People power

Food policy councils and other forms of citizen engagement in food policymaking are crucial elements to successful food system transformation, a new Food Trails report has found.

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Looking beyond food banks

During the pandemic, the need for food aid skyrocketed in cities all over Europe. But how can municipalities build strategies that are dignified and deliver the help that is needed?

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Food Trails is a four-year EU-funded Horizon 2020 project aiming to translate in Europe the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact’s collective commitment to integrated urban food policies into measurable and long-term progress towards sustainable food systems. 11 European cities, with universities and stakeholders, will co-design pilot actions as leverage points for FOOD 2030 urban food policies development, involving also 21 worldwide follower cities.

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EU Food Cities

In its 11 partner cities, Food Trails will develop participatory Living Labs, innovative pilots and transformative food policies. Cities will foster innovation, collaborating with the consortium to establish successful approaches. Discover the Food Trails cities and their actions on the map below: