FWB Initiative

Launched: 13 Nov 2025 at COP30 (Belém) by UNEP & partners.

Aim: Halve global food waste by 2030; cut methane emissions by up to 7%; improve food security; reduce landfill emissions.

Recognized as a 2030 Climate Solution under the Marrakech Partnership.

Three Pillars:

Capacity Building & Advocacy

Data & Policy

Finance & Implementation

Country Champions: Brazil, Japan, UK.

City/Sub-national Champions: Amman, Bangkok, California, Curitiba, Dar es Salaam, Florianópolis, Hanam City, Kisumu, Mexico City, Milan, Paris, Rio de Janeiro.

Private-sector supporters: Carrefour, Citibank, Google, Hilton, Rabobank, Winnow.

Funding:

GEF: US$3M for a 4-year global project on food-waste prevention & methane mitigation in developing countries.

UNEP seeking US$5M challenge fund to support 20–25 community-led innovations across LAC, Asia, Africa & Middle East.