IGEN FOOD WASTE BATTLE CONTEST 2020
IGEN FOOD WASTE BATTLE CONTEST
(Food waste is responsible for 6% of global greenhouse gas emissions)
In aid of UN- International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction, 29 September
In association with
Starts on Birthday of Dr A.P.J Abdulkalam and ends after 99 Days
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IGEN FOOD WASTE BATTLE CONTEST
(Food waste is responsible for 6% of global greenhouse gas emissions)
In aid of UN- International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction, 29 September
In association with
Starts on Birthday of Dr A.P.J Abdulkalam and ends after 99 Days
Register through the application:
How cutting your food waste can help the climate?
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, one third of greenhouse emissions globally come from agriculture, and 30% of the food we produce is wasted – about 1.8 billion tonnes of it a year. If, as a planet, we stopped wasting food altogether, we’d eliminate 8% of our total emissions. Discarded waste rotting in landfills gives off methane, a potent greenhouse gas 25 times more efficient at trapping heat than carbon dioxide.
The Institution of Green Engineers (IGEN) has come up with the mission to reduce CO2 through food waste. In aid of UN- International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction, 29 September, the IGEN council decided to celebrate the day with the campaign titled “IGEN Food Waste Battle Contest 2020”. We are happy to note that, Indian Federation of Culinary Associations partnered with IGEN to execute the event globally.
Another milestone is that, the project associated with The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations
The Objective of the campaign is to reduce greenhouse gas emission through 500 dedicated contestants’ by "Zero Food Wastage Pledge" and record the implementation action for 99 days through the event titled “IGEN Food Waste Battle Contest 2020"
HOW CAN I START THE CONTEST?
- Finalize the Food Wastage Pledge you wish to implement and contribute CO2
- Or Finalize the Food Wastage Awareness’ activity you would like to start
- Or Finalize the Digital Campaign on Awareness’ on importance of Food Wastage
- Register through the application -
- Join IGEN International day – FaceBook Group
- Update the continuous measurement of reduction of food waste in the FB group with photo or video as proof
- Your updation will be updated by IGEN team to “The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations”
- End of 99 days you need to submit the outcome form with reduction of food wastage and necessary proof
- Once registered, all contestants will connected in WhatsApp Group for further communication
Most appreciated Videos by the participants will be telecasted in IGEN SDGplus Youtube Channel
APPRECIATION AND AWARDS FOR PARTICIPANTS?
- Top 10 members who contributed more reduction of food wastage will be appreciated by The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations
- Top 50 Contestants will be tagged as “ IGEN- SDG Climate Action Award 2020” with certificate signed by Padmashree Awardee
- All the registered contestants, who complete the challenge will receive CO2 Medal with certificate
Any queries to be communicated to IGEN International Day - Head – Er Kalyan 9848194741, kalyan@theigen.org
PROGRAM COMMITTEE:
| NAME | POSITION |
|---|---|
| Er Kalyan Sagar | Head |
| Ms. K.Pavithra | Coordinator |
| Mr.Dakshan Kumar N | Coordinator |
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