On behalf of ne’ma’s National Steering Committee, we thank you for participating in the first UAE Food Loss and Waste Baseline Study.

This 18-month study will result in establishing the UAE's food loss and waste indices, enabling consistent and long-term monitoring of FLW reduction efforts. Ultimately, this study will support national strategies aimed at minimizing food loss and waste while enhancing food security.

The study is led by ne’ma - in collaboration with key stakeholders, which aims to achieve the UAE’s target of halving food loss and waste by 2030, in alignment with the National Food Security Strategy 2051 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12.3. Reflecting the vision of the UAE President.

Register your interest

To support us in becoming a nation where no food is wasted.

Individuals

Select if you are a UAE citizen or resident

Companies

Select if you represent a commercial establishment engaged in activities across the food value chain

Why Your Participation Matters

Your participation in the UAE FLW Baseline Study will provide us with the data required to create
robust foundation for food security in the UAE. By participating, you help:

UAE FOOD INDICES

Establish UAE FLW Indices to measure and track the reduction of FLW.

FLW Reduction

Inform food loss and waste reduction strategies.

SUSTAINABILITY

Conserve and optimize resources for future generations.

I understand that my participation in the study is voluntary and that I can withdraw from the research at any time without giving any reason	Yes No
I understand that I will be contacted or visited by the UAE Baseline Study team (data collectors) to participate in the project's field survey	Yes No
I agree to take part in a short interview	Yes No
I agree to the interview being recorded	Yes No
I understand that the interview will be transcribed and anonymized	Yes No
I agree to participate in the behavioral study that includes answering additional survey questions and participating in a virtual group discussions with other individual participants	Yes No
I understand that all my data will be strictly confidential and will be handled in accordance with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law	Yes No

THE UAE FOOD LOSS AND WASTE BASELINE STUDY