Planners and regulators.

‘Planners and Regulators’ are responsible for the political system that can enable a more regenerative local food system. This includes land use planning, zoning laws, food safety laws, taxes, subsidies, ownership, trade, policies, and more.

Resources to get you started.

  • 10 examples of urban food policies.

    An oldie but a goodie. This article delves into the different types of food systems-related policies around the globe, featuring 10 great examples and working models.

  • What makes urban food policy happen?

    This report by the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (iPES Food) includes insights from five case studies around the world.

  • Milan urban food policy pact.

    Launched by the Milan Municipality in 2015, the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact is an international agreement among cities from all over the world, committed "to develop sustainable food systems.

    It is a concrete working tool for cities, with a framework for action, case studies, and monitoring indices that aid cities in implementing their own food policies.

    Now with 217 signatories, it is the largest urban food policy pact in the world.

  • Every seed I plant is a wish for tomorrow: Findings and action agenda from the 2020 pandemic gardening survey.

    This report lays out an action agenda to create more edible towns and cities in Australia. Based on findings from the first-ever national Pandemic Gardening Survey, the report reflects the voices of over 9,000 gardeners from urban, regional and remote communities across Australia who shared how edible gardening is good for the mind, body and soul.

  • Healthy, sustainable, and equitable food systems: Growing the role of local government?

    This University of Sydney project aims to investigate the role of law, policy, and regulation in enabling local governments and communities to contribute to healthy, sustainable, and equitable food systems.

  • The University of Melbourne: Foodprint Melbourne.

    A research project that investigates ways of strengthening the resilience of Melbourne’s food system to increase equitable access to fresh, healthy foods and promote sustainable production and consumption for current and future generations.

A few local government food-related policies across Australia.

  • City of Darebin, VIC.

    Food security and nutrition action plan 2016 - 2020.

  • City of Melbourne, VIC.

    The City of Melbourne’s website hosts the policy pdf along with other supporting material, rationale, infographics and more.

  • Cardinia food circles project, VIC.

    The Cardinia Food Circles Collective Impact Project aims to establish a healthy, delicious, sustainable and fair food system for all Cardinia Shire residents.

    The project has been running since November 2016.

Enabling resilient food systems - a tool box for local government.

In this toolbox, you will find links, processes, gadgets and examples of how local government might enable resilient food systems. They have been collated as part of the Local Government Association Research and Development Scheme grant project Local government: Enabling resilient food systems in South Australia.

Help us uncover those working towards a regenerative local food system. Do you know of something we should add here?

Email hello@saurbanfood.org 

Meet our planners and regulators connectors.

  • ‘Connectors’ are South Australians who volunteer their time to help link our network, providing information, contacts and connections to our members.

  • Are you our missing connector?

    We are looking for another Connector – are you interested or already engaged in this space? Do you have good connections with others? Or do you keep up with relevant events?

    What’s involved? Less than an hour a month (when needed) responding to questions and letting us know about resources or events within your food space.

    Get in touch.