We review published research on plant-pollinator interactions among food plants in urban agriculture worldwide and provide a critical overview of the spatiotemporal distribution of knowledge, urban plant-pollinator profiles, and research funding for urban agriculture and ecosystem services. We also highlight the potential of urban agriculture to create pollinator-friendly spaces that support local pollinator conservation. We conclude that pollination services are a promising nature-based solution to meet Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets, delivering several ecosystem services, ensuring food security and sovereignty for urban dwellers, and alleviating malnutrition. By synthesizing evidence on plant-pollinator interactions, we identify major knowledge gaps to guide future research.
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| Publisher | Springer |
| Geographic coverage | Global |
| Originally published | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Knowledge service | Metadata | Global Food and Nutrition Security | Food crises and food and nutrition securitySustainable Food Systems | PollinatorsUrban agriculture |
| Digital Europa Thesaurus (DET) | crop productionpolicymakingFarmurban habitat |