Policy Innovation and Maintaining Influential Local Governments, Onur Kulaç,Çiğdem Akman, Editör, IGI Global, Pennsylvania, ss.265-293, 2025
This study examines the role of urban areas in developing sustainable food systems.
Current global challenges, including the rapid increase in urban populations, climate
change, food security issues, and food waste, involve the development of sustainable
food policies by local governments. This paper analyzes the Milan Urban
Food Policy Pact (MUFPP) as a key initiative in the development of sustainable
food systems and policies and evaluates the suggested approaches created at both
global and local levels. It investigates the actions taken by the member cities of
MUFPP concerning sustainable food production, distribution, and consumption
and examines the impact of these actions. This study analyzes Türkiye’s sustainable
food policies, national strategies, and MUFPP member municipalities' projects.
By examining Mezitli, Istanbul, Nilufer, Balıkesir, Efeler, Eregli, and Muratpasa
it reveals the current state of sustainable food policies. The study highlights local
government efforts, successful practices, and future improvement plans.