Many neglected and underutilized vegetable species such as indigenous African leafy
vegetables have been incorporated in human diets since time immemorial, especially in sub …

The importance of forests to safeguard agricultural production through regulating ecosystem
services such as clean water, soil protection, and climate regulation is well documented, yet …

Urban green infrastructure (UGI) aims to strategically develop green and blue space
networks that contribute to human health and wellbeing, urban sustainability and climate …

Although the importance of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) is increasingly recognised
across the globe, their potential is not yet fully realised. Their often valuable nutritional …

Multifunctional green infrastructure, a key component of compact sustainable cities, is
challenged by the pressures associated with rapid urbanization. In this paper, we present a …

The baobab tree (Adansonia digitata L.) is an important source of non-timber forest products
in sub-Saharan Africa. Its fruits contain high amounts of vitamin C, calcium, and dietary fibre …

Visions of sustainable cities mostly conjure up well tended home and community gardens,
where owners and residents plant fruits and vegetables that supply some of their livelihood …

This article presents fishing in the city for food (FCF) as a trenchant example of urban
ecology, and the ways in which urban dwellers use, interact with, and depend on urban blue …

Food insecurity and diet-related diseases do not only have detrimental effects to human
health, but are also underpinned by food systems that are environmentally unsustainable …

Background Inventorization and promotion of traditionally used local flora can be a better
option to gain a wide range of alternative edible resources and multiple nutritional benefits …