Introduction to Global Health 2024_Goal 2: Zero Hunger_Courtney Singleton by Courtney Singleton

Goal #2- Zero Hunger

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aims to end hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

Targets

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Target 2.1- Universal access to safe and nutritious food

Target 2.2- End all forms of malnutrition

Target 2.3- Double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers

Target 2.4- Sustainable food production and resilient agricultural practices

Target 2.5- Maintain the genetic diversity in food production

Target 2.6- Invest in rural infrastructure, agricultural research, technology, and gene banks

Target 2.7- Prevent agricultural trade restrictions, market distortions, and export subsidies

Target 2.8- Ensure stable food commodity markets and timely access to information

Statistics

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The global population facing chronic hunger stood at 9.2 per cent in 2022, up from 7.9 per cent in 2019, affecting around 735 million people, which is a rise of 122 million since 2019
an estimated 2.4 billion individuals, equivalent to 29.6 per cent of the world’s population, experienced moderate to severe food insecurity, meaning they did not have regular access to adequate food.
It is projected that more than 600 million people worldwide will be facing hunger in 2030, highlighting the immense challenge of achieving the zero hunger target.

Introduction

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Underlying principles

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Zero Hunger is a crucial global goal because food security is directly linked to human health, well-being, and development.
Hunger is preventable
Access to enough food/nutrition is a basic human right

Social Responsibility

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Social responsibility in global health efforts entails a holistic approach that prioritizes not only the health and well-being of individuals but also the sustainability of the environment and the equity of society. From planning to implementation, monitoring, and long-term impact, every phase of global health initiatives must account for their effects on people and the planet. By aligning global health efforts with these ethical considerations, societies can foster sustainable, fair, and impactful solutions to health challenges worldwide.

References

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Atukunda, P., Eide, W. B., Kardel, K. R., Iversen, P. O., & Westerberg, A. C. (2021). Unlocking the potential for achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goal 2 - 'Zero Hunger' - in Africa: targets, strategies, synergies and challenges. Food & nutrition research, 65, 10.29219/fnr.v65.7686. https://doi.org/10.29219/fnr.v65.7686
Savjani, Carolyn. “World Hunger Facts — Global Care — Tackling Poverty One Child at a Time.” Global Care, 13 Mar. 2020, www.globalcare.org/2020/03/world-hunger-facts/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-aK8BhCDARIsAL_-H9kXecsItTbx5TuZy671Yj7nxS_fogZhtV8FLU90JWGSoMZ-H1uW2GEaAk8PEALw_wcB. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025
United Nations. “— SDG Indicators.” Unstats.un.org, 2023, unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/2023/Goal-02/.
The Global Goals. “Goal 2: Zero Hunger.” The Global Goals, 2023, www.globalgoals.org/goals/2-zero-hunger/.
KnowMadPK. “Sustainable Development Goal 2 | Zero Hunger | #Sdgs #Sustainability #Climatechange #Unitednations.” YouTube, 18 Sept. 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=obewAqjP7cM. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

Conclusion

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Scholarly Article

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The UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 (‘Zero Hunger’) aims to end all forms of hunger and malnutrition by 2030. Thus, a range of different strategies are needed to facilitate the achievement of SDG 2 to overcome challenges and enable synergies between various SDG targets.