This is a in-person session only. It won't be available online.
[Note: this session is in two parts with lunch in between ( 12:15 to 13:05)]

Times are in CAT

Level: Basic/ Intermediate

Room: MVUU

Description: 

Over one-third of the world’s food is lost or wasted, undermining efforts to end hunger and malnutrition while contributing 8 to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. In low- and middle-income countries, over 40 percent of food loss occurs before a crop even makes it to market. During this session, participants will understand the triple-win opportunity of reducing food loss and waste (FLW) to improve climate, economic growth, and nutrition and food security. The session will investigate the similarities and differences of FLW between high-income and low and middle countries as well as dissect the linkages between FLW and food safety. Participants will gain an understanding of the magnitude of the FLW problem and approaches to mitigate its impacts, including methane abatement, climate-smart circular economy, and monetization using carbon credits.

Preparation materials 

We recommend that you visit the resources prior to attending the session. 

• Addressing Food Loss and Waste: A Global Problem with Local Solutions (highly recommended)
• Food losses and wastes in the context of sustainable food systems
• Global Methane assessment (pages 114-117)
• Agriculture Production, Harvest, and Post-Harvest Losses by the Food Systems for Nutrition Innovation Lab 

Speakers & Moderators

• Ahmed Kablan (USAID)
• Shibani Ghosh (Tufts University)
• Patrick Webb (Tufts University)
• Nika Larian (USAID)
• Robin Shrestha (Tufts University)

Note: Would you like to attend this session? Please register HERE. A survey will be sent to you via email by no later than 1 June 2023, to indicate all your preferred learning lab sessions. You can only receive the survey after you have registered.

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