Cultivate Project — Policy Recommendations on Wholesale Markets and food redistribution
Building on the discussions and exchanges held during the 2nd CULTIVATE International Policy Dialogue in Barcelona on the theme “Wholesale markets and food redistribution: opportunities for social innovation” (31 March 2026), a set of consolidated policy recommendations to support food waste prevention andsurplus redistribution has now been released. The recommendations focus on wholesale markets and […]
Boosting school meals in ASEAN cities: from knowledge to action
The new MUFPP-ASEAN project “Boosting school meals in ASEAN cities: from knowledge to action” builds on the most promising project proposals developed under the previous initiative “Spreading Experiences and Knowledge on School Meals Programmes in ASEAN Cities” to support the set-up or improvement of school meals programmes in ASEAN cities. The project is as part […]
A recipe for change: MUFPP North & Central American cities chart a new path for food systems
Ten years after the signing of the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact, the inaugural North & Central America Regional Forum in Austin, Texas, marks a historic milestone in urban food governance. With the launch of the 2026–2028 Regional Roadmap, nearly 40 signatory cities are moving from individual action to collective regional impact. On 10–11 March 2026, the City of Austin, […]
From Market Stalls to Policy Goals: Milan Launches the First National Dialogue on Farmers’ Markets
In a significant step for urban food governance, the City of Milan recently organised the first in a series of three National Dialogues on urban markets, within the framework of the European CLEVERFOOD project. The event took place alongside the inauguration of a new covered farmers’ market in Milan, made possible through a partnership between […]
The new MUFPP Steering Committee 2026–2028
The MUFPP proudly announces its new Steering Committee (SC) for the 2026–2028 mandate. The newly elected cities are:• AFRICA: Nairobi (Kenya) and Nouakchott (Mauritania)• ASIA PACIFIC: Semarang (Indonesia) and Seoul (Republic of Korea)• EURASIA & SOUTH WEST ASIA: Amman (Jordan) and Istanbul (Türkiye)• EUROPE: Barcelona (Spain) and Lisbon Metropolitan Area (Portugal)• NORTH & CENTRAL AMERICA: […]
FAO & MUFPP launched a new project on Food Loss and Waste in Asia Pacific Cities
“Scale up efforts in Food Loss and Waste” is the new project launched by Milan Urban Food Policy Pact and FAO, with the support of Rikolto, aimed at helping Asia Pacific cities tackle Food Loss and Waste (FLW) through structured technical guidance, learning opportunities, and international cooperation. The initiative is part of the Community of […]
Open Call: Urban Bites – Artistic Performances for Food Sustainability, Deadline: 3 May 2026
The open call “Urban Bites: Artistic Performances for Food Sustainability” launches its second edition, inviting professionals from the creative sector/artists, and civil society organisations to submit proposals for public art performances aimed at raising awareness on food sustainability. The initiative focuses on themes such as urban food harvesting, consumption, recycling, and food waste, promoting the temporary […]
Milan municipality and AICS renew cooperation to further strengthen the MUFPP
Following the announcement made during the MUFPP Global Forum held last October in Milan, the second phase of the strategic partnership between MUFPP and AICS – Italian Agency for Development Cooperation was officially signed. The agreement was formalized on 19 March 2026, at Palazzo Marino, by the Vice Mayor of Milan for Food Policy, Anna […]
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 […]