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Using travel time to cities of different sizes, we map populations across an urban–rural continuum to improve on the standard dichotomous representations of urban–rural interactions. We extend existing approaches by 1) building on central place theory to capture the urban hierarchy in access to services and employment opportunities provided by...

This research paper higlights: COVID-19 pandemic has made 13% of the working people jobless in Dhaka city. Fish consumption per household has been reduced significantly during the pandemic. Fish price has increased in the urban area during the pandemic. Frequency of grocery shopping has been decreased by the pandemic. Coping strategies including cut down high...

Across Asia, cities are contending with a wide range of food-related issues but most lack a dedicated or coherent set of food policies. For most cities in Asia, food has been a policy and governance blind spot, while national food policy has distinctly lacked an urban perspective. Arguing that food...

 The results of the JArDinS study—conducted in the Greater Montpellier area—did not reveal any changes towards more sustainable lifestyles among community garden users a year after they began participating in the garden.  Novice gardeners mentioned several difficulties in getting involved in their community garden, which they visited irregularly. This...

This handbook is addressed to Parliamentarians to support them in adopting domestic legislation, approving budget allocations, and overseeing public-sector policies towards transforming food systems that deliver healthy diets for all. It can also help municipalities develop policies for sustainable diet and nutrition for their cities.