Client: Metropolitan City of Cagliari
Project start date: April 2023
Project end date: December 2023
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Provision of technical assistance for the Food Plan development in the Metropolitan City of Cagliari (Smartfood). The Plan was developed through a participatory methodology by integrating territorial needs: waste reduction, school canteens management, food education and boosting local products. The Food Plan outlines 31 concrete actions that will guide the local food policies. The policies are in line with the European and national ones.
The Food Plan outlines 31 concrete actions that will guide the local food policies. The policies are in line with the European and national ones.
NEEDS: The Administration of the Metropolitan City of Cagliari requested CibuSalus’s technical assistance to implement the “SmartFood” System Action of the Metropolitan Strategic Plan. The aim was to promote fair, sustainable and resilient food systems in the entire urban area.
RESULT: CibuSalus supported the Client by defining and developing the Food Plan priorities. The Food Plan of the Metropolitan City of Cagliari was centred on the understanding of territorial needs and priorities.
These emerged from the territorial analysis and stakeholder engagement. The Plan included the definition of 31 actions, developed according to four general objectives that the Metropolitan City will carry out in the coming years:
1. Promoting food as an educational and social resource
2. Promoting healthy food
3. Encouraging food as a tool for sustainability
4. Supporting local economy development through the enhancement of local products
SPECIFICATIONS: Institutions, businesses, citizens and stakeholders were actively involved through a participatory methodology. The analysis of the city’s context enabled it to identify its strengths and territorial needs.
