Implementing food policy actions

Description of the action and objectives

Green Deal action

The City's food policy integrates various aspects including urban environment, environmental protection and health promotion. The food policy action plan promotes community development in line with environmental and health goals. The main goal of implementing Reykjavík's food policy is to promote better health for Reykjavík residents and help the City achieve its sustainability and efficiency goals where applicable. Food policy actions also promote a vibrant green community, improved food security and access to nutritious food.

 

Implementation period

Planned completion in the second half of 2025

Status: In progress

Status report on July 1, 2025

A draft of the new food policy and action plan has been completed. The project is expected to be completed soon.

Older status reports

Below you can find older status reports with information on the progress of the action since its inception (if you're using your phone, it's better to turn it sideways).
  Timeline Progress description
  July 2025

A draft of the new food policy and action plan has been completed. The project is expected to be completed soon.

 

Connection of action to Reykjavík City's policies:

  • Food policy

 

Reykjavík City departments:

 

Related actions

The table below contains actions related to this initiative, and you can access more information by clicking on the "action title" in the table (if you're using your phone, it's better to turn it sideways).
Action name Status Completion Updated Departments
Education for City staff members that supports Reykjavík City's Welfare Policy goals Completed 2024 July 2025 Department of Welfare
Enhance the use of digital solutions in Reykjavík City's welfare services In progress 2025 July 2025 Department of Welfare
Department of Service & Innovation
Review of the Department of Welfare organization In progress 2024 July 2025 Department of Welfare
Define and regularly measure the services provided by the Department of Welfare In progress 2026 July 2025 Department of Welfare
Increase user empowerment in the Department of Welfare In progress 2025 July 2025 Department of Welfare
Low-threshold services In progress 2025 July 2025 Department of Welfare
Department of Education & Youth
Promote prevention In progress 2025 July 2025 Department of Welfare
Department of Education & Youth
Department of Sports & Leisure
Office of the Mayor & Chief Executive Officer
Enhance data-driven decision-making within the Department of Welfare In progress 2025 July 2025 Department of Welfare
Increase diversity among the staff of the Department of Welfare In progress 2025 July 2025 Department of Welfare
Implementing food policy actions In progress 2025 July 2025 Department of Welfare
Department of Education & Youth
Digital Service Center - first stop for users Completed 2023 January 2024 Department of Welfare