Sustainable Development Goal 02
Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
Why it matters
The bigger picture
Hunger and malnutrition directly affect children's development and community productivity. Climate change and conflict increasingly threaten food security.
Sustainable, resilient agricultural systems, support for small-scale producers, and the protection of genetic diversity are key to reducing this risk.
The 2030 Agenda does not treat Zero Hunger in isolation from the other sixteen goals. Progress depends on inclusive policies, reliable data, long-term investment, and cooperation between public institutions, civil society, academia, and the private sector. Connecting local action to measurable outcomes is therefore essential for turning the global framework into lasting change.
Official UN targets
Selected targets
Goal 02 is made up of 8 official UN targets in total. Below are the ones most directly related to our work.
- 2.1
By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round.
- 2.2
By 2030, end all forms of malnutrition.
- 2.3
Double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers.
- 2.4
Ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices.
- 2.5
Maintain the genetic diversity of seeds, cultivated plants, and farmed and domesticated animals.
- 2.a
Increase investment in rural infrastructure, agricultural research, and extension services.
Target texts are concise editorial summaries of the official United Nations framework.View the full official framework
Avrupa Girisim Association
How our work connects
Through awareness and volunteering activities with local stakeholders, we contribute to spreading a culture of sustainable consumption and solidarity.
Through food-waste reduction workshops and collaborations with local producers, we contribute to community food security.
Official references
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This page is based on the United Nations goal framework and the latest official global progress assessment.
