Significant levels of food loss and waste continue to have negative impacts on food security and the environment, and Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, which aims to halve food loss and waste worldwide by 2030, remains out of reach. Join us on “12.3 Day” 2025 to take stock of efforts and opportunities to make progress toward this important goal.

Organized by the Embassy of Denmark in Washington, DC, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and the World Resources Institute (WRI), this event will examine commitments and best practices implemented around the world; and most importantly, explore how to go from big promises to real, tangible actions to reduce food loss and waste. We will discuss:

National Commitments in Global Forums. 2025 is a significant year for multilateral global efforts to tackle climate change and bolster food systems. Countries are submitting new Nationally Determined Contributions prior to COP30 and Food Systems Transformation Action Plans prior to the UN Food Systems Summit +4, presenting a unique opportunity to embed food loss and waste in national plans while also laying the groundwork for implementation.

Corporate Commitments. 13 large food retailers and their suppliers have committed to the 10x20x30 Food Loss and Waste Initiative, which aims to slash food waste across supply chains. Many are demonstrating real results, giving a look at how businesses can effectively team up to scale action.

Evidence-Based Solutions One Third, established in 2015 by the Danish government as the first think tank solely dedicated to reducing food loss and waste, has gathered evidence on effective solutions and how to scale them.

This virtual event is free and open to the public to attend. Please share this event with interested colleagues and networks.

Welcome Remarks

Brian Lipinski, Associate II, Food Program, World Resources Institute (WRI)

Johan Swinnen, Director General, IFPRI; Member, Champions 12.3 Leadership Group

Alan de Brauw, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI

Presentations

Jacob Jensen, The Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries of Denmark (Video Remarks)

Anne Bordier, Director of Food Initiatives, World Resources Institute (WRI)

Panelists

Lea Stoustrup Brandt, Special Advisor / Head of Secretariat, One\Third

Carolyne Maina, Program Director, Technoserve Inc, NutriSave Program

Moderator

Brian Lipinski, Associate II, Food Program, World Resources Institute (WRI)

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