Food in cities: study on innovation for a sustainable and healthy production, delivery, and consumption of food in cities

Around the world, cities are increasingly recognized for their role in developing sustainable food systems, from comprehensive strategies to separate policies. Innovation dynamics in cities emphasize community buy-in, enhanced participation, local empowerment, shortened supply chains, systemic thinking, and translocalism. Policy tools include citizen involvement, governance, innovative public procurement, and collaboration with research.

Link:https://www.milanurbanfoodpolicypact.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Eurocities-Food-in-Cities.pdf

How cities are achieving the planetary health diet for all (C40)

This 2023 report illustrates the progress made by 15 signatory cities to reach their 2030 commitments. The C40 Accelerator aims to ensure all residents have food that is good for people, planet and prosperity and that less food is wasted. Signatory cities are achieving this by implementing measures such as aligning food procurement, supporting plant-based food consumption, and reducing food loss and waste by 2030.

Link:https://www.c40.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/C40_Good_Food_Cities_Accelerator_Progress_Report_2023.pdf

10 examples of urban food policies: Feeding the cities, part 2

Some of the specific food-related issues addressed in urban policies include access to nutritious and healthy food, climate change and waste, local economic development and city global  transformation. The highlighted initiatives include the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact, the C40 Food Systems Network, the UN Committee on World Food Security and the UK Sustainable Food Cities Network.

Link:https://thefifthestate.com.au/environment/10-examples-of-urban-food-policies-feeding-the-cities-part-2/