Free UNITAR Food Waste Prevention Course with Digital Certificate: Learn How to Reduce Food Waste and Support Sustainable Development

Overview

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) offers a comprehensive online course focused on raising awareness and strengthening skills to prevent food waste. The programme covers every stage of the food chain, from manufacturing and retail to food services and households, supporting global efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.3.

The curriculum consists of five learning modules exploring the global food waste crisis, manufacturing losses, retail inventory management, service industry kitchen practices, and household consumption habits. Participants are taught by an international team of specialists in food security, sustainability, and agricultural development.

Benefits

• Free access to high-quality online learning materials
• Self-paced study format tailored to individual schedules
• Practical knowledge and strategies applicable across the food supply chain
• Instruction from global specialists and environmental experts
• Opportunity to obtain an official UNITAR Digital Certificate of Completion upon passing the final assessment with a score of 70% or higher (certificate fee applies)

Eligibility

The course is open to a wide range of global participants worldwide, including students, researchers, sustainability professionals, environmental practitioners, agricultural professionals, food manufacturers, retail managers, hospitality professionals, policymakers, NGO professionals, climate advocates, and consumers interested in sustainable living.

How to Apply

Interested learners can register and access the programme directly through the official course portal online.

Deadline

Applications and enrolments are open on an ongoing basis with no fixed deadline.