Global Food Waste

The World Economic Forum 2016 met in Switzerland this week (Jan 20-23) to discuss a variety of topics.  Their mission: “Our activities are shaped by a unique institutional culture founded on the stakeholder theory, which asserts that an organization is accountable to all parts of society.” (Bold ours)

One topic of interest in the Global Agenda category is what author Rosamond Hutt believes are the 10 biggest global challenge we will face.  Her first one is global food waste.    Original article link:  What are the 10 biggest global challenges?

“Agriculture sectors will have to become more productive by adopting efficient business models and forging public-private partnerships. And they need to become sustainable by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water use and waste.

The risks if we fail? Malnutrition, hunger and even conflict.”

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