The World Future Council brings the interests of future generations to the centre of policy making. Its 50 eminent members from around the globe have already successfully promoted change. The Council addresses challenges to our common future and provides decision-makers with effective policy solutions.

Policies to Change the World, prepared by Miguel Mendonça in 2006 and discussed and approved at the World Future Council’s Annual General Meeting in 2008.

Excerpt from the report. Page 29

Urban Agriculture

Introduction

Urban agriculture, as the literature will often make clear, has an extremely long history. This is understandable, in that transportation was limited in the past, and the hinterland of an urban area may not have been entirely safe from enemies. Agriculture within the walls or close to the city was safer, and its produce took less time and energy to distribute.

Passing rapidly through time to the modern day, urban agriculture is once again finding favour for a great many reasons. Increasing pressure is being applied to governments to also favour the practice through legislation. Policy can significantly support and enhance the production of food in urban areas.

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June 24, 2009
ABC News report

See the video story here at ABC News. (after the short ad)

Link to Urban Farming website here.