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World Food Day 2021: Theme, importance and how to reduce food waste

October 15, 2021
Bharat Times

World Food Day 2021 is celebrated all over the world on 16 October. It is an initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. After 2020, this is the second time that World Food Day is falling at a time when countries across the world are grappling with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The global event marks the day calling for worldwide awareness and collective action to combat the issue of hunger and ensure a healthy diet for all. Here’s what you need to know about this special day.

World Food Day 2021: Theme | celebrating food heroes

In 2020, topics for world Food Day Was, “Grow, nurture, sustain. Together. Our actions are our future.” This was decided keeping in mind the suffering of lakhs of people during the pandemic. This year, the emphasis is on celebrating food heroes or individuals who have contributed to building a sustainable world where no one has to go hungry. the idea that we can all be food hero And contribute to the idea of ​​building a hunger free world. FAO has also highlighted the work of food heroes around the world who are working on the same aspect.

World Food Day 2021: History and Significance | Why is World Food Day celebrated?

world Food Day It was originally meant to mark the day when FAO was established in the year 1979. However, it gradually became a way to raise awareness about hunger, malnutrition, sustainability and food production. The United Nations Secretary-General is organizing the first Food Systems Summit in September 2021. The FAO website highlights some startling statistics about food and hunger, as well as the agri-food system.

  • About 40% of the world’s population cannot afford a healthy diet.
  • 2 million people are obese or overweight due to poor diet and sedentary lifestyle.
  • of the whole world food system are responsible for more than 33 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Inadequate harvesting, handling, storage and transit results in 14% of the world’s food being lost, and 17% wasted at the consumer level.
  • The world’s agri-food system employs more than 1 billion people, more than any other sector.

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World Food Day 2021: What can we do to reduce food waste?

According to the FAO, we can all be food heroes and do our part to help. Whether we are part of government, or the private sector, civil society, or academia – it is important to learn from nature by ‘acting with nature’. Here are some ways you can start taking action:

  1. choose an option Healthy Diet And avoid over-processed foods, to influence what the market offers us and maintain a healthy body and environment.
  2. Choose products that are healthy for you and also sustainable for the environment. Read labels and packaging carefully before selecting products.
  3. Improve food storage and reduce wastage at home. As FAO suggests, “Buy what you use and make the most of it!”
  4. Recycle as much as you can and reuse old water at home. Try composting and adding nutrients back to the soil. You can also start your own green patch of fruits, vegetables or herbs.
  5. Support small farmers and local producers to nurture local ecosystems.

Happy World Food Day 2021!

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