The "Global Roadmap for Food Waste Reduction in the Tourism Sector" is designed to accelerate the uptake of food waste reduction strategies by tourism stakeholders. The Roadmap aims to raise awareness of the potential benefits and opportunities of achieving a more sustainable, circular management of food, with a special emphasis on reducing waste as both a cost-effective and environmentally responsible strategy. The Roadmap sets out how the tourism sector can contribute to the achievement of target 12.3. of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which aims at halving global food waste by 2030. It provides an action framework to accelerate food waste reduction in tourism, sharing practical insights and guidance for the sector, with a particular focus on supporting accommodation providers and cruise lines to scale up impacts.

While a large portion of the Asian population depends on agriculture for their livelihoods and food security, the agriculture sector is one of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the region.

This publication explores how Viet Nam can improve the safety of its fruit and vegetables, including through production and postharvest handling, value chain development, and a stronger food safety management system.