4-6 June 2025 

Co-hosted by the City of Lyon, this year's Annual General Meeting will focus on the theme Food Policies for the Future: Ensuring Justice, Sustainability, and Culinary Heritage. 

Join us to explore these important topics:

• City-Countryside Link: Highlighting farmers' role in food security and the interdependence between urban and rural areas;
• Social Justice through Food: Promoting access to healthy, affordable food for all;
• Children’s Education on Food: Focusing on sustainability, healthy eating, and ensuring nutritious meals in schools.

In addition to these discussions, you will have the opportunity to:

• Take part in the network’s statutory General Assembly (for network members only);
• Visit some of Lyon’s most inspiring local food projects, showcasing how the city blends its strong culinary heritage with contemporary ecological and social initiatives;
• Share and be inspired by the latest strategies and projects of The Food Capitals members.

As a city renowned for its gastronomic excellence and its leadership in food policies, inclusion, and sustainability, Lyon offers the perfect backdrop to exchange best practices and innovative ideas with fellow members of the network. We encourage you to participate actively and join the global conversation on how cities can lead the future of food policies.

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