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  • Mar 29, 2024
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HOUSEHOLDS ACROSS THE WORLD WASTE 1 BILLION MEALS A DAY, SAYS UN REPORT:

Why in the news ?

UN report reveals global food waste crisis: 1 billion meals wasted daily in 2022, impacting hunger, climate change, and economy.

About the Magnitude of Waste:

  • In 2022, households worldwide wasted over one billion meals daily, despite 783 million people facing hunger.
  • Food Waste Index Report 2024, by UNEP and WRAP, revealed 1.05 billion tonnes of food waste generated.
  • Household waste accounted for 60%, with food services responsible for 28%, and retail for 12%.
source:theindianwire
Understanding The Food Waste Index Report:

●   The Food Waste Index Report supports SDG 12.3 by providing comprehensive data on global food waste.

●   It offers a methodology for countries to measure and track food waste at household, foodservice, and retail levels.

●   This data aids in developing national strategies for food waste prevention.

About Food Loss Index (FLI):

●  Food Loss Index (FLI) addresses losses from production to pre-retail.

●  Measures percentage changes in 10 main commodities by country.

●  Aids in tracking progress towards SDG Target 12.3.

About United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP):

●   Established on June 5, 1972, UNEP is a prominent global environmental authority.

●   It sets the environmental agenda, promotes sustainable development within the UN, and advocates for global environmental protection.

●   Major reports include the Emission Gap Report, Adaptation Gap Report, Global Environment Outlook, Frontiers, and Invest into Healthy Planet.

●   Key campaigns include Beat Pollution, UN75, World Environment Day, and Wild for Life.

●   UNEP Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya.