Reducing Food Loss and Waste in Colombia and Zambia - GCP/GLO/1198/GER-F
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Food loss and waste (FLW) is a major issue globally, with 30 percent of food produced for human consumption being lost or wasted, while millions remain malnourished. In 2021, over 3.1 billion people could not afford a healthy diet. Food systems are weakened by FLW, making them more vulnerable to disruptions. Significant losses occur at the farm level, particularly with perishable, nutrient-rich vegetables, due to poor production, harvesting, storage, and transportation. However, vegetable crops can be grown in urban and peri-urban areas, offering an opportunity to create more resilient food systems with high economic value and lower resource inputs. The German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) has supported the FAO City Region Food Systems (CRFS) Programme since its first phase (2014–2018), which focused on creating sustainable CRFS in seven city regions. The second phase (2019–2024), which aimed to build resilience in CRFS to climate change and the pandemic, was implemented in five city regions. The CRFS approach has shown success in strengthening food systems across rural–urban areas. Studies in Lusaka and Medellin highlight the role of small-scale farmers in food production, but these farmers lack the capacity to reduce FLW. Improving practices and technologies in value chains, creating jobs, and ensuring product quality and stable supply chains are essential. This project (GCP/GLO/1198/GER) will focus on small-scale vegetable producers in Medellin and Lusaka, aiming to reduce FLW, improve food security, and strengthen local food systems. These cities were part of the first phase, providing baseline data to guide the project.