Accelerate action on food waste prevention and advance sustainable consumption and production.

 



30 March | Zero Waste Foundation Headquarters, Istanbul, Türkiye | 11:00 - 13:00
Zero waste starts on your plate.

Organizers: UNEP, UN-Habitat, UNDP, Zero Waste Foundation

Co-organized by UNEP, UNDP, UN-Habitat and the Zero Waste Foundation, the Istanbul Commemoration of the 2026 International Zero Waste Day, under the theme “Zero waste starts on your plate,” will bring together high-level representatives from governments, international organizations and key stakeholders to accelerate action on food waste prevention and advance sustainable consumption and production.

Policy message document:
Zero waste approaches in high-impact sectors (food systems, urban waste management)



Location: Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

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