Burkina Faso
News
Transforming agrifood systems requires changing policies, mindsets, and business models
18/01/2023
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 ...
Knowledge sharing, learning and technical exchange on food loss and waste reduction webinar: Africa
21/07/2022
Articles
COVID-19 and food security | Increased food losses in Africa (Expert view)
01/07/2020
In the current health and economic crisis triggered by COVID-19, regional markets in Africa have actually suffered very little from shortages.
Events
29/ 3
2024
International Year of Millet: closing event
Hybrid Event, 29/03/2024
Through the Year’s observance, the unique nutritional qualities and agronomic traits of millets were demonstrated, thereby raising awareness and directing critically needed policy attention to their suitability for sustainable crop production systems, especially with minimal inputs and under adverse and changing climatic conditions. Additionally, key business opportunities were validated for di...
19/ 9
2023
22/9
2023
4th All Africa Postharvest Congress and Exhibition
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), 19/09/2023 - 22/09/2023
Hosted by the African Union Commission (AUC) at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the congress is being organized by the AUC in collaboration with various partners, including development partners, private sector actors, academic/research institutions, and civil society.
1/ 1
2023
31/12
2023
International Year of Millets
Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2023
The United Nations General Assembly at its 75th session in March 2021 declared 2023 the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023). FAO is the lead agency for celebrating the Year in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders. Millets can grow on arid lands with minimal inputs and are resilient to changes in climate.
Projects
| Title | Mainstreaming food loss reduction initiatives for smallholders in food deficit areas (FAO-IFAD-WFP) |
|---|---|
| Project Code | RBA/GLO/001/SWI |
| Donor | Switzerland |
| SDG(S) |
Publications
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.
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.
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.
Multimedia
Mainstreaming food loss reduction solutions for smallholder farmers (in French with English subtitles)
24/04/2018
The video is reporting the results of Phase 1 implementation activities of the UN Rome-Based Agencies joint project “Mainstreaming food loss reduction solutions for small-holders farmers in food deficit areas”. Focus of the video is the piloting of recommended solutions in the Burkina Faso (2016-2017).
1st International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste - September 29
29/09/2020
When food is loss or wasted, all the resources that were used to produce this food -, including water, land, energy, labour and capital – go to waste. In addition, the disposal of food loss and waste in landfills, leads to greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to climate change.
FAO Food policy series: food loss and waste
30/06/2016
This video forms part of a series of policy and governance videos being produced by FAO in 2016.
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.