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Food Waste Index Report
This report presents a methodology to measure food waste and provides guidance for leaders to create resilient food systems.
Estimates suggest that 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions are associated with food that is not consumed. The Food Waste Index Report, produced by UNEP, provides a methodology to measure food waste at household, food service and retail levels, and track progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 12.3.
Addressing food waste is critical to creating low-impact, healthy and resilient food systems which provide multi-faceted benefits to people and the planet. This report presents the most comprehensive food waste data collection, analysis and modelling to date. Countries using this methodology will generate strong evidence to guide a national strategy on food waste prevention.
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Circular Cities at the Forefront: Insights from UrbanShift's Latin America Forum
Cities can play a major role in reducing waste, improving efficiency, and spurring sustainable economic transformations. Learn how the UrbanShift Latin America Forum elevated the idea of a circular economy for cities.
How an Urban Bioeconomy can Promote Healthy Ecosystems and Spur Sustainable Economic Prosperity
In Belém, Brazil and other Latin American cities, this concept—which emphasizes circularity, renewable resources, and the development of green infrastructure—is already taking root and reshaping local economies.
China City-Business Collaboration Accelerator (CiBiX) Workshop
This workshop will accelerate public-private collaboration around waste reduction, management, and reuse in Chengdu.
Exploring Sustainability in Shenzhen: An Exchange on City-Business Cooperation
Shenzen is a leader in nature-positive, low-carbon development. This UrbanShift Peer-to-Peer Exchange highlighted ideas for how cities across Asia can learn from their innovation.
