How Urbanization Affects the Global Food Crisis

Urbanization is loosely defined as the growth and the spread of urban centers. Globally, there has been an unprecedented rise in the number of urban centers; in which, at least every city or town is expanding rapidly to accommodate the increase in a number of people. Therefore, the urban sprawl is not likely to stop soon, considering that the birth rate is generally higher than the death rate. If the world's population continues to rise at this rate, people will have to put a limit on the available resources which can barely satisfy human needs now. It is estimated that the areas covered by the cities would triple in the next four decades. This is alarming, considering that there are current issues with food security today. Such a rise and spread of urban centers are scientifically unstainable. Regarding such information, the essay will focus on the critical reasons why urbanization is deemed as a significant trigger to the ongoing food crisis in the world.