Report of the 6th MUFPP Regional Forum in Africa
The report of the 6th MUFPP Regional Forum in Addis Ababa (October 10-11, 2024), titled School Meals Programmes for Healthier and Sustainable African Cities explores the latest developments in urban food policies and school meals in Africa. It also features best city-led practices for school meals, Afrifoodlinks policy dialogues, and the crucial Agreement and Ways […]
Wholesale markets: public spaces for interconnected food policies
Wholesale markets are essential public infrastructure for urban food policies. They efficiently distribute fresh produce, connecting farmers with retailers and consumers, while also supporting regional economies and potentially reducing environmental impact. Furthermore, they play a pivotal role in ensuring food safety and quality standards are met. This report aims at illustrating how wholesale markets can […]
MUFPP EU Regional Forum Warsaw 2024
From May 22 to 23 2024, the 12th MUFPP Regional Forum in Europe was held in Warsaw under the theme Innovating food systems to enhance sustainability and resilience, particularly in response to local food crises. The event brought together policymakers, city officials, key stakeholders, and researchers from across Europe to exchange experiences and co-create solutions […]
Report – The Power of Public Food Procurement
The report of the conference “The Power of Public Food Procurement for School Meals,” organised by the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP), the Municipality of Copenhagen, and Roskilde University (RUC), details the event that took place in Copenhagen on 17-18 June 2024. The conference targeted officers and stakeholders responsible for shaping the future of […]
The Food Trails Project Legacy – Public reports and deliverables
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MUFPP Regionalisation Process Action Plan 2023-25
The Milan Pact counts today over 280 signatory cities, representing a total of 490 million inhabitants distributed over the 6 MUFPP regions. Based on the assumption that cities face similar challenges and seek appropriate solutions for their specific geographical and socio-economic contexts, the Milan Pact has created dedicated spaces to promote regionalisation process.The first task […]
Cities Feeding the Future
The Cities Feeding the Future initiative was launched in October 2023 on the occasion of the School Meals Coalition First Global Summit in Paris. Led by the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact Secretariat (MUFPP), the initiative seeks to support municipalities in their responsibility of implementing school meals programmes, while fostering links between local and national […]
School Meals: the transformative potential of urban food policies
School meals hold significant potential for urban food policies. They offer a promising arena for pursuing several objectives by addressing a particular aspect of the food system: fostering sustainable dietary practices among children and promoting the transition to a healthy and sustainable diet. Additionally, they can contribute to combating food poverty, advancing preventive healthcare measures, […]
MUFPP Policy Brief 2024
The Milan Urban Food Policy Pact is the main legacy of the Universal Exhibition “Expo Milan 2015” Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life. The Milan Pact is a global commitment of mayors from around the world that considers food as an entry point for the sustainable development of growing cities. It represents the main framework […]
Milan Pact Awards 2022 Report
The report gives an overview of the main trends and themes of this edition of the Milan Pact Awards. It is an opportunity to showcase the most innovative practices of MUFPP signatory cities, understanding their key strengths and challenges.