Reducing Food Loss and Waste

Scaling affordable and accessible climate-smart food preservation, processing and storage technologies to reduce aquatic food loss and waste

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Vision

Improved livelihoods and food security through novel technologies in aquatic food distribution systems.

Objectives

Reduce postharvest loss and waste by 50% in selected value chains.
Increase income by 30% for small-scale, resource-poor, fish workers and processors.
Improve and ensure the quality and safety of postharvest fish.
Strengthen the policy and institutional environment for postharvest fish loss and waste reduction.

Strategy

The work package addresses aquatic food loss and waste by fostering strategic partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders, including governmental and non-governmental organizations, to leverage expertise and resources. It centers on conducting comprehensive assessments to identify and tackle the underlying drivers of fish loss and waste across the aquatic food value chain.

By piloting and implementing innovative, climate-smart technologies in fish processing, storage and preservation, the project aims to reduce postharvest loss while improving the quality and safety of fish products. Additionally, local capacity will be strengthened through workshops and training sessions, empowering small-scale fish workers and processors to adopt sustainable practices. Emphasizing both sustainability and scalability, the project will implement rigorous monitoring and evaluation systems to track progress, adapt strategies and disseminate insights across key regions in target countries.

By utilizing climate-smart solutions and fostering sustainable partnerships, the work package will significantly reduce aquatic food loss and waste, improve food security and boost the livelihoods of small-scale fish workers in the target regions.

Partnerships

The success of this work package relies on collaborations with local and international partners who play a crucial role in reducing food loss and waste.