• COP30 also highlighted the need to integrate food loss and waste reduction into national climate plans (NDCs).

• As of early November 2025, only 30 countries included food loss or waste in their NDCs.
• Brazil, as the host, emphasized national policy on food waste reduction and used local produce for conference meals to demonstrate a sustainable food system. 

• Goals: This 2030 Climate Solution initiative aims to halve global food waste and cut methane emissions by up to 7%.
• Partners and Funding: Launched by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners, the initiative has secured a US$3 million commitment from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for a four-year global project.
• Participants: The initiative brings together governments (including Brazil, Japan, and the UK), cities, civil society, and private sector companies such as Carrefour, Citibank, Google, and Hilton.
• Implementation: The program focuses on capacity building, data & policy improvements, and finance & implementation, including a US$5 million challenge fund for community innovations in developing countries.
• Significance: With food waste contributing up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, reducing it is seen as a cost-effective way to address climate change and hunger. 

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