Celebrating the African Day of School Feeding: stories of impact
Every year on 1 March, the African Union marks the African Day of School Feeding (ADSF), a moment to celebrate and reinforce the transformative role of school meals across the continent. In this article, we highlight the diversity of school meal practices implemented by MUFPP’s cities in Africa, drawing on practices from the latest Milan Pact Awards (October 2025). […]
Policy Statement: Cities Call for an EU Framework on Local Food Policies
Cities are powerful drivers of food system transformation, yet their role is often underestimated. Urban authorities can make food healthier, more sustainable, and fairer. From local markets to public food services like school meals, cities can lead the development of resilient food systems benefiting both urban and rural areas. To strengthen this role at the […]
Milan and Vantaa to Lead the Eurocities WG Food: a renewed commitment to sustainable food systems
The Milan Urban Food Policy Pact is pleased to announce an important leadership update within the Eurocities Working Group on Food (WG Food). Milan will continue in its role as Chair of the WG Food, ensuring continuity, strategic direction, and strong coordination among Pact cities. At the same time, we warmly welcome Vantaa as the […]
MPA 2025 – Discover the practices honoured with Special Mentions in the Food Supply & Distribution Category
Our journey to explore the cities awarded in the latest edition of the Milan Pact Awards 2025 continues. After highlighting the Special Mentions in the Governance, Sustainable Diets and Nutrition, Social and Economic Equity, Food Production, and Food Waste categories, we now turn our attention to the initiatives recognised in the Food Supply & Distribution […]
MPA 2025 – Discover the practices awarded with Special Mentions in the Food Waste Category
Our journey to explore the cities awarded in the latest edition of the Milan Pact Awards 2025 continues. After highlighting the Special Mentions in the Governance, Sustainable Diets and Nutrition, Social and Economic Equity and Food Production categories, we now turn our attention to the initiatives recognised in the Food Waste category, developed by the cities of Bandung, Barcelona, Bogotá and Columbus. During the Milan Pact Awards Ceremony, Divine Njie, Deputy Director of Agrifood Systems and […]