The sustainability of the world's food system was a talking point at the recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Food waste was a big concern and although it was a reality check from experts, it wasn't all doom and gloom.
Global Practice Leader for Food for the WWF International, João Campari writes: "The good news is recent studies have shown that if we significantly reduce food waste, improve farming practices and technologies, and shift our diets."
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— World Economic Forum (@wef) March 3, 2019
He adds that we just need to think before we buy and eat: "A balanced diet must be supplemented by ensuring that our foodstuffs are better produced – in a sustainable manner and ideally consumed seasonally and locally."
No country was singled out, but Campari points out that this needs to be a global effort that includes water conservation and reform of agricultural practices.
"Everyone must look beyond self-serving short-term interests to implement policies and practices that drive diversification of what is grown, a more sustainable approach to farming and ranching, and distribution and pricing structures that ensure produce is economically viable for producers and available and affordable for the masses," says Campari.