ASEAN and EU leaders address significant farm losses and advocate for a green transition

Up to 40 percent of Philippine agricultural produce is lost before reaching consumers, highlighting a critical need for investment in infrastructure. This issue was a key focus at the ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit, where leaders stressed the urgency of improving cold storage, logistics, and climate-resilient farming to boost food security and farmer incomes. The summit also addressed energy transition, circular economy initiatives, and strengthening ASEAN-EU trade ties to foster sustainable growth and economic resilience in the region.