In Ireland,
there is over
one million tonnes of
food waste disposed of each year
Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, 2019
SDG 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture by 2030
WHY IT MATTERS
Hunger occurs when people do not get enough nutrients for fully active and healthy lifestyles, creating a trap from which people cannot easily escape. People affected by hunger are less productive individuals, who are more prone to disease and are often unable to earn more and improve their livelihoods. There are more than 800 million people who suffer from hunger worldwide and yet we waste 1 million tonnes of food each year in Ireland. It is time to rethink how we grow, share and consume our food. If done right, agriculture, forestry and fisheries can provide nutritious food for all and generate decent incomes, while protecting the environment.
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What Can I Do?Buy fair-trade and other ethically sourced products where people are offered decent prices for their produce and labour. Volunteer in a skill-sharing programme within your college or community e.g. computer skills, building a resume, preparing for job interviews. Campaign for international solutions for peace. Violent conflicts and social upheaval are one of the main drivers of poverty. Food waste is linked to global poverty as consumers increase the demand for food by causing prices to rise and make food less affordable for others. Write to your local TD’s, and ask them to make sure Ireland continues to work towards achieving an end to world poverty.
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What Can I Do?Buy fair-trade and other ethically sourced products where people are offered decent prices for their produce and labour. Volunteer in a skill-sharing programme within your college or community e.g. computer skills, building a resume, preparing for job interviews. Campaign for international solutions for peace. Violent conflicts and social upheaval are one of the main drivers of poverty. Food waste is linked to global poverty as consumers increase the demand for food by causing prices to rise and make food less affordable for others. Write to your local TD’s, and ask them to make sure Ireland continues to work towards achieving an end to world poverty.