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Prominent chefs from Thailand and Australia use ingredients that are usually discarded to dish up meals for people in Bangkok, to raise awareness on food waste.
UNEP Asia Pacific

Celebrity chefs serve up free meals from discarded food – UN environment agency

4 December 2015
Asia Pacific

For those who have never tried ‘rejected’ veggie curry made with ‘saved’ coconut milk served with ‘broken rice’ and washed down with corn cob tea, two United Nations agencies have joined up with an Australian food charity for an event with a menu that also included ‘fish scrap cake’ and ‘rescued’ mango relish, accompanied by ‘leftover’ nine-grain followed by ‘rescued’ bread pudding for dessert.

Pulses are an affordable alternative to more expensive animal-based protein, which makes them ideal for enhancing diets in poorer parts of the world.
FAO/Giuseppe Bizzarri

UN launches 2016 International Year of Pulses, celebrating benefits of legumes

10 November 2015
Global

Under the slogan ‘nutritious seeds for a sustainable future,’ the United Nations, led by its Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), today launched the 2016 International Year of Pulses to raise awareness about the protein power and health benefits of all kinds of dried beans and peas, boost their production and trade, and encourage new and smarter uses throughout the food chain.

A Buddhist monk takes snapshots during the UN’s special event for the Day of Vesak, a celebration of the birth of Buddha, inside the General Assembly Hall in May 2011.
UN Photo/Evan Schneider (file)

As UN marks Buddhist holiday, Ban pays tribute to the victims of Nepal earthquake

1 June 2015
Global

On the Day of Vesak, which acknowledges the contribution of Buddhism to the spirituality of humanity, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is paying special tribute to the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Nepal over a month ago.

Youth unemployment expected to worsen with spread of euro crisis – UN labour agency

4 September 2012
Global

Jobless rates among young people will get even worse globally as the spill-over of the euro crisis spreads from advanced to emerging economies, according to a United Nations paper issued today.

Lumbini, a World Heritage site, is the birthplace of Buddha.
UNESCO/Nipuna Shrestha

Buddhist teachings offer insights into achieving a sustainable future – Ban

5 May 2012
Global

The teachings of Buddhism can offer significant insights on how to improve the condition of the planet and lead the way to a more sustainable future, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, in a message marking Vesak Day, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha.