Towards quantification of food waste in cities

Michalec, Aleksandra Ola; Longhurst, James; Hayes, Enda

Abstract

The question of urban resilience faces two types of challenges: sudden shocks (e.g. flooding) and long-term stressors (e.g. water scarcity resulting from wasteful resources management over time). City decision makers can enhance urban resilience with an integrated approach accounting for the nexus between the local resources like water, energy and food. There are three main objectives of the Nexus Approach for urban resilience: working towards social norms, policies and technologies which promote circular economy; ensuring resource security in times of environmental change, and agreeing on the evidence-based climate adaptation policies in line with the social equity agenda. Focus groups have been used as bottom-up mechanisms allowing citizen participation in resilience building. Using the case study of Bristol region, the researcher engaged the local residents who work, volunteer and/or undertake research in water, energy and food sectors to discuss the areas of agreement, disagreement and opportunities for synergy. This paper will present a summary of participants’ contribution to the understanding of WEF nexus to will inform further research through identification the priorities for urban resources modeling as well as policy design.

• Presentation Conference Type: Presentation / Talk
• Conference Name: Dresden Nexus Conference
• Start Date: May 17, 2017
• End Date: May 19, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 7, 2019
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: WEF Nexus, food waste, urban geography
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/887477
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Dresden Nexus Conference