#reducefoodwaste competence network for food waste prevention and management
Background
Food losses along the entire value chain are estimated at 88 million tonnes in the EU (European Commission). The amount will increase if no suitable measures are taken. The exchange between the countries and the development of common strategies are
indispensable for the development of viable and workable structures.
indispensable for the development of viable and workable structures.
Goals
The creation of a new umbrella organization focused on the prevention and management of food waste aims, on the one hand, to create an active platform for networking and exchange of all interested organizations and individuals, and, on the other hand, to link the expertise of the private, public and scientific sectors. The umbrella organization sees itself as a cooperation project between the Institute of Waste Management and a strong international network based on the Interreg project STREFOWA (Strategies to Reduce and Manage Food Waste). The goal is to build an international multi-stakeholder platform that
also sees itself as a think tank, project incubator and a hub for innovative initiatives.
also sees itself as a think tank, project incubator and a hub for innovative initiatives.
Activities
#reducefoodwaste will be established to provide a platform for discussion on current developments in the prevention and management of food waste. The platform aims to identify regional, national and international opportunities for avoiding food waste and present it to its member organizations and individuals as a starting point for joint projects and strategies. Decision-makers should receive valuable input for their work. Specific working groups will develop tailor-made solutions for each link in the entire value chain (production, processing, trade, consumer) and effectively contribute to food waste prevention across the region by supporting and visualizing best practice examples. The annual conferences, meetings, workshops and awards organized within the framework of the project should contribute to the active exchange of all participating organizations
and, moreover, effectively involve the whole society.
and, moreover, effectively involve the whole society.
Membership: be part of the #reducefoodwaste competence network
The #reducefoodwaste in Central Europe umbrella organisation is for you! Fill in this form to show your interest and receive further information about becoming an official member.
Contact us!
If you have a question or suggestions please write to Mag. Marta Cociancig marta.cociancig@boku.ac.at or abf-boku@boku.ac.at.
