Food waste

THE UN FOOD SYSTEMS SUMMIT +2 STOCKTAKING MOMENT- 24-26 JULY 2023

THE UN FOOD SYSTEMS SUMMIT +2 STOCKTAKING MOMENT- 24-26 JULY 2023

On the occasion of the upcoming UN Food Systems Stocktaking Moment to take place in Rome, Italy from 24-26 July 2023 with the aim to provide opportunities for countries to report on progress made at the national level since the UN Food Systems Summit in 2021, Caritas confederation concerns border on the corporate capture of ...

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Caritas welcomes UN report on The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023

Caritas welcomes UN report on The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023

Caritas welcomes the newly-released UN report on The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023 and its focus on urbanization’s effects on the changing global agrifood systems. Caritas echoes this report’s calls for sustainable cities and communities as promoted in SDG 11 as well as for sustainable agroecological practices. Poor public policy ...

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CARITAS CALLS ON DECISION MAKERS TO ERADICATE WORLD HUNGER AND FOOD WASTE

CARITAS CALLS ON DECISION MAKERS TO ERADICATE WORLD HUNGER AND FOOD WASTE

Sunday May 28th marks World Hunger Day 2023. Caritas Internationalis stands in solidarity with the global community in support of populations facing times of unprecedented poverty and famine In order to end hunger, we must promote sustainable agriculture and food production, reduce food waste and support local food systems. Millions of people are faced with ...

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CARITAS TO ‘PLANT A TREE’ AS A SIGN OF UNITY TO MARK ONE YEAR SINCE LAUNCH OF  GLOBAL ‘TOGETHER WE’ CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE INTEGRAL ECOLOGY

CARITAS TO ‘PLANT A TREE’ AS A SIGN OF UNITY TO MARK ONE YEAR SINCE LAUNCH OF GLOBAL ‘TOGETHER WE’ CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE INTEGRAL ECOLOGY

From 13-19 October 2022, Caritas Internationalis will celebrate its Global Awareness Week to mark nearly year since the launch of its 3-year global Together We campaign on 13 December in 2021. Inspired by Pope Francis’ invitation to foster ‘integral ecology’ in our world, this campaign aims to bring people together to carry out new actions ...

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World Food Day: Caritas Internationalis urges to address ‘food injustice’ by supporting small-scale agriculture

World Food Day: Caritas Internationalis urges to address ‘food injustice’ by supporting small-scale agriculture

The only way to fight the current severe food crisis is to address the “food injustice” that stems from a lack of concern for the poorest and the most vulnerable and care for our common home. On World Food Day 2022, which occurs on 16 October, Caritas Internationalis calls national governments, international institutions, and the ...

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CARITAS INTERNATIONALIS URGES IMMEDIATE ACTION TO ADDRESS THE SEVERE DROUGHT AND FOOD INSECURITY IN THE HORN OF AFRICA AND IN THE SAHEL

CARITAS INTERNATIONALIS URGES IMMEDIATE ACTION TO ADDRESS THE SEVERE DROUGHT AND FOOD INSECURITY IN THE HORN OF AFRICA AND IN THE SAHEL

With the close of the 50th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva this month, Caritas Internationalis is urging international and local leaders to take action in responding to the severe food insecurity in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel regions. The right to food is a basic human right and the implementation ...

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Caritas Internationalis: “Industrial agriculture is not the only pathway to food justice”

Caritas Internationalis: “Industrial agriculture is not the only pathway to food justice”

On the occasion of the UN food systems pre-summit in Rome, Caritas Internationalis urges decision makers to include the rights of the poor in all discussions and to ensure meaningful participation of local producers and consumers, especially women, in policymaking and implementation at the local levels.

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Caritas Internationalis on World Food Day: “Because of the pandemic, the most vulnerable are more deprived of their right of access to food. Global community must act”

Caritas Internationalis on World Food Day: “Because of the pandemic, the most vulnerable are more deprived of their right of access to food. Global community must act”

Caritas believes that 11 percent of the world's population lives in hunger is an issue that must be addressed with strong political will and commitment.

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