Indonesia’s Groundbreaking Government Program for Free, Nutritious School Meals
An historical moment for school meals The 6th of January 2025 marked an historical moment for school meals programmes in Asia Pacific. The ambitious Indonesian government-subsidized programme to provide free, nutritious meals to more than 60 million school-age children was officially launched. The Milan Urban Food Policy Pact has been since the very beginning a […]
From Waste to Worth: Exploring Milan’s Innovative Local Food Waste Hubs in 5 Webinars
Combating food waste is a critical global challenge, and Milan is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to tackle this issue. Through its Local Food Waste Hubs Network, the city is reducing waste, promoting social equity, and fostering sustainable food systems. The recognition of Milan’s efforts by the prestigious Earthshot Prize in 2021 enabled […]
Together in Action: A Collaborative Approach to Reducing Food Loss and Waste in Amman
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), the Municipality of Milan, the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact and Let’s Food, launches the first day of a two-day workshop titled “Together in Action on Food Losses and Waste at City Level,” which aims to address […]
EU webinar “Fostering Cultivated Biodiversity through Local Food Policies”
Join us for the European webinar Fostering Cultivated Biodiversity through Local Food Policies, taking place on January 27, 2025, from 11:00 to 12:00 CET. The event, organized by the MUFPP, the Spanish Network of Municipalities for Agroecology (Red de Municipios por la Agroecología), Granollers City Council, and the Horizon Europe-funded LiveSeeding project, will focus on: […]
AfriFOODlinks is calling on food ambassadors
The AfriFoodLinks project is calling for young food enthusiasts currently residing in Lisbon and Milan, who have a deep desire to change the way the world sees and consumes food. The programme creates space for the voices of the youth, who have often been excluded from decision making, to share their perspectives on urban food […]
Invitation to the 1^ European Symposium “Fostering Cultivated Biodiversity through Local Food Policies” Granollers, Spain, 29-30 April 2025
The Granollers City Council, the Spanish Network of Municipalities for Agroecology (Red de Municipios por la Agroecología), and the Horizon EU project LiveSeeding are organizing the 1st European Symposium “Fostering Cultivated Biodiversity through Local Food Policies. The role of seeds in accelerating organic and agroecology-oriented food systems“ on April 29-30, 2025, in Granollers (Barcelona Metropolitan […]
The municipalities of Barcelona Metropolitan Area commit to advancing food policies towards a new, more sustainable model
The municipalities of the Barcelona Metropolitan Area have committed to driving local food policies to promote a new, more sustainable food model that will benefit their communities. This commitment was made during the Alimentem Barcelona event (November 19, 2024), where over 200 representatives from local governments, public institutions, and experts gathered to discuss the future of food systems. MUFPP […]
Afrifoodlinks Consortium Meeting in Cape Town. African and European cities collaborate to transform urban food systems
From 25 to 29 November 2024, representatives from 28 AfriFoodlinks partners organisations, government leaders, researchers, and youth ambassadors from 20 African and European cities gathered in Cape Town for the Afrifoodlinks Consortium Meeting, in a concerted effort to advancing sustainable food solutions across the African Continent. Throughout the week, participants engage in workshops, presentations and […]
International workshop ‘Together in Action on Food Losses and Waste at City Level’
On December 17-18, 2024, Amman, Jordan, will host the international two-day workshop titled “Together in Action on Food Losses and Waste at City Level: Shared Learning of Practices and Experiences Towards Sustainable and Inclusive Agrifood Systems Transformation.” The workshop is organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with […]
MUFPP at the Cumbre Mercociudades Summit 2024: Advancing Urban Food Policies in South America
The MUFPP participated in the Cumbre Mercociudades summit, held from December 4-6, 2024, in Esteban Echeverría, Argentina, under the theme “Building a Sustainable Future.” The summit brought together representatives from 87 cities across Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, Senegal, France, and various EU organizations. Mercociudades is the largest network of local […]