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CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS: Productive urban and peri-urban landscapes – benefits, co-benefits and new modes for planning

We invite you to contribute to an exciting book project planned in Springer’s Landscape Series that explores innovative approaches to food production in urban environments.
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Overview:

In recognition of the multiple facets and values of innovative approaches for food production in urban contexts, this volume aims to bring together latest knowledge on productive urban and peri-urban landscapes (PUPUL) and its multiple functions and contributions to food security, ecological sustainability, and social well-being. Our book aims to showcase the multiple contributions that PUPUL can provide in urban and peri-urban contexts, showcasing concepts such as urban agriculture, urban agroforestry, urban food forests, edible landscapes etc. emphasizing their potential to reshape urban landscapes sustainably. Furthermore, we want are interested into conceptual and practical applications, planning and governance modes that are suitable to support innovative PUPUL settings. We welcome concepts and case studies that cover the different challenges and demand across the world from the Global North to Global South. 

The book project was launched in response to various symposia held during the IALE 2022 European Congress in Warsaw, Poland and the IALE 2023 World Congress in Nairobi, Kenya. However, we extend this invitation to anyone interested in the topic, irrespective of their participation in the symposia. 

 

Key themes:

1. Food Production and Food Security:

  • Analysing the potential of PUPUL to contribute to urban food demands.
  • Examining case studies and success stories in sustainable food production within urban and peri-urban settings.

2. Ecological and Functional Values:

  • Highlighting the ecological services provided by PUPUL, such as habitat preservation and biodiversity enhancement.
  • Investigating PUPUL's role in climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.

3. Social and Economic Contributions:

  • Exploring the social and cultural dimensions of PUPUL, including its impact on community well-being and social cohesion.
  • Assessing the economic viability of integrating agriculture into urban landscapes and its potential to create employment opportunities.

4. Trade-offs and Conflicts:

  • Addressing the conflicts and trade-offs between urban expansion and agricultural land use.
  • Proposing solutions and policy recommendations to balance competing interests.

5. Conceptual and Practical Applications:

  • Showcasing innovative PUPUL models and designs.
  • Discussing the integration of PUPUL into urban planning frameworks for sustainable development.

6. Planning and Governance Modes:

  • Evaluating different planning and governance approaches that support the development of PUPUL.
  • Examining successful case studies of cities implementing effective policies for PUPUL.

 

Topics of interest in a nutshell:

We invite researchers and experts to contribute chapters that present:

  • Original research findings on PUPUL's contributions to food security, ecological sustainability, and social well-being.
  • Case studies illustrating successful PUPUL initiatives from around the world.
  • Conceptual frameworks and practical applications for planning and policies implementing PUPUL. 

We welcome original research as well as elaboration of previous published studies to enrich the content and provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on PUPUL. 

 

Practical information:

Please submit your abstract proposal, comprising 200 words, along with co-authors, affiliations, and possibly ORCID in the form of a Word document. Please address it to Werner Rolf and explicitly state the theme(s) to which your contribution aligns most (themes 1-6). Your timely submission is appreciated.

Deadline for abstract submission is 31 March 2024.

The deadline for the full chapters is planned later – 30 September 2024.

The final accept notification of book chapter is planned February 2025.

You can find further details in the attached PDF. In any other case do not hesitate to contact me. And please feel free to share the invitation flyer with your colleagues and networks. Thank you! 

 

Downloads 

Call for contributions and more information as PDF

 

Contacts & enquiries

Dr. Werner Rolf (Corresponding editor)
Chair for Strategic Landscape Planning and Management, TUM School of Life Science, Technical University of Munich, Germany
Email: werner.rolf(at)tum.de

Dr. Simona R. Grădinaru
Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL, Birmensdorf, Switzerland,
Email: simona.gradinaru(at)wsl.ch

Prof. Dr. Monika Egerer
Professorship for Urban Productive Ecosystems, TUM School of Life Science, Technical University of Munich, Germany
Email: monika.egerer(at)tum.de 

The Associate Book Editor at Springer Nature Group is Simone Theron. 

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