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Day 4 of COP31 · Resilient Cities and Built Environment day

Implementing Food Loss & Waste Solutions Through Zero Waste and Environmental Justice

When
Thursday 12 November, 15:00 to 16:30Antalya time
Where
UNFCCC Official Side EventsBlue Zone
Organised by
Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives Philippines, Inc. (GAIA), A SEED Europe, Bring Back Green Foundation, Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), Janvikas
Topics
Agriculture and food systemsComposting and organicsFood loss and wasteLandfill and incinerationWaste management

Food loss and waste is a major climate opportunity. Through examples from Chile, Indonesia and India, this session explores how community-led zero waste solutions, grounded in environmental justice, reduce methane emissions while strengthening food sovereignty, livelihoods and resilient communities. Speakers: GAIA Asia; GAIA Zero Waste Cities Program; Global Methane Hub; Fundación Basura (Chile); Gita Pertiwi (Indonesia); Thanal (India); Climate Champions Team / Zero Waste Foundation; other global NGOs.