Ebolowa (Cameroon) is rich in forested areas and deeply rooted in a robust agricultural tradition, producing cocoa, plantain, cassava, and various vegetables. As one of Africa's fastest-growing cities, Ebolowa is crafting a sustainable food policy for the next decade to ensure community food security. By uniting women's networks, schools, universities, and a cooperative of farmers, the city is dedicated to supporting producers, enhancing food and water system connectivity, and boosting agricultural production and conservation. 

The eThekwini metropolitan area (South Africa) faces substantial challenges, with 40% of 4 million residents living in poverty. To improve food security, the city supports 500 community and school gardens, including ECDs, and 1100 households through the One House One Garden program. These initiatives aim to strengthen local food systems and enhance resilience against socio-economic difficulties, ensuring a more secure and sustainable future for the community. 

Fort Portal City (Uganda) faces significant challenges in malnutrition and food safety despite its thriving agrifood production industry. Considering a population of 60,800 residents expected to increase, the city is actively implementing initiatives aligned with the Uganda Nutrition Action Plan II to improve community health outcomes. Efforts include promoting food handling best practices among vendors and operators and enhancing school headteachers' capacity in nutrition and food safety.  

Since 2018, Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) has been revolutionizing its food system under the Baden-Württemberg Organic Region model by boosting organic farming along regional value chains. Guided by the “Gutes Essen für alle” strategy, the city’s Food Policy Council aims to make sustainable and fair food accessible citywide. Engaged in food topics across schools, supply chains, and catering, two notable projects consist in establishing a House of Food to ensure public access to quality meals and promoting eco-friendly dining options in social and care facilities through robust out-of-home care programs. 

Tbilisi (Georgia) boasts a historical tradition of food markets sourcing products from its surrounding areas. In line with the City Master Plan, current urban policies focus on reintegrating food traditional practices to enhance food system sustainability and security through mixed land use and green space development. One of the key city initiatives involves transforming the farmers' market at Tbilisi Railway Station into a juvenile, socially equitable hub. 

Thessaloniki (Greece) is seamlessly integrating food into its urban fabric. Thanks to a dynamic community within the city's food system, Thessaloniki envisions a sustainable future where urban and rural dynamics harmonize. Key goals include enhancing green spaces and incorporating food cultivation into urban planning. A standout initiative is the urban vineyard, a lively gathering place for all ages and backgrounds, turning the neighborhood into a vibrant community hub. 

Tirana (Albania) is amidst rapid growth (up to 3 million inhabitants) and burgeoning tourism, prompting urgent strides to enhance its food system infrastructure. The city is forging ahead with a robust food policy aimed at reducing waste, enhancing access to nutritious food, and promoting sustainability. Key initiatives include the establishment of the Tirana Food Council, pioneering innovative policies, and the creation of a modern farmers market to bolster supply chains. 

Wrocław (Poland) has seen recent population growth (to over 800,000 residents), prompting a focus on enhancing food security. Through participation in the Fair Local Green Deals project, aligned with the European Green Deal, Wrocław has promoted crucial discussions on food policy, safety, and local supply chains, bringing together diverse perspectives to shape a sustainable food system. Currently, the city's primary objective is to advance an integrated policy framework aimed at ensuring a resilient and secure future for its residents.