Milan Pact Awards 2018 – Deadline extended
The deadline to submit policies or practices to the 3rd edition of the Milan Pact Awards (MPA) has been extended up to 18 May 2018. The MPA launched by MUFPP secreatariat and Fondazione Cariplo is open to MUFPP SIGNATORY CITIES How to participate In order to submit a food policy or practice to be considered for the […]
2018 Milan Pact Awards edition launched
The Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP) secretariat in collaboration with Fondazione Cariplo has just launched the third edition of the Milan Pact Awards. The MPA purpose is to stimulate Mayors’ action on food policy and practice from learning and exchange among MUFPP signatory cities. Winning awards for good practices proved to be catalyzing agents for mutual exchanges […]
A collection of best practices in urban and peri-urban agriculture
Consumer cooperatives, organic dining rooms, producers’ associations, agricultural parks. Many cities across the world are experimenting innovative ways to reconcile urban growth with the conservation of agricultural land and the promotion of sustainable food production. Barcelona; Bologna; Marseille; Montpellier; Thessaloniki; Tirana, all MUFPP signatory cities, are working together to improve knowledge and reinforce cooperation on […]
The MUFPP at World Urban Forum: working for sustainable urban food systems
A delegation of the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP) is participating in the WUF 9 from 7-13 February 2018 in Kuala Lumpur to highlight the importance of local governments in making food systems more sustainable and resilient. The fast pace of urbanization is putting under strain the ability of cities to provide appropriate housing, jobs, […]
MUFPP Open Consultation and report on Annual Gathering in Valencia
During the Third MUFPP Annual Gathering held in Valencia from 19-21 October 2017 the mayor of Milan, chair of the MUFPP Steering committee announced the launch of an open consultation to collect ideas and suggestions on the future of the Pact. The questionnaire is now online and it is possible to share thoughts and reflections within […]
Washington DC and Madison (Wisconsin) sign the MUFPP
The Mayors of Washington DC, Muriel Bowser and Madison (Wisconsin), Paul Soglin signed today the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact during an official event held in the capital of the United States. In the event organized by the City of Washington and the US Conference of Mayors (USCM) took part Catherine Pugh, the mayor of Baltimore, […]
The Global Nutrition Summit in Milan: US$3.4 billion committed to tackle malnutrition. Highlighting the role of cities
The Global Nutrition Summit 2017, held in Milan, Italy, convened governments, cities, international agencies, foundations, civil society organizations and businesses to accelerate the global response to malnutrition, an underlying cause of nearly half of all global child deaths. The Summit has galvanized US$3.4bn including US$640 million in new commitments. “The global malnutrition crisis endangers the […]
MUFPP 2017 Annual Gathering Cities call on UN agencies to recognize their role in shaping a sustainable food system
València, 20 October 2017. 400 mayors, experts and city delegates from the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP) gathered in Valencia from 19 – 21 October 2017 to discuss sustainable food systems in the framework of the Third Annual Gathering of the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP). The Milan Urban Food Policy Pact […]
Baltimore is actively promoting the MUFPP in the United States
Baltimore, winning of the MPA awards 2016 with the highest score for the “Baltimore Food Policy Initiative”, has started to spread the objectives of its good practice and the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP) in the United Stated. Since winning the award, Holly Freishtat, Baltimore City Food Policy Director has served as the Chair in […]
The 2017 Milan Pact Awards edition is launched!
The City of Milan and the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP) secretariat in collaboration with Fondazione Cariplo is launching the second edition of the Milan Pact Awards (MPA). The MPA purpose is to stimulate Mayors’ action on food policy and practice from learning and exchange among MUFPP signatory cities. The deadline for signatory cities […]
