International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2023; September 29th.

FORUM: “Stop food loss and waste. For the people! For the planet!”. International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2023.

The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste makes a clear call to action to private, public entities and citizens to enhance the efficient use of natural resources, mitigate climate change, and support food security and nutrition by reducing food loss and waste. Accelerating the pace of actions to reduce Food Loss and Waste toward meeting the SDG 12.3 target, and the target set by the Global Biodiversity Framework for food waste reduction is a dire necessity to positively impact the pace of agrifood system transformation – with tangible benefits for people and planet. Follow the conversation with the hastags: #FLWday, #29September, #NotWasting, #Foodloss, #Foodwaste, #SDG12.

EVENTS: You are invited to participate to the Fourth Observance of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste under the theme "Stop food loss and waste. For the people! For the planet!"
Date; 29 september. 2023 

Time: 03:45 PM

Where: FAO Rome

FAO - UNEP -IBD Webinar: In Latin America and the Caribbean  - This year the day aims to promote the reduction of food losses and waste by raising awareness about the magnitude and importance of this phenomenon in social, environmental and financial matters, thus contributing to guaranteeing food security for all and reducing gas emissions. This event will bring together diverse voices in the region to promote a message of unity around the transformation of food systems, moving towards a more sustainable and resilient future.

Date: September 29th, 2023

Time: 10:00 - 12:00 EST; 12:00 - 13:00 Chile; 9:00 -10:00 Mexico.

UNRIC FLWDay 2023 Event - In Brussels, Belgium,

In Brussels, Belgium, the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations and the United Nations Environment Programme are delighted to invite you to the official celebration of the Day with the title “International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste: Stop food loss and waste.

Date: 29th September, 2023
Time: 12.30 PM to 1.30 PM
Location: BE-HERE, Rue Dieudonné Lefèvre 4, Bruxelles, 1020.

 For the people! For the planet!”. The event will take place at BE-HERE sustainable village on Friday 29 September 2023, from 12.30 to 1.30 PM followed by a networking moment with light lunch and drinks. The location of our event is the inspiring BE-HERE sustainable village that gives space to young Brussels-based entrepreneurs to develop their sustainable business, many of them in the agrifood sector, and putting a great emphasis on “closing the circle”.  We will enjoy the space, atmosphere and locally produced food and drinks, while getting informed about one of the major ecological challenges of our times. Registration – International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction 2023 event: “REACT, TAKE ACTION AND REDUCE”.

Participation in the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction event “REACT, TAKE ACTION AND REDUCE” on September  29th, 2023 in the Bigh FARM – Rue Ropsy Chaudron 24, Anderlecht – Brussels, Belgium. To participate Register here.

1. A “debate” on food waste with international personalities and representatives of Belgian civil society.
2. A special guided tour of the Brussels aquaponic farm “BIGH FARM”
3. A culinary demonstration with ‘recycled’ food and zero waste by the committed chef Isabelle ARPIN, followed by a friendly drink and a unique tasting session.
4. Screening of the food-related fiction film co-funded by the EU “La Brigade” with François Cluzet and Audrey Lamy.

CAMPAIGN: Make not wasting a way of life. We all have a role to play! Together we can make a difference.