Borlaug Dialogue side event: Reducing food loss and waste to address climate change in Africa, Latin America, and South Asia

Srivastava, Nandita

Borlaug Dialogue side event: Reducing food loss and waste to address climate change in Africa, Latin America, and South Asia

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Srivastava, Nandita

Date Issued

2024-12-26

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Srivastava, Nandita. 2024. Borlaug Dialogue side event: Reducing food loss and waste to address climate change in Africa, Latin America, and South Asia. IFPRI Blog Post. https://www.ifpri.org/blog/borlaug-dialogue-side-event-reducing-food-loss-and-waste-to-address-climate-change-in-africa-latin-america-and-south-asia/

Abstract/Description

The problem of food loss and waste (FLW) undermines global food and nutrition security and makes a significant contribution to climate change, primarily through greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Reducing or minimizing FLW requires coordinated action to align stakeholders, promote responsible investments, and incentivize sustainable agricultural practices.