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Hotel Barceló, Milan, Italy

Friday 8th May 2015 - 10.30

On 27 April, 2015, the European Commission - Representative Office in Milan hosted the press conference dedicated to the official launch of  the "EU third countries events at Expo 2015". In this occasion, the European Union presented its program of high-level B2B events, to be hosted in Milan during the six months of Expo 2015.

How sustainable can our future be? What is the EU role in promoting a safe and efficient use of natural resources? This Citizens' Dialogue will showcase how the EU takes up these challenges.

How can we reduce food waste and losses? One third of all the food produced globally goes to waste every year. In Europe alone, this accounts for 90 million tonnes of food. According to Maria Saarela (Technical Research Centre for Finland Ltd – VTT Helsinki), member of our Scientific Steering Committee, "consumers have a crucial role in reducing the waste."

International Conference: Towards a Research Agenda for Global Food and Nutrition Security on 08 May 2015, Expo Milan 2015