Kushal Naharki
Festival seasons have begun in Nepal with Dashain, Tihar and Chhat festival already knocking the doors. A large amount of food is wasted during this festivals.
Nepal is a food deficit landlocked and least developed country, having a population of more than 28million people. Around 21 percent of people in the country live below the poverty level. Around 36 percent of under-five children are chronically malnourished. Globally, Nepal ranks 148th out of 182 countries in terms of its Human Development Index (UNDP, 2009).
Although a large amount of food is wasted during festivals, there is a large portion of people who are celebrating these festivals empty stomach and large hungry animals roaming on the streets. People must be conscious and make the best utilization of food without wasting a large amount of money, energy and resources have been invested on the food from farmers in the field, manufacturing company to the people cooking it at home.
There’s a lot we can do to reduce the food waste that’s costing our families, depleting our natural resources, and contributing to climate change. We can plan ahead—before meals, especially large meals at the holidays, plan out how much food you and your guests need and stock up accordingly, donate whatever you can’t use to the people and animals who need this, store leftovers safely, compost food scraps instead of simply throwing them out and implementing policy relating to food waste and food security
This festival season, let’s commit to reducing food waste so we can help feed the hungry, fight climate change, and save money. Let’s make a contribution towards Sustainable Goal No. 2 Zero Hunger and Goal No. 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
Our Actions are Our Future. LET’S SAY NO TO FOOD WASTE.
A video on food waste during festivals:
