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## Essential Units for Certified Specialist Programme in Urban Agriculture Sustainability Practices
**Sustainable Site Planning and Design:**
• • **Site selection and feasibility assessment**
• • **Permaculture principles and design**
• • **Water resource management and conservation**
• • **Waste reduction and recycling strategies**
• • **Green infrastructure and biodiversity enhancement**
**Sustainable Production Practices:**
• • **Organic and biodynamic farming methods**
• • **Vertical farming and urban agriculture**
• • **Food safety and quality control**
• • **Integrated pest management (IPM)**
• • **Climate-smart agriculture practices**
**Water Quality and Soil Health:**
• • **Water quality monitoring and analysis**
• • **Soil health assessment and management**
• • **Composting and nutrient recycling**
• • **Green building materials and construction**
• • **Water-efficient irrigation systems**
**Social and Economic Sustainability:**
• • **Community engagement and education**
• • **Fair trade and ethical sourcing**
• • **Empowering marginalized communities**
• • **Economic development and job creation**
• • **Social impact assessment and reporting**
**Technology and Innovation:**
• • **Smart technology and data analytics**
• • **Precision agriculture and robotics**
• • **Vertical farming and automation**
• • **Biogas and renewable energy integration**
• • **Circular economy and resource recovery**
**Policy and Advocacy:**
• • **Local and national urban agriculture policies**
• • **Advocacy for sustainable food systems**
• • **Policy research and evaluation**
• • **Collaboration and partnerships**
• • **Building a sustainable food system vision**