Technical Platform on the Measurement and Reduction of Food Loss and Waste

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                               A global virtual event will be convened by FAO and UNEP on 27 September at 13:30 CEST in observance of the 
                                                                         fifth International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.

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The fifth observance of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste will highlight the critical need for financing to bolster efforts to reduce food loss and waste, contribute to achieving climate goals and advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The world produces enough food to feed everyone, and yet millions suffer from hunger and malnutrition. Food loss and waste exacerbate this problem by reducing the amount of food available for consumption, thus contributing to food insecurity. Many of the most highly nutritious foods, such as fresh produce, fishery, and animal products are highly perishable and sustain high levels of food loss.

Food loss and waste also translate into a substantial economic loss. This impacts not only producers but also consumers and nations, not to mention livelihoods and economic stability. Moreover, food waste in landfills contributes to 8 to 10 percent of total agrifood system emissions, impacting climate change and environmental sustainability.

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Reducing food loss and waste is a climate solution, which countries and communities can employ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Successfully doing so will require a significant increase in the quality and quantity of accessible climate finance.

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Previous observances of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
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Take action to reduce food loss and waste towards transforming global agrifood systems
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FAO Goodwill Ambassador Diarmuid Gavin makes a call to action for reducing food loss and waste