References

Original Reference: Metropolitan Green Belt and Circumvalar Garden, Mayor’s office of Medellín

Brief Summary: Provides weather forecasting and climate data crucial for planning in agriculture, infrastructure, and disaster preparedness. PoliRuralPlus should utilize climate data to design resilient rural-urban action plans, ensuring adaptation to changing weather patterns and mitigating climate risks​(

URL: https://www.met.ie/

Original Reference: Seoul Metropolitan Government. 2019. Programme for the Urban-Rural Coexistence Public Meal Service, Environment-friendly Public Meal Service Team, in the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact list of 50 practices.

Brief Summary: An initiative to promote sustainable food systems in urban and rural areas. Implications: Sustainable food systems are essential for rural-urban partnerships. Recommendations: RAPs should promote local food systems and urban-rural food linkages to improve food security【31†source】【36†source】.

URL: http://www.milanurbanfoodpolicypact.org/

Original Reference: Muñoz-Erickson, T., Miller, C., and Miller, T. 2017. How cities think: Knowledge co-production for urban sustainability and resilience. Forests 8(6): 203-.

Brief Summary: The Milan Urban Food Policy Pact promotes sustainable, inclusive food systems for cities worldwide. Its focus on food security, waste minimization, and biodiversity conservation offers a model for regional food policies. PoliRuralPlus can leverage these frameworks to strengthen food resilience and rural-urban food networks​(

URL: http://www.milanurbanfoodpolicypact.org/text/

Original Reference: Teft, J., et al. 2017. Food systems in an urbanizing world. World Bank Knowledge Product, Washington, DC. Page 59.

Brief Summary: This website promotes the Milan Pact, which focuses on urban food systems that foster sustainable food production, healthy diets, and reduced food waste. Implication: PoliRuralPlus pilots should leverage the pact’s framework for rural-urban cooperation in the food system, integrating local food production with urban consumption, while also encouraging sustainable practices.

URL: https://www.milanurbanfoodpolicypact.org

Original Reference: MUFPP. Framework for Action. 2015.

Brief Summary: Highlights innovative food policies improving sustainability in cities. PoliRuralPlus could promote rural-urban collaborations through food policy innovation, supporting local production and reducing food insecurity.

URL: https://www.milanurbanfoodpolicypact.org/award/

Original Reference: https://www.milanurbanfoodpolicypact.org/mufpp_food-production/

Brief Summary: This pact focuses on promoting sustainable food systems through urban food policies that support rural producers. Implications: Urban food policies can create opportunities for rural producers to access urban markets. Recommendations: RAPs should promote rural-urban food linkages by supporting local food production, encouraging urban consumption of rural products, and fostering sustainable food systems that benefit both rural and urban areas.

URL: https://www.milanurbanfoodpolicypact.org/mufpp_food-production/

Original Reference: https://www.farmtoinstitution.org/sites/default/files/imce/uploads/Ntnl%20FTI%20Metrics%20Flyer.pdf

Brief Summary: This flyer provides metrics to measure the success of farm-to-institution initiatives, supporting local agriculture by connecting rural farmers with urban institutions. Implications: Strengthening local food systems enhances rural-urban supply chains and promotes sustainability. Recommendations: RAPs should support farm-to-institution programs as a way to boost local agricultural economies, reduce food miles, and promote sustainable farming practices in rural areas.

URL: https://www.farmtoinstitution.org/sites/default/files/imce/uploads/Ntnl%20FTI%20Metrics%20Flyer.pdf

Original Reference: UNCCD. 2019. Text of COP 14 Delhi Declaration. Para 10.

Brief Summary: The New Delhi Declaration emphasizes the importance of investing in land management to combat land degradation and foster sustainable development. Implication: PoliRuralPlus should adopt integrated land-use practices, promoting land restoration and sustainable agriculture to enhance rural-urban linkages.

URL: https://www.unccd.int/news-events/new-delhi-declaration-investing-land-and-unlocking-opportunities

Original Reference: 1111/rec.13035 10 UNCCD. 2019. Text of COP 14 Delhi Declaration. Para 10.

Brief Summary: Highlights the importance of investing in land for sustainable growth. Recommends leveraging rural land for innovation, enhancing rural-urban linkages through sustainable practices, and integrating land management into RAPs.

URL: New Delhi Declaration on Land Opportunities

Original Reference: NATURVATION (NATure-based URban innoVATION)

Brief Summary: Focuses on using NBS to address urban challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss. PoliRuralPlus can draw from the lessons of this project to enhance ecological sustainability and create more resilient urban-rural environments through the use of NBS.

URL: https://naturvation.eu/

Original Reference: CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute

Brief Summary: This report discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on New York City's food system and offers recommendations for improving resilience. Implications: Urban food systems rely on rural production, and disruptions affect both regions. Recommendations: Strengthen rural-urban food systems in regional action plans by improving supply chains, supporting local agriculture, and fostering collaboration between rural producers and urban markets. Ensure food system resilience through diversification and sustainable practices in both rural and urban areas.

URL: New York Food Policy

Original Reference: New York Food 20/20: Vision, research, and recommendations during Covid-19 and beyond. 2020. Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center, Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education & Policy

Brief Summary: Reviews the resilience of New York City's food system during the pandemic, providing recommendations for future crises. PoliRuralPlus should integrate food system resilience strategies to ensure food security across rural-urban areas during emergencies.

URL: https://www.cunyurbanfoodpolicy.org/news/2020/10/5/new-york-food-2020-vision-research-and-recommendations-during-covid-19-and-beyond

Original Reference: https://www.milanurbanfoodpolicypact.org

Brief Summary: This OECD report examines the economic, social, and institutional factors driving rural-urban disparities and provides recommendations for bridging the gap. Implications: Addressing rural-urban disparities requires a coordinated policy approach. Recommendations: RAPs should implement integrated strategies that address economic inequalities, improve infrastructure, and enhance access to services for rural communities, ensuring balanced development between rural and urban regions.

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264257108-en

Original Reference: Office of Public Works

Brief Summary: Ireland’s national office responsible for heritage, flood risk management, and public buildings. Implications: Supports infrastructure planning in rural areas. Recommendations: Collaborate with national offices to incorporate heritage conservation and flood management into rural-urban planning within RAPs​.

URL: https://www.opw.ie/

Original Reference: https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/bitstreams/42887578-b395-504a-9360-21a7d4e9be56/download

Brief Summary: This World Bank document focuses on the importance of rural-urban linkages for sustainable development, particularly in low-income regions. Implications: Strengthening rural-urban connections boosts economic resilience and improves resource distribution. Recommendations: RAPs should prioritize infrastructure investments, improve connectivity, and support economic integration between rural and urban areas​.

URL: https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/bitstreams/42887578-b395-504a-9360-21a7d4e9be56/download

Original Reference: Golden, J. 2017. Future urban land expansion and implications for global croplands. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Washington.

Brief Summary: Discusses rural perceptions of climate risks and how they influence climate adaptation. PoliRuralPlus should include awareness programs on climate risks and engage rural communities in RAPs to foster proactive adaptation strategies in rural-urban regional development.

URL: https://www.pnas.org/content/114/34/8939

Original Reference: Met Éireann

Brief Summary: Discusses how peri-urban agriculture can help mitigate flood risks. PoliRuralPlus should consider these strategies to enhance climate resilience in peri-urban areas.

URL: https://ruaf.org/assets/2019/12/Enhancing-climate-resilience-of-Gorakhpur-by-buffering-floods-through-peri-urban-agriculture-final1.pdf

Original Reference: CIRAD. 2019. Territorial perspectives for development: Towards a wider alliance.

Brief Summary: This document discusses public policy interventions and innovations for promoting sustainable agriculture in rural areas. Implications: Sustainable agriculture is key to rural economic development and environmental stewardship. Recommendations: Develop policies that promote sustainable farming practices and agro-innovation in regional action plans, focusing on cross-sectoral collaboration and support for rural-urban food systems to strengthen rural-urban linkages.

URL: Public Policies for Sustainable Agriculture

Original Reference: Regions4 is a network of regional subnational governments active in biodiversity, climate change and other issues.

Brief Summary: Focuses on the role of regional governments in promoting sustainable development. Recommendations: PoliRuralPlus pilots should collaborate with regional governments to foster sustainability policies, enabling stronger rural-urban partnerships and shared environmental goals.

URL: https://www.regions4.org

Original Reference: www.interregeurope.eu

Brief Summary: Provides a platform for sharing policy solutions across European regions. Recommendations: RAPs should use Interreg resources to exchange best practices on rural-urban planning, focusing on fostering collaboration and policy innovation to address shared regional challenges.

URL: https://www.interregeurope.eu/