Exploring the Urban Food Actions Database
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Food supply and distribution - Articles
This article discusses the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on African cities, exploring the challenge in feeding urban dwellers.
(Africa)
2020 - Astrid Haas
Food supply and distribution - Directories
Best practices to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic, prepared by the Farmers market coalition with information and advice prepared with health departments and state associations.
United States of America (North America)
2020 - Coll.
Governance and planning, Food supply and distribution - Guidelines
This document summarizes frequently asked questions from cities, members of C40 network, and their responses to COVID-19. It is regularly updated with the most prevalent food-related concerns: food shopping with restrictive measures, vulnerable populations feeding, and cities innovations. Select the "Form our Networks" section and choose the document "COVID-19 and...
(Global coverage)
2020 - Coll.
Food production and ecosystem management, Food supply and distribution - Reports & Case Studies
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These articles, which are regularly updated, describe how individuals and organizations are coping with the disruptions to food systems following the Coronavirus health crisis, both in short and longer supply systems.
France (Europe)
2020 - Gilles Maréchal and al.
Social and economic equity - Guidelines
A practical tool to explain:
How the pandemic may cause hunger and nutrition problems in municipalities;
What local governments can do to reduce food security problems during a pandemic.
(Global coverage)
2020 - Official document