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FAO at COP28 | Agrifood system solutions are climate solutions
23/11/2023
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste: FAO calls for circular model in agrifood systems
29/09/2023
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.
Knowledge sharing, learning and technical exchange on food loss and waste reduction webinar focus on the Caribbean region
10/11/2022
Leveraging science and innovation for food loss and waste reduction
26/10/2022
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...
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 ...
Latin American and Caribbean countries establish priorities for FAO’s work in the region
04/04/2022
The FAO 37th Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean ended on Friday in Quito, Ecuador, after five days of discussions. Participants included the President of Ecuador, Guillermo Laso, the Prime Minister of Haiti, Ariel Henry, the Vice President of Ecuador, Alfredo Borrero...
2021 is the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV)
01/02/2021
The UN General Assembly designated 2021 the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV). This is being launched officially on 15th December. Stay tuned! we will communicate soon details for participation.
The IYFV 2021 is a unique opportunity to raise awareness on the important role of fruits and vegetables in human nutrition, food security and health and as well in achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals.