Healthy food in schools and kindergartens. Brovary will attract international experience
Kyiv • UNN
The city of Brovary has become a member of the Milan Pact for Urban Food Policy, which unites 230 cities around the world. This will allow the city to introduce new nutrition standards in schools and kindergartens, as well as attract international investment.
Brovary has officially become part of the global initiative of the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP). Launched in 2015, this international document brings together more than 230 cities from around the world that have committed to creating sustainable, inclusive, safe, and diverse food systems. Joining the MUFPP gives Brovary a unique opportunity to implement best practices in food policy aimed at improving the quality of life of its residents. Brovary Mayor Ihor Sapozhko told UNN about this.
This is a great opportunity for Brovary not only to learn from the successful experience of other cities, but also to implement innovative approaches to food policy that will meet the challenges of today. Participation in the MUFPP will help us better respond to climate change, reduce food waste, strengthen local food systems, and provide residents with quality and affordable food
One of the important areas of work envisaged by the pact is improving nutrition in educational institutions. "Our community is already actively working to create conditions for healthy eating in schools and kindergartens. Joining the MUFPP will give us new opportunities to improve the quality of children's nutrition, in particular through the introduction of modern standards and the exchange of experience with other cities," the mayor emphasized.
One of the key aspects of participating in the pact will be cooperation with international partners who can help attract grants for the implementation of environmental and social projects in the community.
We understand that sustainable development of food systems requires significant investment and knowledge. Joining the MUFPP opens the door to an international community that is ready to support innovations aimed at preserving the ecosystem, developing local businesses and improving food security
Ihor Sapozhko also emphasized the importance of this step for the formation of a healthy lifestyle for residents. "Creating a sustainable food policy is about caring for the future of our community. We want every resident of Brovary to have access to healthy products, and we want food systems to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Participation in the pact will help us achieve this goal," he said.
In addition, the mayor noted that joining the MUFPP creates a platform for learning and sharing experiences with the world's leading cities. This will allow us to implement the latest approaches to food system management and reduce the impact of negative environmental factors.
Recall
The city of Brovary has become a member of the Milan Food Policy Pact along with 230 other cities around the world. This initiative has been helping cities around the world to adapt their food systems to global challenges such as climate change, food crises, and social inequality for over 8 years. Brovary's participation in this pact demonstrates the community's commitment to sustainable development, innovation, and concern for the well-being of every resident.
