International
Milan Urban Food Policy Pact
Summary Description
Significantly reduces the serving of animal products by supporting cities developing more sustainable urban food systems.
Species
Farmed animals
Jurisdiction
International
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Policy
Status
Adopted
Legal Value
Non-binding
Date Enacted
2015
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
Milan Urban Policy Pact, October 2015, available online: https://www.milanurbanfoodpolicypact.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Milan-Urban-Food-Policy-Pact-EN.pdf
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Recognises that cities have a role to play in 'developing sustainable food systems and promoting healthy diets'.
- Supports cities to develop more sustainable urban food systems.
- 211 signatory cities, covering 340 million inhabitants.
- Offers best practice examples of food policies.
- Recommended actions include:
Weaknesses
- Does not explicitly call out a shift away from animal-based products and towards plant-based products.
- Does not provide enforcement mechanisms.
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