#1-Food Waste and Food Scarcity in the UAE
- Author
- Nadine Zidani
- Published
- Tue 02 May 2023
- Episode Link
- https://studio.menaimpact.ae/shows/lets-turn-the-tide/
In this inaugural episode of Veolia's Let’s Turn the Tide podcast following the month of Ramadan, we dive into the critical issues of food waste and food scarcity in the UAE, a region where food security is a growing challenge. Joining us are experts and innovators at the forefront of tackling these pressing environmental challenges:
- Marie-Thérèse Laguerre-Ndiaye, Africa, Near Middle East Strategy and Marketing Director at Veolia.
- William Ward, Commercial Director of Middle East and Africa for Green Eco Technologies,an innovative business offering green solutions to food waste management.
- Amna Elnour, Co-founder of BestBy, a platform providing B2C solutions to reduce food waste and empower consumers.
In this episode, you will gain insights on:
- The current state of food security and food waste in the UAE and its implications for a sustainable future.
- Innovative eco-friendly solutions initiatives like WasteMaster technology and BestBy’s food waste carbon footprint calculator.
- The role of big industries, policy action, and citizen involvement in fostering sustainable development and increasing awareness.
- How COP28 could drive climate action in food systems across the MENA region.
- Challenges facing the Middle East region.
Want to see the faces behind the voices? You can watch this episode on YouTube.
About the host- Nadine Zidani:
Nadine is a sustainability expert, impact entrepreneur, and founder of MENA Impact, the first platform for sustainability resources in the MENA region. Based in the UAE, she is committed to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and driving systemic change through her work and public speaking.
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About Veolia:
Veolia's ambition is to become the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Present on five continents with nearly 218,000 employees, the Group designs and deploys useful and concrete solutions for water, waste and energy management that help to radically change the game. Through its three complementary activities, Veolia contributes to developing access to resources, preserving available resources and renewing them.
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