The first International day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is celebrated dated on 29^th September, 2020 by the United Nations. Various events are organized worldwide to raise awareness regarding food waste management and loss minimization. I along with Shobita Neupane and Samip Raj Poudel from Me and my SDGs launched a mega video campaign to celebrate the day. Me and my SDGs are working for the attainment of 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN.

Aiming to raise awareness about various simple techniques for food waste reduction, around 19 activists from 19 different organizations raised their voices for millions of hungry stomachs around the world. People during this pandemic are facing hand to mouth problems throughout the world. The representatives from Ypard Nepal, IAAS Nepal, Sustainable Week Kathmandu, Tunza Eco-generation, Yuwa, Nepal Youth Council, Hult Prize, Green Commando Earth, Climates Nepal, Nepalese for Climate Action, Eco Network highlight the recent scenario of food crisis and prompt need to mankind.  

Beside them,Thought for Food, Sano Sansar Initiative, YES agriculture, Plant for the planet, Nepal Food Technology Students Association, 4-H Nepal, Youth for Agri welfare, and International Veterinary Students Association Nepal send  their respective message to the world. Through their video, they express the recent status, need for food preservation and shared different techniques to reduce food waste.

 Every individual should inbuilt the culture of utilizing food resulting in food waste reduction. The event was useful in change people's attitude towards food is necessary to ensure zero hunger by 2030. As a program coordinator, I will like to thank representives of individual networks for their valuable contribution. My colleague and friend Mr. Kushal Naharki represented the campaign from Tunza Eco Network.

Below is the news link of the event

https://ecosamachar.com/2020-09-2000678787?fbclid=IwAR0E_e6l_4KKG01iAwDinClutiFhDu3wWglE6if4mogiw-2zfJKhwzd9was