TRANSFORMING FOOD SOVEREIGNTY POLICY IN THE CITY OF SURABAYA: FACING THE CHALLENGES OF URBANIZATION AND REALIZING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

Abstract

This research examines the challenges of food sovereignty in the city of Surabaya, focusing on adapting the concept of food sovereignty, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and developing agricultural infrastructure and technology. Mixed methods were used to collect data through observation, interviews and documentation, and then analyzed to evaluate food availability, affordability and the city's economic structure. The results show a deficit in local food production, especially rice, due to limited agricultural land and climate change, although efforts such as urban land use and crop diversification are having a positive impact. Policy innovations are proposed to strengthen food security, including agricultural infrastructure development, farmer training, and cross-sector partnerships. With collaboration between government, society and the private sector, as well as evidence-based policies, the City of Surabaya is expected to be able to overcome the local food deficit and improve the welfare of its people, contributing to sustainable and inclusive city development in the future.

Keywords

• food sovereignty
• agricultural infrastructure
• multi-stakeholder partnership
• food security