The CIP2030 initiative is focused on adapting agricultural and food innovations to enhance urban diets and livelihoods to address the challenges of rapid urbanization and its impact on ecosystems and societies.
With over two-thirds of the global population projected to reside in urban areas by 2050 and the rapid urbanization of Africa and Asia, the interplay between urbanization and agricultural innovation becomes critical for creating productive and sustainable cities. The agriculture and food sectors are poised to play a central role in this transition, necessitating a focus on feeding, nourishing, and employing the urban majority while safeguarding environmental and human health. CIP2030 responds to the demands of cities in low- and middle-income countries, addressing key challenges such as making urban food production efficient and sustainable, upgrading informal food market chains to reduce waste and enhance safety, creating work opportunities for urban youth and women, and integrating urban development planning with investments in agricultural, food, and environmental infrastructure.
CIP2030 aims to leverage solid partnerships and research collaborations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, venturing into novel partnerships with urban entrepreneurs and municipal stakeholders to capitalize on data-rich, digitized urban environments.
“Urban Hunger” explores the growing challenge of food insecurity in cities worldwide, with a focus on Lima, Peru. Despite the availability of food, many urban residents lack access to affordable, healthy diets.
