About the Module

This module is designed to enhance policy knowledge and expertise in food loss and waste (FLW) reduction and recycling among stakeholders in EBRD countries of operations, drawing on the Republic of Korea’s best practices. It aims to support the development and implementation of policy actions that promote a sustainable food value chain while addressing critical challenges such as climate change and food security.

Effective FLW reduction requires robust governance, clearly defined targets, data-driven collaboration, infrastructure investment, and comprehensive stakeholder engagement. Emerging technologies, particularly ICT, blockchain, and AI, are pivotal in transforming agrifood systems by enhancing traceability, efficiency, and resource optimisation.

Given that persistent knowledge and capacity gaps among public institutions and businesses continue to hinder investment in FLW reduction, this blended learning programme is designed to address these challenges by providing stakeholders with practical insights, policy frameworks, and innovative solutions to drive the transition towards a more sustainable food system.

This online training Module is web-based. Therefore, no additional software is required. Please be aware that "EBRD Policy Academy" does not provide tutor support.

Learning Objectives

The Module “Innovative Food Waste Reduction and Recycling” has five self-paced sessions. The goal is to:

1. 1. Understand the key concepts of food loss and waste (FLW) and the circular economy;
   2. Apply digital technologies and system-level approaches to design solutions for reducing and recycling FLW; and
   3. Identify policy actions and investment opportunities to support the transition towards a sustainable, data-driven, and circular food system.

Length: Approximately 3-4 weeks

Effort: 2-3 hours per week

Module duration: Approximately 7 hours, including video, assessments, and knowledge check.

Language: British English

List of Lecturers

Session One: Food Loss and Waste: Why It Matters?

Ju Munsol
Senior Research Fellow, Korea Environment Institute

Session Two: Preventing Food Loss Across the Supply Chain: From Production to Processing and Packaging

Kim Yong Jin
Professor, Inha University

Min Alexander Myoung joon
CEO, RE:harvest

Session Three: Reducing Food Waste at the Consumer Level

Hong Yeona
Assistant Professor, Kongju National University

Session Four: Strategies for Sustainable Food Waste Treatment

Phae Chae-gun
Emeritus Chair Professor, Seoul National University of Technology

Kim Da eun
Deputy Director, Sewerage Division, Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, Republic of Korea

Session Five: Overcoming Barriers to a Zero-Waste Transition

Ju Munsol
Senior Research Fellow, Korea Environment Institute

Annex. The Theory of Change of Food Loss and Waste

Cherry Khalil
Former Economist, EBRD

The EBRD Impact Academy is supported by the "TaiwanBusiness-EBRD Technical Cooperation Fund".

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