References

Original Reference: https://ecosystemrestorationcamps.org

Brief Summary: This website focuses on ecosystem restoration efforts around the world through volunteer camps, where individuals learn about and participate in restoring degraded ecosystems. Implications: Rural areas can enhance ecosystem services through restoration projects, strengthening rural-urban linkages. Recommendations: RAPs should incorporate ecosystem restoration initiatives to improve environmental quality, promote eco-tourism, and foster local engagement in sustainable land management.

URL: https://ecosystemrestorationcamps.org

Original Reference: Ecosystem Services Market Consortium in the United States, which has large food and agriculture business members

Brief Summary: This announcement highlights the expansion of the Ecosystem Services Market Consortium, which focuses on ecosystem service valuation and trading. RAPs should explore market-based approaches to ecosystem service management, promoting sustainability. PoliRuralPlus pilots can use these market mechanisms to support environmental sustainability goals.

URL: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ecosystem-services-market-consortium-expands-with-eight-new-members-300861561.html

Original Reference: Edinburgh Declaration on post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

Brief Summary: This declaration emphasizes the role of subnational governments in supporting global biodiversity goals. RAPs should prioritize biodiversity protection by integrating nature-based solutions in rural and urban development plans. PoliRuralPlus pilots can adopt these strategies to enhance environmental sustainability across regions.

URL: https://www.gov.scot/publications/edinburgh-declaration-on-post-2020-biodiversity-framework/

Original Reference: EEA

Brief Summary: The EEA provides environmental data and reports on issues such as air quality, biodiversity, and climate change. RAPs should integrate EEA data to support evidence-based environmental management across rural-urban regions. PoliRuralPlus pilots can use these insights to inform sustainable development and ecological resilience strategies.

URL: https://www.eea.europa.eu/

Original Reference: Eionet

Brief Summary: EIONET provides environmental data and analysis to support policy-making across Europe. RAPs should use EIONET’s environmental data to inform sustainable development practices in rural-urban regions. PoliRuralPlus pilots can leverage EIONET resources to enhance environmental resilience and integrate sustainability goals into action plans.

URL: https://www.eionet.europa.eu/

Original Reference: European handbook for SDG voluntary local reviews

Brief Summary: Provides guidelines for local and regional authorities on how to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Implications: Strong focus on sustainability and local governance. Recommendations: Ensure RAPs align with SDGs, particularly those focusing on sustainable rural development and resilience.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/publication/eur-scientific-and-technical-research-reports/european-handbook-sdg-voluntary-local-reviews

Original Reference: http://www.fao.org/in-action/food-for-cities-programme/en/

Brief Summary: Focuses on the integration of food systems between urban and rural areas to ensure sustainable food production and distribution. Recommendations: Develop regional food systems that strengthen rural-urban ties, emphasizing sustainability and local production to enhance food security.

URL: http://www.fao.org/in-action/food-for-cities-programme/en/

Original Reference: FAO. City region food system toolkit.

Brief Summary: Provides practical tools for integrating food systems into urban planning, with a focus on rural-urban connections. Implications: Urban planning should consider rural food production. Recommendations: Use this toolkit to guide RAPs in integrating rural food systems into urban development policies.

URL: FAO Food for Cities Toolkit

Original Reference: Thematic section on population and demography

Brief Summary: Eurostat offers demographic data relevant for regional planning. Implication: PoliRuralPlus should integrate this data to address population decline in rural areas and promote policies to attract and retain residents.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/population-demography

Original Reference: Global Network for the Right to Food and Nutrition. 2020. State of the right to food and nutrition. FIAN International.

Brief Summary: Discusses how climate change impacts food security. PoliRuralPlus RAPs should focus on resilient agricultural practices and ensure food security by strengthening rural-urban cooperation in local food systems, fostering sustainable agricultural practices in line with the recommendations from this FAO report.

URL: http://www.fao.org/3/I4476E/i4476e.pdf

Original Reference: FAO. 2020. Green Cities launch event concept note. FAO, Rome.

Brief Summary: Examines the impact of COVID-19 on rural livelihoods and food security. Implications: COVID-19 disrupted rural economies, highlighting the need for resilient rural-urban linkages. Recommendations: RAPs should focus on strengthening rural economies, ensuring they can withstand future disruptions, especially in food supply chains.

URL: FAO Report on COVID-19 and Rural Resilience

Original Reference: FAO. 2018. Forests and sustainable cities: Inspiring stories from around the world. Rome.

Brief Summary: Discusses the challenges and opportunities for food systems in urban and peri-urban areas. Implications: Rural areas are critical for urban food security. Recommendations: RAPs should include initiatives that connect rural food producers with urban markets, improving supply chains and supporting local agriculture.

URL: FAO: Addressing Food Systems in Urban Areas

Original Reference: Rimisp (2014), “Inclusive rural-urban linkages,” and the 2017 report “Addressing Food Insecurity and nutrition in the context of changing rural-urban dynamics: Experiences and effective policy approaches.

Brief Summary: Focuses on the role of rural-urban linkages in ensuring food security. Recommendations: RAPs should strengthen local food production and distribution systems to enhance food security and reduce dependency on external sources, fostering a more self-sufficient regional economy.

URL: http://www.fao.org/3/a-mu135e.pdf

Original Reference: FAO. 2020. Covid-19 and role of local food production in building more resilient food systems.

Brief Summary: Discusses rural development through the lens of food systems and the role of agriculture in sustainable development. Implications: Emphasizes the need for holistic rural-urban development strategies. Recommendations: Include sustainable agriculture and food systems in RAPs, promoting economic and environmental resilience in rural regions.

URL: FAO Report on Rural Development and Food Systems

Original Reference: FAO/MUFPP/RUAF. 2019. Milan Urban Food Policy Pact monitoring framework. Rome.

Brief Summary: Focuses on strengthening the relationship between urban and rural areas in terms of food systems and sustainable development. Implications: Ensuring sustainable food systems requires strong rural-urban linkages. Recommendations: RAPs should prioritize policies that enhance food system resilience and rural-urban collaboration.

URL: FAO: Food Systems and Urban-Rural Linkages

Original Reference: FAO. 2019. Framework for the urban food agenda: Leveraging sub-national and local government action to ensure sustainable food systems and improved nutrition. FAO, Rome.

Brief Summary: Explores strategies for creating more sustainable and resilient food systems that integrate both urban and rural areas. Implications: Food security and sustainability are dependent on rural-urban cooperation. Recommendations: RAPs should promote sustainable agricultural practices and strengthen food supply chains between rural and urban areas.

URL: FAO: Creating Sustainable Urban-Rural Food Systems

Original Reference: FAO. 2020. Cities and local governments at the forefront in building inclusive and resilient food systems: Key results from the FAO survey, “Urban food systems and Covid-19.”

Brief Summary: Provides guidance on developing agriculture in urban and peri-urban settings, contributing to food security and sustainable urbanization. Implications: Highlights the role of rural areas in supporting urban food systems. Recommendations: RAPs should explore ways to integrate peri-urban agriculture into broader regional development plans, fostering rural-urban partnerships in food production.

URL: FAO: Rethinking Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture

Original Reference: FAO/ESta/MUFPP 2018. Medellin: Supporting actions for nutrition and food sovereignty.

Brief Summary: A collection of case studies that highlight successful urban-rural collaborations in food systems. Implications: Shows the benefits of coordinated food system approaches between urban and rural areas. Recommendations: RAPs should use these case studies as models for creating resilient, interconnected rural-urban food systems.

URL: FAO Urban Food Action Case Studies

Original Reference: IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions : first edition

Brief Summary: This IPCC report focuses on the intersection of climate change and land use, exploring how land management can mitigate climate impacts. Implications: Land-use policies are critical for both rural and urban resilience against climate change. Recommendations: RAPs should integrate land-use strategies that focus on sustainable agriculture, forest conservation, and ecosystem restoration to enhance climate resilience across rural and urban areas.

URL: https://www.ipcc.ch/srccl/chapter/chapter-5/

Original Reference: Sietchiping, R., Githiri, G., and Stineke, O. The role of African cities in strengthening food systems. Chapter 6 in: Africa agriculture status report. Feeding Africa’s cities: Opportunities, challenges, and policies for linking African farmers with growing urban food markets. Issue 8. Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, Nairobi.

Brief Summary: This report focuses on food systems and supply chains in African urban and rural areas. Implications: Similar challenges in food security can be addressed in European rural-urban linkages. Recommendations: RAPs should develop sustainable food supply chains that integrate rural production with urban markets.

URL: https://agra.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/AASR-2020-Feeding-African-Cities.pdf