JICE and ne’ma collaborate for innovative food waste reduction program

JICE and ne’ma collaborate for innovative food waste reduction program

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) has joined hands with ne'ma, the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, to launch an insightful diary program focused on food loss and waste. The collaborative initiative engaged more than 30 of Yasmina British Academy’s Year-7 students. The 7 Days - ne'ma Diary aimed to raise awareness about food loss and waste by encouraging students to record and analyse the amount of food they have wasted over a span of seven days. The program not only fostered a sense of responsibility among the students but also provided valuable insights into the patterns and causes of food waste in their daily lives. Guided by the 7 Days - ne'ma Diary guidelines, participating students documented the types and quantities of food discarded daily by scaling and photographing the food waste, gaining a firsthand understanding of the impact of their consumption habits. The findings and insights from the program will be compiled and shared in a report, emphasizing the importance of reducing food waste and promoting sustainable practices in homes and communities. Reflecting on her participation, Sara AlAmeri, one of the students in the 7 Days - ne'ma Diary, stated, "It was a great experience