The report “Municipal Agendas for Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture: A Guide to Integrate Agriculture into Urban Planning Processes” was developed to address the demand from Brazilian municipalities for conceptual and methodological guidance. Beyond merely compiling existing literature and engaging with practices from various Brazilian cities, the Guide's central message emphasizes the potential of urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) to address multiple urban challenges. The report also indicates that the long-term benefits of UPA can be achieved if it is approached as a strategic priority, with a focus on gradual institutionalization and concurrent efforts to enhance and scale agricultural initiatives. This work was conducted by the Center for Sustainability Studies of FGV (FGVces), TEEB Agriculture and Food/UNEP, and the General Coordination for Support to UPA, under the Ministry of Social Development and Fight Against Hunger (MDS).
