Evaluating the Role of Urban Agriculture as a Nature-Based Solution to Climate Change

1. Introduction 2. Literature Review 2.1 Definitions and Concepts 2.2 Historical Development of Urban Agriculture 2.3 Current Trends in Urban Agriculture 3. Urban Agriculture and Climate Change 3.1 Role of Urban Agriculture in Carbon Sequestration 3.2 Impact on Urban Heat Islands 3.3 Integration with Sustainable Urban Planning 4. Nature-Based Solutions Framework 4.1 Understanding Nature-Based Solutions 4.2 Benefits of Nature-Based Approaches 4.3 Policies Supporting Nature-Based Solutions 5. Case Studies of Urban Agriculture 5.1 Case Study: North America 5.2 Case Study: Europe 5.3 Case Study: Asia 5.4 Comparative Analysis of Case Studies 6. Challenges and Limitations 6.1 Economic Barriers 6.2 Social Acceptance and Participation 6.3 Policy and Regulatory Challenges 7. Evaluating Effectiveness 7.1 Metrics for Evaluation 7.2 Long-term Impacts Analysis 7.3 Stakeholder Perspectives 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Policy Recommendations 8.3 Future Research Directions