Reducing food loss and waste is crucial for improving food security and nutrition, promoting the efficient use of resources, protecting the environment, and fostering a more equitable distribution of food resources globally, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), said on Saturday.
In a video message for the fifth International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, leaders emphasized the urgent need for financing to reduce food loss and waste, which affects global food security and contributes to climate change.
Currently, over 13 per cent of food is lost in the supply chain, while 19 per cent is wasted at retail and household levels, accounting for 8-10 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Reducing food loss and waste could enhance food security, improve diets, and cut greenhouse emissions by four per cent by 2030, potentially benefiting 153 million people.
The event, organized by FAO and UNEP, highlighted the importance of climate investments, improved storage systems, and public awareness.
The next observance on 29 September 2024, will focus on “Climate Finance for Food Loss and Waste Reduction,” aiming to mobilize global efforts for a sustainable future.
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