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About: It presents the most extensive compilation of food waste data to date, including thorough analysis and modeling. Published by: UNEP and Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), an international charity org. |
Key Findings of the report:
Food Waste Generation in 2022:
- 1.05 billion tonnes of food waste are generated globally.
- Equivalent to 132 kilograms per person.
- Represents almost one-fifth of all food available to consumers.
Global Perspective on Food Waste:
- Household food waste levels are similar across high-income, upper-middle, and lower-middle-income countries.
- Hotter countries tend to generate more food waste per person due to higher consumption of fresh foods with inedible parts and less robust cold chains.
Impact on Climate Change:
- Food loss and waste contribute to 8%-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions annually.
- This is nearly five times more than the aviation sector.
- It leads to significant biodiversity loss by using up almost a third of the world’s agricultural land.
Rural vs. Urban Food Waste:
- Rural areas tend to waste less food compared to urban areas.
- This is due to better utilization of food scraps for pets, livestock, and home composting.
Why in news?
According to the Food Waste Index Report 2024 Households across the globe wasted over one billion meals a day in 2022.
