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Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech’s expertise in support of urban agriculture development

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 Cities offer numerous opportunities for producing local and sustainable food:

  • Greening of ground and rooftops, promoting biodiversity and climate resilience
  • Optimizing resources through rainwater harvesting and the recycling of organic waste
  • Reducing heat islands through cultivated spaces
  • Proximity to consumers, reducing transportation and CO₂ emissions

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    Urban agriculture takes many forms, adapted to the constraints and strengths of cities:

  • Community gardens and shared vegetable plots
  • Roof and facade farming
  • Indoor urban farms and vertical farming
  • Soilless cultivation (hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics)
  • Urban beekeeping and urban agroforestry

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    Engaging local stakeholders to co-create sustainable food systems

    1. Citizens: access to local, healthy food; improved quality of life
    2. Public services: strengthening food resilience and sustainable resource management
    3. Businesses (real estate, offices, retail, etc.): incorporating greenery to enhance appeal and foster innovation
    updated on 5/20/26

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