The City Region Food Systems (CRFS) Handbook sets out a clear and systematic process for conducting rapid and in-depth assessments of the sustainability and resilience of a CRFS and developing an evidence-based action plan, in five modules. The process is underpinned by multi-stakeholder working, and makes use of outcomes-based indicators. The Handbook is supplemented by an online toolkit containing supplementary guidance, training materials, examples, and templates.
The CRFS Handbook and online toolkit were developed as part of the RUAF-CRFS CRFS programme and refined following piloting in 11 cities in two phases (phase 1 from 2015 to 2018; phase 2 from 2019 to 2023).
