urban and peri-urban areas (PSA 2022). It is based on evidence generated from a study in Quezon City, the largest city of Metro Manila with a population of almost 3 million people. The city’s 13,000 or more small vegetable vendors make up one of the biggest components of food marketing (EH Velasco II, QC-FSTF, September 2024, pers. comm.), which is crucial in achieving food and nutrition security targets. The CGIAR Resilient Cities Initiative (RCI) designed and developed the Vendor Business School (VBS) as a means to build the capabilities and skills of vegetable vendors and similarly equip them with an entrepreneurial mindset that can improve their own livelihood as well as contribute to a safer and more effective food marketing system. Piloting VBS in Quezon City yielded positive results pointing to the need to expand the approach not only in Quezon City but also in other cities in the Philippines.
Report on the monitoring, evaluation, learning and impact assessment (MELIA) of the circular bioeconomy innovation hub in Ghana
(Brief, 2024-12-20) Amoah, P; Drechsel, Pay
The Circular BioEconomy Innovation Hub was launched in mid-2023 to create awareness and offer training and research opportunities on proper waste management and recycling for a circular economy and environmental protection. The report provides a first MELIA assessment of the ongoing setup of the Hub in Ghana with special reference to its first major activity, a school awareness program for so far over 12500 students. The report is based on mutually agreed progress indicators. Key learning areas (including challenges and possible solutions to address these) are being flagged and discussed.
Wastewater reuse in Pakistan: highlights of recent literature reviews
(Brief, 2024-12-17) Munir, Sarfraz; Drechsel, Pay; Dharmapriya, Thakshila
Vendor Business School Quick Guide for the VBS Coach
(Training Material, 2024-04) CGIAR Initiative on Resilient Cities
Welcome to the Quick Guide, facilitator-coach! Your role in the VBS is two-fold. You are the facilitator of the VBS weekly face to face group sessions as well as the vendor-participants’ coach. These two roles are complementary. Thus, your coaching sessions should build on the lessons during the weekly group sessions. This Quick Guide for the VBS Coach is an accompanying resource to your Entrepreneurship Coaching Guide found on pages 164-198 of your VBS Facilitators Guide. Those pages will serve as your main reference for coaching. Meanwhile, this quick guide is a handy companion for when you are meeting your participants during your coaching sessions for the VBS. The aim of this quick guide is help you fulfill your role as a coach by providing the essential information you need in a light, portable, easy to navigate format. It offers a quick look at the VBS coaching process, the steps you need to take, the tasks and activities you need to do for each step, and the essential tools you will need. For ease of use, It is divided and color coded accordingly.

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