Cities are crucial to transform food systems and to achieve the SDGs by the year 2030. Challenges and opportunities in urban and peri-urban systems urge multiple actors to put forward transformative approaches. By taking a holistic and inclusive approach, this publication aims to spread solutions and spur interest and commitment to action in other cities too: Milan, New York, Ouagadougou, Rio de Janeiro, Seul, Sidney, Tel Aviv. The publication outlines a set of recommendations for policy makers, international organisations, business and civil society organisations, developed to identify key performance indicators to scale up and replicate the initiatives and to encourage dialogue among different stakeholders.