Naju-si Joins 'Milano Urban Food Policy Pact'

Naju City in Jeollanam-do has joined the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact, a global food policy governance and a commitment among cities.

According to the city on the 23rd, the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP) is an international agreement signed in 2015 to promote the development of sustainable urban food systems, address consumption imbalances, and encourage healthy eating habits.

Naju City posted on the official SNS of the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact.
[Photo by Naju City]

The pact emphasizes that the main actors in sustainable food policies are local governments at the ‘city’ level, rather than national or central governments.

Currently, over 270 cities from 80 countries worldwide, including New York, Paris, London, and Seoul, are registered, with six cities participating from South Korea.

Taking this opportunity to join the policy pact, the city plans to build networks with cities around the world to focus on sustainable rural strategies and resolving food inequality, strengthening food policies as a public good.

In particular, Naju City plans to attend the frequently held regional forum, the ‘Asia-Pacific Regional Forum,’ and the biennial global forum, the ‘Milan Awards,’ to introduce its excellent food policies and explore development plans.

Through this, it is expected to create synergy in the key agricultural policy developments of the 8th elected administration, such as local food direct stores based on trust between producers and consumers, operation of Naju Bapsang designated restaurants, establishment of logistics infrastructure for public and school meals, and eco-friendly agriculture for carbon neutrality.

Mayor Yoon Byung-tae said, “Healthy and safe food is a basic right that citizens should enjoy,” adding, “Through joining the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact, we will do our best to share sustainable food strategies with cities worldwide and develop excellent local food policies.”

Meanwhile, the city has proven its excellence and practical efforts in food policy nationwide by winning the highest award for three consecutive years since 2020 and receiving the S grade, equivalent to the grand prize, last year in the ‘Regional Food Index Evaluation’ hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

Naju = Kim Yuk-bong, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy baekok@asiae.co.kr

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