United Arab Emirates
News
Transforming agrifood systems requires changing policies, mindsets, and business models
18/01/2023
Leveraging science and innovation for food loss and waste reduction
26/10/2022
Tackling food loss and waste: A triple win opportunity | FAO-UNEP press release
29/09/2022
Articles
Events
3/ 12
2023
Strengthening climate resilience, adaptation and mitigation through food loss and waste reduction
Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Hybrid Event, 03/12/2023
This COP-28 side-event will discuss how FLW reduction can contribute to GHG emissions reduction and scaled-up climate adaptation efforts, the priority interventions by different stakeholders, and concrete recommendations to achieve FLW reduction and climate benefits within a sustainable agrifood systems context.
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.
9/ 3
2015
11/3
2015
Conference on Food Losses and Waste Initiative: From Prevention to Valorisation
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), 09/03/2015 - 11/03/2015
As the reduction of food waste must be part of a portfolio of solutions needed to feed the world more sustainably, GFIA 2015 will include a major focus on the important issues. In partnership with Wageningen UR this side event will comprise a two-day, sol
Projects
| Title | LEG - ne’ma the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative |
|---|---|
| Project Code | none |
| SDG(S) |
Publications
Post-harvest management of papaya to ensure quality and safety
29/11/2020
Guidance for stakeholders in the horticultural supply chain. Good post-harvest handling is important in maintaining the quality and safety of papayas as they are transported from the farm to the market.
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.
Multimedia
How to tackle food loss and waste
14/10/2019
Although there may be an economic loss, food diverted to other economic uses, like animal feed, is not considered as food loss or waste, nor are the inedible parts of food products.