Our Common future-The Clean Environment

   Addressing Food Scarcity by Tackling Food Waste: A Comparative Analysis of Global Laws Food scarcity and food waste represent two sides of a global paradox: while millions   face hunger, vast quantities of food are discarded yearly. Addressing food scarcity by tackling food waste has become a critical strategy to improve food security and sustainability. Legal frameworks and policies play a pivotal role in this effort, shaping how nations manage food production, distribution, and disposal. Countries worldwide have adopted diverse approaches to combating food waste. For instance, France pioneered mandatory donation laws for unsold supermarket food, while South Korea has implemented advanced recycling systems to divert nearly all food waste from landfills. In contrast, the United States relies on voluntary agreements and state-level initiatives to reduce waste. The European Union has integrated food waste reduction into its broader sustainability agenda through binding t...