Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus records the highest rate of food waste in the European Union, environment commissioner Antonia Theodosiou said on Friday. She said the issue has significant environmental and social consequences.
Award event highlights food waste concerns
Theodosiou made the remarks while addressing the award ceremony for the mindREsetters of the year competition. She said the state has acknowledged the problem and is promoting policies to address it.
Focus on daily habits and student proposals
Theodosiou said daily habits made the difference, adding that this was evident in the simple, smart and implementable proposals put forward by students.
Circular economy action plan
She said Cyprus is implementing a circular economy national action plan to reduce waste, make better use of resources and support viable practices.
Role of education
Theodosiou said education has a decisive role in making the circular economy work. Addressing students, she said their ideas and projects showed the younger generation was not waiting for solutions but planning them.
Climate strategy and impacts on Cyprus
She said Cyprus is strengthening its national strategy on climate change with an emphasis on resilience. She added that climate change is already affecting Cyprus through higher temperatures, less rainfall and increased pressure on natural resources.
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