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Community of Practice (CoP) on food loss reduction

Year of publication 2017

Pages 2p.

Author Nutrition and Food Systems Division

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

ISBN No ISBN

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The Community of Practice (CoP) on food loss reduction acts as a global convener integrating knowledge related to reducing post-harvest losses. The CoP provides a platform to facilitate linking and sharing of information among stakeholders, relevant networks, projects and programmes. Background information found on the CoP website includes relevant news, events, online discussions, resources and links to partners. The CoP website also provides a dynamic platform that facilitates the sharing and coordination of information. The CoP is part of a worldwide effort to mobilise stakeholders and help reduce food losses and waste. Once registered members can take part in the SAVE FOOD global initiative on food loss and waste.

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