An estimated 13% of food produced globally is lost after harvest and before reaching retail, while another 19% (about 1.05 billion) of food available to consumers is wasted at retail, food service and household levels. At the same time, millions continue to experience hunger and billions cannot afford a healthy diet. In addition, food loss and waste contributes around 10% of global greenhouse-gas emissions.
THEME: From Evidence to Action: The Role of Research in Tackling Food Loss and Waste
Date: 29 September 2026
Time: 10:00 AM–12:30 PM (GMT)
Register now: https://bit.ly/4yhmuQF
The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) has officially launched its Centres of Excellence (CoE)-Led Quarterly Webinar Series. This marks a significant milestone in ARUA’s commitment to strengthening research collaboration, showcasing African research excellence, and fostering interdisciplinary partnerships across its network of Centres of Excellence.
The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Centres of Excellence in Sustainable Food Systems (ARUA-SFS) and the African Centre of Excellence for Inequality Research (ACEIR) are pleased to announce a joint webinar under the theme ‘Connecting Inequality Research with Food Systems Transformation in Africa’.
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