CLEVERFOOD Peer Learning in Nantes and Milan
As part of the CLEVERFOOD project’s peer-learning programme, the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP) has been actively involved in facilitating meaningful exchanges between European cities to accelerate the transformation of urban food systems. The goal of the peer-learning process is to enable peer cities to develop a concrete local Action Plan for the implementation […]
School Food 4 Change highlights public procurement innovations at Buygreen Forum 2025
The Horizon Europe SchoolFood4Change (SF4C) project showcased its best practices in sustainable public procurement for school canteens during the Forum Compraverde Buygreen, held in Rome on 14–15 June. The project also presented successful implementations of the Whole School Food Approach (WSFA) in the schools of participating cities. Fondazione Ecosistemi, a partner of SF4C and national […]
4th General Assembly of the School Food 4 Change Project
Ph: ICLEI Europe The SchoolFood4Change Horizon 2020 project has entered its fourth year of activity, and all partners gathered in Lyon for the 4th General Assembly, 3-6 June 2025, to share results, impacts, and best practices. The event brought together more than 50 participants from over 30 partner organizations across Europe, Africa, Latin America, and […]
School Meals as Food Policy Catalysts in ASEAN Cities: MUFPP at Expo Osaka 2025
On 31 July 2025, the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact will take part in Expo Osaka 2025, hosting the session “School Meals as Food Policy Catalysts in ASEAN Cities” at the Italy Pavilion. The event will explore how school meals can act as a transformative lever in urban food policies. It will showcase the outcomes […]
First European Symposium on Cultivated Biodiversity
On the 29th and 30th of April 2025 the city of Granollers hosted the first Symposium on Cultivated Biodiversity which was organised by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FIBL) and Red de Municipios por la Agroecologia (RMA). For Cultivated Biodiversity, we mean the diversity in species and variety of plant crops cultivated for human […]
Study Visit in Milan by the Indonesian Delegation
From April 14th to 16th, 2025, the MUFPP Secretariat welcomed in Milan delegations from the Indonesian cities of Bandung, Denpasar, and Semarang, along with representatives from the Indonesian Government, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the ASEAN Secretariat and the Health Ministry of Malaysia. The presence of ASEAN and Malaysian institutions alongside […]
The EU Food Partnership Draft Action Plan, presented at DGUM meeting, is now open for Public Consultation
The Urban Agenda for the EU Food Partnership, co-coordinated by the City of Milan and the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, officially presented its Draft Action Plan during the meeting of the UE Directors-General on Urban Matters (DGUM) held in Warsaw on 24–25 April 2025. The Draft Action Plan is the result of over a year of […]
From Thailand and Vietnam to Milan to share experiences and knowledge on school meals programmes in ASEAN cities
From March 18 to 20, 2024, the MUFPP hosted representatives from Chiang Mai, Hoi An, and Bangkok (the latter as a mentor city) for a study visit focused on School Meals Programmes. The visit aimed to facilitate the exchange of best practices and enhance learning opportunities across national, regional and urban stakeholders, with the goal […]
Save the date: MUFPP Global Forum 2025 in Milan
We are excited to announce that the next MUFPP Global Forum will take place from October 14 to October 16, 2025 in Milan. This important event will bring together representatives and mayors from the Milan Pact community of cities, as well as key stakeholders collaborating with the Milan Pact to shape more sustainable and resilient urban food systems […]
Webinar: Launch of the Milan Pact Awards 2025 – 7th Edition
Join us on April 1, 2025, from 13:00 to 14:15 CEST, for the event marking the official launch of the Milan Pact Awards 2025. The Milan Pact is proud to announce the 7th edition of the Milan Pact Awards, a joint initiative of the City of Milan, Fondazione Cariplo, and AICS – the Italian Agency […]