Food Loss and Waste Reduction: How Can We Better Integrate Science and Innovation in Our Actions?

This FAO-hosted event during the Science and Innovation Forum convened global experts to discuss integrating science and context-specific innovations to tackle food loss and waste (FLW). The discussion emphasized technologies, regulatory innovation, and social models to address FLW sustainably. It covered FLW's impacts on food security, the environment, and resource efficiency. Panelists shared insights on innovative tools and business models while stressing the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based policymaking to achieve SDG 12.3 targets.