About Us
Integrated Urban Food Systems (IUFS) is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing research, innovations, and policies that shape the future of food production, distribution, and consumption in urban environments.
We provide a platform for multidisciplinary research connecting agriculture, urban planning, technology, public health, economics, and policy to create resilient, sustainable, and inclusive urban food systems.
IUFS publishes original research, reviews, perspectives, case studies, and methodological papers on:
- Urban Agriculture & Food Production – vertical farming, community gardens, urban livestock, and aquaculture.
- Sustainable Food Policies & Governance – city-region planning, food security, accessibility, and socio-economic impacts.
- Circular Supply Chains & Food Innovation – local food networks, logistics, food waste reduction, and resource efficiency.
- Digital & Smart Food Systems – IoT, AI, robotics, and blockchain for urban agriculture.
- Environmental Sustainability & Ecosystem Services – green infrastructure, climate adaptation, water, soil, and energy efficiency.
- Community Health & Nutrition – nutrition-sensitive systems, public health, social inclusion, and food justice.
- Integrated Urban Planning & Design – food-sensitive planning, land-use strategies, and urban–peri-urban linkages.
IUFS aims to foster collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and community stakeholders, supporting evidence-based knowledge for smart, equitable, and future-ready urban food systems.
