Food waste reduction Related News
Country traditions | Fresh fruit in warm climates and traditional cakes in cool climates to celebrate the holiday season.
14/12/2023
FAO at COP28 | Agrifood system solutions are climate solutions
23/11/2023
Youth against food waste – Catalyzing change through interactive workshops
30/10/2023
IDAFLW 2023: FAO visited the St George’s British International School in Rome
03/10/2023
Annual International Stop Wasting Food Dinner 2023
16/10/2023
Her Royal Highness Princess Marie of Denmark participated as a guest of honor in the Annual International Stop Wasting Food Dinner 2023 hosted by the Italian Embassy in Denmark and the Stop Wasting Food movement (Stop Spild Af Mad) in relation to the United Nations World Food Day and...
Presenting the Guidelines for action on food loss and waste reduction in the Near East and North Africa
20/09/2023
Food loss and waste (FLW) reduction is an important entry point to more sustainable, resilient and equitable agrifood systems in the Near East and North Africa (NENA). Interventions to reduce FLW support adaptation to and mitigation of climate change, lower the pressure on scarce water and ara...
Make your Christmas commitment to keep food waste out of landfills!
14/12/2022
Leveraging science and innovation for food loss and waste reduction
26/10/2022
The #123 Food Loss and Waste Pledge for Climate Action
08/09/2023
FAO #123 Pledge statement is now available.
Visit the Food is Never Waste Coalition page for more.
Investment opportunities and legislation frameworks on FLW. Some relevant FAO resources are available
30/08/2022
Food loss and waste (FLW) is a global burden with a negative impact on the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. The loss and waste of food suitable for human consumption hampers food security and nutrition and hinders the realization of the human right to ...
We Can All Help Reduce Food Loss and Waste | UN Chronicle
28/09/2022
Reducing food loss and waste represents a “triple-win” opportunity—for the climate, for food security and for the sustainability of our food systems. It must be a priority in these times of rising food insecurity, malnutrition and hunger across the globe.
For many of us on the planet tod...
Tackling food loss and waste: A triple win opportunity | FAO-UNEP press release
29/09/2022
Knowledge sharing, learning and technical exchange on food loss and waste reduction webinar: Africa
21/07/2022
G20: FAO says global threats to agrifood systems need complex approach
10/07/2022
Rome/Labuan Bajo, Indonesia - The challenges undermining global food security call for a complex approach embracing investment, policy reforms and better use of resources, QU Dongy...
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African Union (AU) Malabo Declaration on Agriculture and Postharvest Losses
29/09/2014
The AU launched 2014 the “Year of Agriculture and Food Security” marking the 10th anniversary of the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) on January 30, 2014 during its 22nd Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia...
CFS 41 Session – HLPE report on “Food losses and waste in the context of sustainable food systems”
30/09/2014
Food Losses & Waste in the chain, a short course by WageningenUR
17/11/2015
SFS WEBINAR: Promoting partnerships and synergies for food loss and waste reduction
11/09/2018
The 10YFP is a global commitment that was adopted at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in 2012, in response to the need to accelerate the shift towards sustainable consumption and production (SCP) in both developed and developing countries. The One Planet networ...
Global launch of SOFA 2019 "Moving forward on food loss and waste reduction"
10/10/2019
The State of Food and Agriculture 2019 (SOFA) launched at a press conference with the Director-General and Maximo Torero (ADG-ES), on Monday, 14 October at 12:00 in the Sheikh Zayed Centre is about Moving forward on food loss and waste reduction. It provides in...
During COVID-19 times: 9 tips to reduce food waste
25/03/2020
Food waste reduction Related Publications
Global Roadmap for Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2) without Breaching the 1.5°C
10/12/2023
A comprehensive strategy spanning the next three years that encompasses a diverse portfolio of solutions across ten distinct domains of action. Enormous amounts of resources – land, water, energy and labour – are used to produce food. When food is lost or wasted, these resources go to waste as well, impacting the efficiency of food production. Reducing food loss and waste is one of the domains of action illustrated in this Roadmap.
Guidelines for action on food loss and waste reduction in the Near East and North Africa
31/08/2023
The Guidelines for action on food loss and waste reduction in the Near East and North Africa provide support to Member Countries to implement the Voluntary Code of Conduct for Food Loss and Waste Reduction, an international instrument designed to guide FLW policymaking and interventions at global level.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023 | Urbanization, agrifood systems transformation and healthy diets across the rural–urban continuum
12/07/2023
This report provides an update on global progress towards the targets of ending hunger (SDG Target 2.1) and all forms of malnutrition (SDG Target 2.2) and estimates on the number of people who are unable to afford a healthy diet. This report has highlighted that the intensification and interaction of conflict, climate extremes and economic slowdowns and downturns, combined with highly unaffordable nutritious foods and growing inequality, are pushing us off track to meet the SDG 2 targets.
Food Science and Technology Solutions to Improve Food and Nutrition Security: Reducing Food Loss & Valorizing Food Processing Side Streams
31/12/2022
In 2022, the Institute of Food Technology/Food and Nutrition Security Steering Committee hosted a virtual roundtable discussion on their first challenge, “Food Science & Technology Solutions for Reducing Food Waste and Valorizing Waste Streams” on November 1 – 2, 2022. The goal was to identify current and potential future solutions from food science and technology that can contribute to the reduction of food loss and valorization of food processing side streams.
The future of food and agriculture – Drivers and triggers for transformation
04/03/2023
This report aims at inspiring strategic thinking and actions to transform agrifood systems towards a sustainable, resilient and inclusive future.
Get Involved! - International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, 29 September
19/07/2022
The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) observed for the third time on 29 September 2022 will make a clear call to action for public and private entities, from across the food system, and consumers, to work together to cut food loss and waste to enhance the efficient use of natural resources, mitigate climate change, and support food security and nutrition.
Get Involved - International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
21/08/2021
The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Food Waste, observed for the second time on 29 September 2021, will make a clear call to action for both the public (national or local authorities) and the private (businesses) sectors, as well as individuals, to prioritize actions and move ahead with innovation to reduce food loss and waste towards restoring and building back better and resilient-ready, food systems.
Stop food loss and waste. For the people. For the planet. International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
01/09/2020
The observance of the First International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) on 29 September 2020 will make a clear call to action for both the public (national or local authorities) and the private (businesses and individuals) sectors to bolster efforts to reduce food loss and waste toward ensuring food security for all and particularly the most vulnerable, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Food systems and COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean. How to reduce food loss and waste
07/07/2020
The ongoing pandemic has threatened the food and nutritional security of millions of Latin Americans and Caribbean people. These interruptions in the links of the value chain of the agri-food system have resulted in greater food loss and waste. We are not yet in a position to say when the rate of contagion will decrease, or when we will return to normal. Such uncertainty makes it imperative to analyze how food losses and waste affect food systems, how how this can be prevented.
Reducing food loss and waste in the Near East and North Africa
28/02/2023
This study looks at FLW from an economic perspective, considering producers, intermediaries, and consumers as key decision-makers. It builds on our accumulated experience in the analysis of the causes of FLW and solutions.
Say no to food waste! A guide to reduce household food waste – Trainers guide
30/09/2019
Food waste is all the food thrown away that could have been good to eat. If something spoils in your fridge because you have not eaten it in time; if you have served too much on your plate and throw away your leftovers instead of eating them later... this is food waste.
Enabling a legal environment for the prevention and reduction of food loss and waste
31/10/2022
Regulatory measures to tackle food loss and waste (FLW) include establishing institutional mechanisms for coordination of action, allocating clear roles and responsibilities among all stakeholders involved and setting binding targets for the reduction of FLW.
Food waste management and circular economy in Mediterranean cities
26/10/2022
Stakeholders from across the Mediterranean shared practical experiences of their engagement in circular economy practices for food waste management at urban/local level. Tackling food waste and circularity from diverse angles of the Mediterranean food systems, they reflected on success factors and challenges, discussing ways to facilitate partnerships and replication of solutions across the Mediterranean.
Do Good: Save Food! Teaching guide. Age group 14+ years old
18/09/2018
This teaching guide is expected to contribute to significantly reducing food waste in schools and households (both plate and kitchen waste) and related negative socio-economic and environmental impacts.
Do Good: Save Food! Teaching guide. Age group 10 to 13 years old
17/09/2018
This teaching guide is expected to contribute to significantly reducing food waste in schools and households (both plate and kitchen waste) and related negative socio-economic and environmental impacts.
Do Good: Save Food! Teaching guide. Age group 8 to 9 years old
16/09/2018
This teaching guide is expected to contribute to significantly reducing food waste in schools and households (both plate and kitchen waste) and related negative socio-economic and environmental impacts.
Do Good: Save Food! Teaching guide. Age group 5 to 7 years old
15/09/2018
This teaching guide is expected to contribute to significantly reducing food waste in schools and households (both plate and kitchen waste) and related negative socio-economic and environmental impacts.
Do Good: Save Food! teaching guides package
19/09/2018
This “education package” named “Do Good: Save Food!” is comprised of different modules that teachers can use in class to plan lessons and activities around the issue.
Do Good Save Food! Together we can fight food waste: 9 easy tips | Poster
01/04/2017
This is part of an educational package designed to engage and educate young people and to heighten their awareness of food so as to reduce waste. The goal is to raise awareness among school children, teachers, staff and their families and networks.
Food waste reduction Related Events
20/ 9
2023
Presenting the Guidelines for action on food loss and waste reduction in the Near East and North Africa
Virtual Event, 20/09/2023
Food loss and waste (FLW) reduction is an important entry point to more sustainable, resilient and equitable agrifood systems in the Near East and North Africa (NENA). Interventions to reduce FLW support adaptation to and mitigation of climate change, lower the pressure on scarce water and arable land resources, preserve and deliver nutritious food ...
29/ 9
2023
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste | Webcast and Agenda
Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 29/09/2023
Take action to reduce food loss and waste toward transforming agrifood systems!
The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste will make a clear call to action for public and private entities to take action to reduce food loss and waste toward transforming agrifood systems to contribute to the achievement of the 2030 agenda. Get involved!
22/ 6
2023
Knowledge sharing, learning and technical exchange on food loss and waste reduction webinar focus on Latin America
Virtual Event, 22/06/2023
SAVE the DATE! The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will host an online knowledge-sharing webinar to promote awareness of tools and methodologies in the framework of the Technical Platform on the Measurement and Reduction of Food Loss and Waste (TPFLW) for South America.
Registration link soon available!
29/ 11
2023
Masterclass 2023 | Food loss and waste: the basics.
Virtual Event, 29/11/2023
This interactive webinar will be the first of a series of webinars on the subject of food loss and waste (FLW). It will introduce and discuss the basics of food loss and waste.
12/ 11
2022
Food loss and waste reduction for a better climate
Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt), Hybrid Event, 12/11/2022
This event took place in the Food and Agriculture Pavilion at the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2022 (COP27); it was co-hosted by CGIAR (formerly the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research), FAO and The Rockefeller Foundation.
16/ 11
2022
A Climate Imperative: Getting Countries and Businesses Committed to FLW Reduction
Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt), Hybrid Event, 16/11/2022
Commitments are required from governments and the private sector to set targets and achieve global reduction of food loss and waste. The event included a diverse set of pledges and highlights the accomplishments of governments, businesses and financial institutions.
15/ 11
2022
A brainstorming session on Food Loss and Waste (#123 Pledge) with youth and game-changing stakeholders
Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt), Hybrid Event, 15/11/2022
Part of the activities of the Food Is Never Waste Coalition (of which FAO is a member) at COP27 in Sharm-El-Sheikh, Egypt saw the launching of a pledge to mobilize commitments...
12/ 12
2022
Masterclass on Reducing Food Loss and Waste Targeting Youth
Virtual Event, 12/12/2022
A Food Loss and Waste Master class will be held in December 2022. This virtual event will be addressed to youth who want to discover more about the causes of food loss and waste and solutions to achieving the SDG 12.3 target.
19/ 10
2022
21/10
2022
World Union Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Abu Dhabi 2022 - Conference
Hybrid Event, 19/10/2022 - 21/10/2022
Global food security in the XXIs: Risks, challenges and solutions to ensure resilient and sustainable fresh food supply chains
At a time where urgent action is needed to secure accessibility to food worldwide, WUWM Abu Dhabi 2022 will bring together high level public and private sector practitioners and experts from around the world in productive dialogue around these ke...
20/ 10
2022
Meeting of the EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste
Hybrid Event, 20/10/2022
The meeting will begin with an overview from co-chairs of Platform sub-groups of their respective areas of work and planned deliverables. Developments in food loss and waste prevention, including the global coalition ‘Food is never waste’ will be illustrated.
14/ 10
2014
41st session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) Side event ‘Getting into Action on Food Losses and Waste (FLW)’
Rome (Italy), 14/10/2014
41st session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) Side event ‘Getting into Action on Food Losses and Waste (FLW)’ co-organized by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Rome-based UN Agencies Food and Agriculture Organizat
15/ 10
2014
Exclusive Food Tank Webinar Series: Reducing Food Losses From Farm to Market
Virtual Event, 15/10/2014
This webinar will present current evidence of high levels of global postharvest food losses, identify the causes and sources of losses occurring between the farm and the market, and provide information on a wide range of options for using simple, cost eff
16/ 6
2015
19/6
2015
NO MORE FOOD TO WASTE – Global action to stop food losses and food waste
The Hague (Netherlands), 16/06/2015 - 19/06/2015
The Hague (Netherlands) - The Government of the Netherlands will host the Conference NO MORE FOOD TO WASTE - Global action to stop food losses and food waste from 16th to 19th of June at The World Forum in The Hague, The Netherlands. A High Level Segment
1/ 10
2015
30/10
2015
FAO e-conference: ‘Utilization of Food Loss and Waste as well as Non-Food Parts as Livestock Feed’
Virtual Event, 01/10/2015 - 30/10/2015
From 1 to 30 October 2015, the Livestock Production Systems Branch of Animal Production and Health Division, FAO will host, as part of the “Save Food” initiative, an e-conference on "Utilization of Food Loss and Waste as well as Non-Food Parts as Lives
4/ 12
2015
Launch of the G20 Technical Platform on the Measurement and Reduction of Food Loss and Waste
Virtual Event, 04/12/2015
Rome, Italy - During the 153rd session of FAO Council, this side event will launch the FAO and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Technical Platform on Food Loss and Waste and highlight knowledge and concrete steps.
12/ 9
2016
23/9
2016
Lost harvest and wasted food (2016)
Wageningen (Netherlands), 12/09/2016 - 23/09/2016
In this course, we will look at ways to minimise losses, reduce food waste and explore alternative uses. Ultimately, reduction of losses contributes to food security. During the course we will critically analyse the crop supply chain, and design sustaina
13/ 7
2020
On the road to the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021: Highlighting health and nutritional benefits through sustainable production and consumption of fruits and vegetables
Virtual Event, 13/07/2020
12:00 – 13:30hs (EDT/NY Time) - Virtual Meeting The Permanent Mission of Chile to the United Nations, the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are pleased to invite you to
29/ 9
2022
3rd International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
Virtual Event, 29/09/2022
On 29 September 2022, the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste will be observed for the third time.
20/ 1
2022
N4G summit side event / Webinar: Reducing Food Loss and Waste in Fruits and Vegetables, for improving access to healthy diets
Virtual Event, 20/01/2022
In the framework of Nutrition for Growth (N4G) 2021 Summit a side event titled "Reducing Food Loss and Waste in Fruits and Vegetables, for improving access to healthy diets" organized by FAO will be convened on 20 January 2022. This side event will highl