Comprehensive Strategies
Incorporating food waste into national strategies or climate action plans help governments focus and organize to prevent excess waste, recover surplus food, and recycle resources to build more sustainable food systems.
National Food Waste Strategies
National strategies to prevent food waste demonstrate leadership and commitment to sustainable food systems. These strategies often include setting ambitious waste reduction targets, funding research into food waste prevention, and fostering cross-sector collaboration. By focusing on prevention, governments can align efforts across industries to minimize waste and ensure food resources are used efficiently.
Climate Action Plans
Incorporating food waste prevention into climate action plans is a vital step in addressing the environmental impacts of waste. Food waste prevention reduces the need for agricultural resources, such as water and energy, and mitigates greenhouse gas emissions from unnecessary production and landfill decomposition. Climate policies that prioritize prevention can amplify sustainability efforts, benefiting ecosystems and communities alike.