Areas of Impact

Reducing food loss and waste helps the environment, our communities,
and the local economy in many ways.

Economic Impact

Driving collaboration and encouraging public and private sector entities, as well as individuals, to collectively address Food Loss and Waste will sustain food security and promote local production . This initiative creates an enabling and circular food ecosystem , fostering technology and innovation for sustainable economic growth.

Social Impact

ne’ma’s collaborative efforts lead to redistributing food surpluses to communities in need, supporting health and safety, inclusive growth and gender equality. Additionally, it creates conscious consumption, promoting a society that values sustainability.

Environmental Impact

By diverting food waste from landfills, ne’ma significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions , contributing to efforts to slow climate change. The initiative also advocates for the preservation of resources such as water, energy, land, and food, mitigating environmental risks. Moreover, ne’ma’s approach improves biodiversity, creating a healthier ecosystem.

2023 highlights

Let's take a glance at ne'ma's milestones that highlight our collaborative efforts and shared success
to reduce food loss and waste in the UAE.

Environment, social and economic impact

1 mil kg

Food destined to waste was collected and diverted from landfill

AED 3.2 mil

Equivalent in value could have been saved

2.4 mil kg CO2

Equivalent emissions prevented

76,600 kg

Compost that was detoured back to nature as a fertilizer covering 30,635sqm of farmland

Tangible results and outcomes

8-62%

Food was reduction achieved during Behavioral nudge trials in the hospitality sector.

94%

diners satisfaction through involved 34,363 diners

276

pledged entities through ne'ma National Datahub

5

Publications, guides, and industrial reports

700

International submissions to food tech challenge 7 out 12 shortlisted and 2 winners focus on food waste

13

Partnerships signed

Awareness, engagement and advocacy

6 mil+

people reached through all social media channels and media

40,000

Direct engagement (surveys & interviews)

935

International and local experts and collaborations

90+

high-level conference events panels/round table discussions, including key events (ADSW, COP28)