Context and Background
Food waste is a critical issue in the Asia-Pacific region, as it is at global level, contributing significantly to environmental degradation, economic loss, and social inequity.
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.3 aims to halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains by 2030.
UNEP, mandated by UNEA Resolution 4/2 and as custodian of SDG 12.3 indicator, the Food Waste Index, supports the delivery of Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 by building member state capacity to measure food waste and to catalyse essential action towards reducing food waste and achieving SDG 12.3.
As per the UNEP Food Waste Index report 2024, more than 35% of food waste is generated at the retail and food service stages, while the remaining part is generated at household level. Engaging stakeholders in the retail and hospitality sectors can significantly help achieve food waste reduction along the food supply chain and influence behavioral change for individuals and households. This can also be considered within the context of UNEP/EA.6/RES.8 on promoting sustainable lifestyles, which reaffirms commitments made in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness, as well as the necessary enabling conditions, for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature.
Target audience:
- Regional Working Group on Food Waste
- Critical stakeholders and practitioners
- General Public in the region (the session will be open for participation)
Expected outcomes and impact:
- Inspire action, by discussing success factors and lessons learned to replicate and scale up good practices, to promote behavioural change and sustainable lifestyles
- Strengthen stakeholder engagement in the region on the topic, to mobilize resources and action for food waste reduction
Event Details
Date: 25th September 2024
Time: 14:30 – 16:00 (Bangkok time, GMT +7)
Register Here: https://shorturl.at/sDCHe
Webinar link: https://ait-ac-th.zoom.us/j/96496405285?pwd=oBYrznrmJiupb95ZYPMkU5fAS7F3S6.1
