Global Goal #2 : Zero Hunger

The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. The Goals interconnect and in order to leave no one behind, it is important that we achieve each Goal and target by 2030. (Source) What are the Sustainable development goals A.K.A Global Goals?

What is Global Goal 2?

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

It comprises 8 targets and 14 indicators. (Source1)

What is Food Security?

Food security is a measure of the availability of food and individuals' accessibility to it, where accessibility includes affordability. (Source2)

As Food and Agriculture Organisation states it; (Source3)

Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food which meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. Household food security is the application of this concept to the family level, with individuals within households as the focus of concern.

Food insecurity exists when people do not have adequate physical, social or economic access to food as defined above.

How many people go hungry?

An estimated 821 million people – approximately 1 in 9 people in the world – were undernourished in 2017, up from 784 million in 2015.

Africa remains the continent with the highest prevalence of undernourishment, affecting one fifth of its population (more than 256 million people). (Source1)

Why is this happening?

Poor harvesting practices, as well as food wastage have contributed to food scarcity.

Wars have also had a negative impact on the availability of food and have led to a destruction of the environment, which is critical to grow food. (Source4)

1.4 billion people have no access to electricity worldwide – most of whom live in rural areas of the developing world. Energy poverty in many regions is a fundamental barrier to reducing hunger and ensuring that the world can produce enough food to meet future demand. (Source1)

Why does it matter?

A world with zero hunger can positively impact our economies, health, education, equality and social development. It’s a key piece of building a better future for everyone.

Additionally, with hunger limiting human development, we will not be able to achieve the other sustainable development goals such as education, health and gender equality. (Source4)

What needs to be done?

There will need to be investments in rural and urban areas and in social protection, so poor people have access to food and can improve their livelihoods. (Source4)

What can you do about it?

Make changes in your life by supporting local farmers or markets and making sustainable food choices, supporting good nutrition for all, and fighting food waste.

Use your power as a consumer and voter, demanding businesses and governments make the choices and changes that will make Zero Hunger a reality.

Join the conversation, whether on social media platforms or in your local communities.

You can join the Global Movement for Zero Hunger by joining the Zero Hunger Challenge (www.zerohungerchallenge.org) to learn more, including more ways to take action!

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