The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is fast approaching. You are invited to join the global virtual event being held to mark this event.

The fifth International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste will point out that more money is needed to bolster efforts to reduce food loss and waste, help meet climate goals and advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The world produces enough food to feed everyone, yet millions suffer from hunger and malnutrition. Food loss and waste exacerbate this problem by reducing the amount of food available for consumption. Many of the most highly nutritious foods, such as fresh vegetables and meat, are only good for a short period of time and are at high risk of having to be binned before they can be eaten.

Food loss and waste hurts the economy: this affects producers, consumers and nations, not to mention livelihoods and economic stability. Moreover, food waste in landfills contributes to 8 to 10% of total agrifood system emissions - so it is also a factor in climate change.

By reducing food loss and waste, countries and communities can cut down on greenhouse gas emissions - but this will require more climate finance.

This global virtual event will be convened by FAO and UNEP on 27 September at 13:30-15:00 CEST. See their website for the agenda and the link to materials that will help you organise your own event to celebrate the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2024.

Registration.