Asocapitales and UN-Habitat identified four key principles for better rebuilding: starting with reliable damage information, establishing clear rules and technical criteria, actively involving communities, and ensuring investments reduce future vulnerabilities. ^[1] The Colombian Association of Capital Cities (Asocapitales) and UN-Habitat held a meeting titled 'Rebuilding Cities' to discuss recovery strategies for Colombian cities affected by an earthquake. ^[2] The article states that 1 billion meals are wasted daily worldwide, a figure it links to global hunger and environmental damage. ^[3] Asocapitales stated that having reliable data allows authorities to establish priorities, direct investments, and monitor interventions during reconstruction. ^[4] International experts analyzed recovery experiences from Syria, Chile, and Mexico during the meeting to identify tools and lessons applicable to Colombia. ^[5] The article argues that preventing food loss would save natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and help create more resilient cities, and it advocates for new policies, circular economy practices, and community participation. ^[6] The article states that 1.1 billion people living in informal settlements face increased exposure to pollution, disease, floods, and climate risks due to poor waste management. ^[7] The article states that food waste disposal accounts for 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. ^[8]