In an effort to encourage more urban agriculture within their jurisdiction, the densely populated City of Los Angeles adopted the Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone ordinance. It offers tax incentives to the landowners of eligible vacant lots in exchange for urban growers being able to utilize their land for small-scale agricultural operations.

But how well has this program performed since its initiation in 2017?

As the fourth largest city in the United States, Houston's population faces a growing threat from climate change. In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey brought Houston to a standstill with one trillion gallons of rain and $125 billion in economic losses. And, in the broader region, since 1999, at least 1,400 people - 70 per year - have died of heat-related causes in Texas.

What adaptation proposals should be considered to reduce Houston's concerns around extreme heat and riverine flooding?

Due to its coastal geography, the Rockaway Peninsula faces elevated vulnerability to coastal storms, bearing the brunt of impact headed towards NYC. Studies on the topic often focus on the physical and infrastructural vulnerability of NYC rather than dimensions of social vulnerability.

How does this social vulnerability impact capacities for storm preparation and recovery? And, what strategies can we employ to strengthen the community and social resilience of the Rockaway Peninsula to coastal storms?

During this time, we’ve seen massive upheavals in our food system with issues in supply chains, drastic increases in fresh produce prices, labor shortages, and malnourished marginalized communities. Covid-19 has more than warned mankind of the fragilities of our global food system. It signals the dangers that lie ahead with the looming wave of climate change. 

What are some of the ways the pandemic has upended the trend in food consumption in a dramatic fashion?

While food system disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic had already driven up food prices, today, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the cost of food in real terms (adjusted for inflation) is now higher than during the 2008 financial crisis.

What impacts does the Russian invasion of Ukraine have on the global food system?

The UAE is primarily dependent on food imports, but it is trying to sustainably transform its local food systems. It has more than 177 advanced farms that use modern agricultural technologies and hydroponics, and over 100 entities that implement organic farming across the UAE.

How is Dubai changing the agricultural landscape and making its mark by enabling food production in a desert?

Greening the Camps is a collective of young designers, crafters, plant lovers, and social activists in Jordan, working to reconnect the refugee community with their farming heritage, providing a low-tech solution to food insecurity and creating a tiny green oasis amid the harsh reality of the camps.

Have you heard of this floating farm for cows?

Honeybees are critical pollinators. They pollinate 70 of the 100 crop species that feed 90% of the world. And, they’re responsible for $200 billion each year in ecological services.