Sweden
Malmo's Policy for Sustainable Development and Food
Summary Description
Requires city cafeterias to provide only organic food
Species
Farmed animals
Jurisdiction
Sweden
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Policy
Status
In force
Legal Value
Voluntary
Date Enacted
2010
Date Updated
May, 2024
Official Citation
Malmo's Policy for Sustainable Development and Food
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- The policy requires that all city cafeterias (pre-schools, schools and elderly care homes) only offer organic food, and that the city reduce greenhouse gas emissions relating to food procurement by 40 % by 2020 (from 2002 level).
Weaknesses
- The city of Malmo is behind the set objectives regarding organic food and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Related Laws/Policies
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