Including "food loss and waste" in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and related plans is critical to unlock new sources of funding while leveraging political action and capital across sectors. Action on food systems leveraged through NDCs can benefit climate mitigation and adaptation, as well as broader economic livelihoods and efforts to address agricultural drivers of nature loss.
This guide, produced by members of the Global Action Drive, provides a framework for taking system-wide action. It calls on all governments to:
- Commit to UN Sustainable Development Goal Target 12.3 — and embed that commitment into NDCs, National Adaptation Plans, and food system strategies.
- Plan practical policies that translate ambition into measurable action.
- Fund commitments with real resources and political will.
- Measure and report food loss and waste data to track progress and evaluate impact.