Aim and Scope

Urban Agriculture and Circular Food Systems is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in the intersecting fields of urban agriculture, sustainable food systems, and circular economy principles. The journal provides a high-impact platform for interdisciplinary research that addresses the challenges and opportunities of feeding growing urban populations while promoting environmental resilience, resource efficiency, and socio-economic equity.

Key topics include, but are not limited to:

• Innovative models of urban and peri-urban agriculture
• Vertical farming, rooftop gardens, and controlled environment agriculture
• Integration of food systems within urban planning and policy
• Food security, nutrition, and social equity in urban contexts
• Circular economy approaches in food production, distribution, and waste management
• Composting, bio-based fertilizers, and nutrient recycling
• Urban food supply chains, logistics, and local markets
• Resilient and regenerative food systems for climate-adaptive cities
• Digital technologies and smart systems for urban food production
• Life cycle assessment and environmental impact of urban food systems