Zero Hunger

This part of the study showcases successful examples of urban food tree integration from around the world. These case studies allow to identify opportunities challenges and best practices for implementing similar initiatives.

Planting urban food trees (Photo 13) represents a significant paradigm shift in urban environments.

This guide is designed to help local and national officials implement integrated nature-based solutions for enhancing food resilience in urban areas. By strategically integrating fruit-bearing trees “food trees” into city landscapes the guide promotes healthier more sustainable and shock-resistant urban ecosystems. While urban forestry and greening initiatives often focus on environmental social and economic benefits the potential of productive trees in urban spaces to strengthen local food systems is frequently overlooked. These trees are often seen as more of a challenge than a solution and this perception is reflected in urban planning and policies. Despite challenges related to governance policy space and maintenance these trees offer untapped potential for creating greener more equitable cities. The guide's key focus is on developing methodologies to enhance food security through integrated solutions while also exploring policy frameworks and practical steps for embedding food trees in urban environments. The practical and policy guidance provided in this guide is designed to support collaboration and planning efforts related to the integration of urban food trees. By fostering cross-sectoral collaboration this resource is intended for policymakers practitioners and private sector entities involved in implementing advanced strategies and identifying best practices. The guide aims to facilitate the development of necessary policies and regulatory frameworks to drive progress in this area and establishing sustainable resilient and food secure cities for all.

Who decides to plant and cultivate urban food trees and who benefits from their products? Conversely why do some individuals choose not to plant urban food trees or consume their produce?

Urban food tree projects offer a multifaceted approach to improving city landscapes and addressing social environmental and economic needs. These projects provide not only fresh locally sourced produce but also significant ecological benefits.

This eighth global report provides new insights into the evolution of certified agriculture and forestry. The International Trade Centre has teamed up once again with the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture and the International Institute for Sustainable Development to provide data on 13 major sustainability standards for bananas cocoa coffee cotton oil palm soybeans sugarcane tea and forestry products. This year’s report adds data from 2022 and finds that growth continued after an unusual dip in 2020. The publication helps shape decisions of policymakers producers and businesses working to address systemic labour and environmental challenges through certified sustainable production.

This eighth global report provides new insights into the evolution of certified agriculture and forestry.

The International Trade Centre founded in 1964 is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. Its aim is for businesses in developing countries to become more competitive in global markets to speed up economic development and to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.