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

The number of undernourished people has dropped by almost half in the past two decades because of rapid economic growth and increased agricultural productivity. Many developing countries that once suffered from famine and hunger can now meet their nutritional needs. Central and East Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean have all made huge progress in eradicating extreme hunger.

However, extreme hunger and malnutrition remain major barriers to development in many countries. As of 2017, an estimated 821 million people were chronically undernourished, often as a direct result of environmental degradation, drought, and biodiversity loss. Over 90 million children under five are dangerously underweight, and food insecurity continues to rise in regions such as Africa and South America.

The SDGs aim to end all forms of hunger and malnutrition by 2030, ensuring that all people—especially children—have sufficient and nutritious food year-round. This includes promoting sustainable agriculture, supporting small-scale farmers, ensuring equal access to land, technology, and markets, and strengthening international cooperation for investment in agricultural infrastructure and innovation.

Source: United Nations – Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger
https://www.undp.org/sustainable-development-goals