Barranquilla’s New Sustainable Nutrition Program Barranquilla is implementing a sustainable school menu program in 78 Child Development Centers (CDIs) for over 10,500 children, as part of its 2024-2027 development plan. This initiative aims to reduce meat consumption, minimize food waste, and prioritize local products, significantly lowering the city’s carbon footprint by an projected 1.6 million kg of CO₂ annually. The program is a replication of an intervention from São Paulo, facilitated by the Bloomberg Cities Idea Exchange, positioning Barranquilla as a regional leader in sustainability and early childhood care.

• Barranquilla is implementing a sustainable school menu program in 78 CDIs, benefiting over 10,500 children.
• The program integrates nutrition, sustainability, and climate action into public policy.
• It aims to reduce meat consumption, minimize food waste, and use local, seasonal products.
• The initiative is expected to reduce the city’s carbon footprint by 1.6 million kg of CO₂ annually.
• Barranquilla is replicating a successful program from São Paulo through the Bloomberg Cities Idea Exchange.
• The program is part of the “Barranquilla a Otro Nivel” 2024-2027 Development Plan. https://www.eluniversal.com.co/regional/atlantico/2026/05/12/el-nuevo-programa-de-nutricion-sostenible-que-implementara-barranquilla/