“The formulation of strategies and tools for the management of surplus food to reduce food waste and enhance food security in Thailand”
Pattamaporn Prachomrat, Ph.D.
Join us to discover the approaches to simultaneously achieving SDG 2 and SDG 12 through the concept of managing surplus food in Thailand. This presentation will explore the development of tools and practices for managing surplus food aimed at mitigating food waste and strengthening food security in Thailand. In this presentation, it will address the issues of food waste and food insecurity affecting vulnerable populations and people in need in the country. Following that, there will be a discussion on methods for collaboratively developing approaches and processes to address these issues. The process involves collaboration among partner agencies, including the public sector, private sector, and civil society. Additionally, there is the development of scientific and technological tools to support the surplus food management process, including a digital platform for matching food donors with recipients, food safety guideline for surplus food donation, and tools for calculating carbon emissions from donated food. Furthermore, there is a study on the benefits and incentives to support surplus food donation in Thailand.Dr. Pattamaporn Prachomrat is a policy researcher at NSTDA, where she focuses on developing strategic plans and policies to effectively address public needs and align with national strategies. Drawing from her successful background as a Project Analyst and Research Program Manager in sustainable food and ingredient initiatives at NSTDA, she currently leads efforts related to the BCG agenda and food policy. Her expertise lies in national innovation systems, and she holds both a Master’s and Doctorate in Science and Technology Studies from the University of Edinburgh, UK. Recently, she was appointed to the secretariat team responsible for formulating an action plan to promote bio-, circular, and green (BCG) economic development for the period of 2022 to 2027, which was approved by the Cabinet in 2022. Her current research involves collaboration with partner agencies to develop strategies for managing surplus food, addressing both food waste and food insecurity in Thailand. The aim is to scale these initiatives nationwide and support the establishment of a national food bank in Thailand in the future.
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