In this podcast episode, Koç School student Derya Sümer investigates the relationship between food waste, climate change, and food security. Through expert interviews and research, the podcast examines how food loss occurs throughout the food production chain and why reducing waste has become a global priority.
The episode brings together perspectives from academia, civil society, and public institutions. Sustainability expert Betül Hande Gürsoy, Kübra Kalyoncu from the Zero Waste Foundation, and İbrahim Yumaklı share their insights on the causes of food waste, its environmental consequences, and possible solutions.
Through this work, Derya highlights how individual choices, public awareness, and policy initiatives can contribute to reducing food waste and protecting natural resources for the future.
This podcast was produced within the framework of the Young Reporters for the Environment competition which encourages students to investigate environmental challenges and communicate solutions through journalism.