Summary
This UNEP report provides a global assessment of food waste and the associated loss of nutritional value across the food system, drawing on available datasets and modelled estimates. It likely synthesises evidence on where food losses occur — from production through to consumption — and calculates the nutritional implications of those losses for global food security. The report is intended to inform policy and investment decisions aimed at reducing waste and improving nutrient availability.
UK applicability
Although global in scope, the report's findings and frameworks are applicable to UK food waste policy, particularly in the context of WRAP targets, Defra food strategy commitments, and the UK's obligations under Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 to halve per-capita food waste by 2030.
Key measures
Food loss and waste volumes (tonnes/year); nutrient loss estimates (calories, protein, micronutrients); supply chain stage breakdown; regional disaggregation
Outcomes reported
The report likely quantifies volumes of food lost or wasted at multiple stages of the supply chain and estimates the consequent losses of key macro- and micronutrients available for human consumption. It may also identify hotspots by region, commodity type, and supply chain stage.
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