Exchange of views on strategies for FLW reduction THE EUROPEAN FOOD SCP ROUNDTABLE ANNUAL PLENARY MEETING. 25 November 2014,

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1 Camelia Bucatariu Policy development International Consultant Agriculture and Consumer Protection Department (AG) Rural Infrastructure and Agro-Industries Division (AGS) Exchange of views on strategies for FLW reduction THE EUROPEAN FOOD SCP ROUNDTABLE ANNUAL PLENARY MEETING 25 November 2014, EC, Albert Borschette Centre, Brussels, Belgium

2 Structure Global setting Zero Hunger Challenge CFS HLPE Post 2015 Codex Alimentarius Concrete actions: FAO Global Initiative on FLW Reduction (SAVE FOOD) and partners Global Community of Practice on Food Loss Reduction Global Food Loss Index Field case studies appraisal methodology Food Loss and Waste Measurement Protocol FUSIONS FAO-UNEP Think.Eat.Save Campaign and Guidance new Sustainable Food Systems Programme of the 10 Year Framework of Programmes on SCP

3 Zero Hunger Challenge from vision to reality 2012 Rio+20 A vision An invitation to action A means to unite all FAO and UNEP 5 th element co-chairs Recognizes interconnectedness of worlds food systems and impact on poverty, hunger, malnutrition, natural resources and climate Post-2015 development Agenda Sustainable Consumption and Production Codex Alimentarius

4 Food losses and waste in the context of sustainable food systems Report July Triple perspective 1. systemic 2. sustainability (environmental, social & economic) 3. food security and nutrition Impacts on availability, access utilization, stability & food systems sustainability

5 Forty-first Session "Making a difference in food security and nutrition", Rome, Italy, October 2014 Report POLICY CONVERGENCE POLICY ROUNDTABLES Food Losses and Waste in the Context of Sustainable Food Systems Improve data collection and knowledge sharing on FLW Develop effective strategies to reduce FLW Take effective steps to reduce FLW Improve coordination of policies, strategies, and actions to reduce FLW Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture for Food Security and Nutrition Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems

6 % of total FLW and carbon footprint 40% Contribution of each commodity to food wastage and carbon footprint 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Cereals (excluding beer) Starchy roots Oilcrops & Pulses Fruits (excluding wine) Meat Fish & Seafood Milk (excluding butter) & Eggs Vegetables Commodity 1 Commodity 2 Commodity 3 Commodity 4 Commodity 5 Commodity 6 Commodity 7 Commodity 8 Food wastage Carbon footprint Source: FAO Food wastage footprint: Impact on natural resources

7 Source: FAO Food Wastage footprint. Full cost accounting

8 Global Initiative on FLW Reduction (SAVE FOOD) Assessment methodology levels causes impacts Evidence-based policies strategies programmes Awareness/capacity development dissemination Global Community of Practice (CoP) Coordination & collaboration in partnership public&private sector, civil society FAO working group (HQ & Regional Offices) Beneficiaries: the global agricultural and food system stakeholders Primary production Post-harvest handling Processing Distribution Sales Consumption By products and waste management optimization

9 SAVE FOOD pillar Evidence-based policies, strategies, programmes REGIONAL OFFICES Latin America & The Caribbean Sub-Saharan Africa Asia & The Pacific Eastern Europe & Central Asia North Africa & The Near East LIAISON OFFICES Europe & The EU North America & The World Bank Japan United Nations COUNTRY OFFICES

10 Community of Practice on Food Loss Reduction & Network

11 FAO Statistics Division Global Food Loss Index Need to improve assessment of the magnitude and causes of FLW An indicator for FAO s M&E Strategic Framework (Strategic Objective 4) RBAs for post-2015 Data sources: existing surveys (e.g. APHLIS) and FAOSTAT Estimates loss ratios at country level (dynamic predictions are supported i.e. estimates can be continuously updated) Food loss indices at country, regional and global by commodity or in totality (percentage scale)

12 SAVE FOOD Case Studies methodology Food Loss Assessments: Causes and Solutions Identification of Consultants - Subsector Specialist, actor - Agricultural Economist Selection of Food Supply Chains - Based on smallholder producers - Significant scale of food production - Preferably including agro-processing and urban market Multi-stakeholder validation workshop Food Loss Reduction Strategy Investment program to reduce food losses

13 FOOD LOSS AND WASTE MEASUREMENT PROTOCOL Target release September 2015 Parties involved Protocol structure WRI, FAO, UNEP, Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), EU FUSIONS & WRAP, FoodDrinkEurope Technical working group work flow Assess methods, practices & identify issues Draft Review Call for pilots express interest by 17 December 2014,

14 FAO UNEP Guidance Version 1.0 Prevention and reduction of food and drink waste in businesses and households Guidance for governments, local authorities, businesses and other organisations Version 1.0 pilots ongoing, if interested please contact

15 FUSIONS: EU FP7 funded ESTABLISH WP1 Reliable data & information sources Establish, develop test & describe standardised quantification & reporting methodologies for food waste monitoring Comprehensive mapping of existing trends Criteria for environmental and socio-economic impact Quantification manual and assess EU-28 ENABLE WP3 Policy recommendations Map legislation & policies Identity measures & policy evaluation framework Design guidelines & recommendations EXCHANGE WP2 Multi-stakeholder Platform Establish the European Multi-stakeholder Platform Organisation of European and regional conferences and interactive meetings Organise feedback & consensus building process EXEMPLIFY WP4 Feasibility studies Identify initiatives and best practices Invite, co-design initiatives & evaluate Execute, monitor and evaluate feasibility studies Encourage additional activities ENGAGE WP5 Sharing of knowledge Share key deliverables through a range of channels Organise events, campaigns and cooperate with external parties to create maximum impact Raise awareness, extend the ambassador network and provide tools & guides to support action

16 HLPE Report on Sustainable Agricultural Development for Food Security and Nutrition, Including the Role of Livestock Scoping Consultation and Call for Experts Until 15 January 2015

17 Key messages Global need for: coherent comprehension of FLW terminology harmonized quantification methodologies development of the knowledge base of FLW impacts (e.g. social, natural resources, economic): short, medium, long term prevention through recovery and redistribution for human consumption Coordination, collaboration & partnership for concrete action (public sector, private sector, and civil society) Re-aling interventions focused on systemic improvement of agri-food systems Reduction of FLW increased food availability for sustainable consumption and production food production more efficient than increasing only

18 Join the Global Initiative on Food Loss and Waste Reduction