The condition of urban agriculture in a Chinese global city: evidence from the field

IF 2 2区经济学 Q3 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Environment and Urbanization Pub Date : 2022-01-24 DOI:10.1177/09562478211066422

G. Talamini, Qi Zhang, P. Viganó

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Abstract

Urban agriculture (UA) encompasses different practices and dissimilar agendas, not all environmentally and socially savoury, ranging from food security to leisure and recreation. Although there is a wealth of literature on UA, little research has investigated its presence and role in a Chinese global city against the backdrop of unbridled urbanisation. This article focuses on Nanshan District in Shenzhen, a vast, rapidly urbanising region in China. We analyse the social and spatial characteristics of UA and its regulation. Employing a mixed-method approach that combines spatial analysis and in-depth semi-structured interviews, the results demonstrate the coexistence and interaction of diverse types of UA. What emerges is a socio-biologically rich heterogeneity of precarious practices, overlooked by the local authorities, but contributing to stewardship, social development and community engagement, while preserving a precious agricultural heritage. This article presents policy insights and advocates for government involvement in recognising the social significance of UA.

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中国全球城市的城市农业状况：来自实地的证据

城市农业（UA）包括不同的做法和不同的议程，从粮食安全到休闲娱乐，并非都是环境和社会方面的美味。尽管有大量关于UA的文献，但在肆无忌惮的城市化背景下，很少有研究调查UA在中国全球城市中的存在和作用。本文关注的是深圳南山区，这是一个幅员辽阔、城市化进程迅速的地区。我们分析了UA的社会和空间特征及其调控。采用混合方法，结合空间分析和深入的半结构化访谈，结果表明不同类型的UA共存和相互作用。出现的是不稳定做法的社会生物学丰富的异质性，被地方当局忽视，但有助于管理、社会发展和社区参与，同时保护珍贵的农业遗产。本文介绍了政府参与承认UA的社会意义的政策见解和倡导者。

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Environment and Urbanization Multiple-

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7.50

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2.70%

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期刊介绍： Environment and Urbanization aims to provide an effective means for the exchange of research findings, ideas and information in the fields of human settlements and environment among researchers, activists and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in low- and middle-income nations and between these and researchers, international agency staff, students and teachers in high-income nations. Most of the papers it publishes are written by authors from Africa, Asia and Latin America. Papers may be submitted in French, Spanish or Portuguese, as well as English - and if accepted for publication, the journal arranges for their translation into English. The journal is also unusual in the proportion of its papers that are written by practitioners.