As a part of the global community and to advance sustainable development through integrated rural development, CIRDAP observed the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste through a webinar, today. Dr. Nuanchan Singkran, Associate Professor, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies Mahidol University, Thailand embraced as the honorable speaker.
In her talks, Dr. Singkran pointed out that globally 1.3 billion tons of the world’s food is yearly wasted worth almost 1 trillion USD (according to FAO 2011). According to the World Bank, the highest percentage of the food waste occurs in the developed (industrialized) country in consumption (Ex. 61% in North America and Oceania); whereas the highest percentage of the food loss occurs in developing countries mainly during production (39% in sub-Saharan Africa) and, handling and storage (37% in sub-Saharan Africa and, South and Southeast Asia).
In her presentation, Dr. Singran talked about the reduction framework for food loss and waste through developing research and knowledge; formulation of strategies and actions; partnerships; and investments.
After the talk, there is an interactive discussion and Q/A session held amongst the participants. At the closing remarks, Dr. P. Chandra Shekara pointed out two important players; the DG of CIRDAP stated that farmers – they have to be educated so that food loss can be prevented; on the other hand Consumers – as a social moment lot of sensitization for consumers are needed to prevent food waste.
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