Zero Hunger
Hunger is the leading cause of death worldwide. Although our planet has provided us with tremendous resources, unequal access and inefficient handling leave millions of people malnourished. By promoting sustainable agriculture with modern technologies and fair distribution systems, we can sustain the entire world’s population and ensure that nobody will ever suffer from hunger again.
Goal 2 is founded on the principle that hunger and malnutrition are structural failures of food systems rather than a consequence of global food scarcity. It addresses chronic hunger, acute food insecurity, undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and the long-term sustainability of agricultural production, recognising food security as essential for public health, economic stability, and social cohesion.
The structural problems targeted include unequal access to land and water, climate vulnerability, armed conflict, forced displacement, fragile supply chains, market volatility, and the marginalisation of small-scale farmers. Measurable objectives focus on ending hunger, improving nutritional outcomes for children and pregnant women, increasing agricultural productivity and incomes of small producers, and preserving genetic diversity in crops and livestock.
International organisations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization, the World Food Programme, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development coordinate policy, humanitarian response, and rural development. Complementing them are smaller actors such as Action Against Hunger, Helen Keller International, and the global peasant network La Via Campesina, which advocate agroecology and food sovereignty.
Achievements include reduced stunting in parts of Asia and Latin America, expanded school feeding programmes, and improved famine early-warning systems. However, hunger has risen again due to conflict and climate shocks, a trend frequently highlighted around World Food Day (16 October). GSN situates these developments within systemic food system fragility rather than short-term emergency cycles.
TARGETS
Everyone can contribute to achieving the Global Goals. By focusing on these targets, meaningful action can be taken to create significant impacts across various areas. This approach encourages collaboration and collective efforts to address critical issues, ensuring that no one is left behind.
