Gisèle Yasmeen on Inclusive Urban Food Systems | The Conversation

A co-authored article by Gisèle Yasmeen, alongside MPP students Julian Tayarah and Umme Salma, has been published in The Conversation. The article, titled "How street vendors and waste pickers can help cities manage growth," examines the often-overlooked role of informal urban livelihoods in building sustainable and equitable food systems.

As cities continue to grow rapidly, the authors explain that street food vendors and waste pickers play crucial roles in managing food access and supporting circular urban economies. They argue that inclusive policy can better integrate these workers into municipal food and waste management systems, while emphasizing the need for investment to support these livelihoods as cities work toward more sustainable urban food futures.

Read the article here.