Why it matters
After decades of decline, hunger is rising again. Global hunger remained persistently high for three consecutive years. Climate shocks, conflict, and economic downturns continue to drive food insecurity worldwide.
Key facts
- 2.33B2.33 billion people experienced moderate to severe food insecurity in 2023.Source: UN SDG Report 2024
- 60%60% of countries faced abnormally high food prices in 2022 due to conflicts.Source: UN SDG Report 2024
What the world agreed to
Key targets for Goal 2. The full list, with indicators, is on the UN's site.
See all targets on sdgs.un.org- End hunger and ensure access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food for all
- End all forms of malnutrition, including stunting and wasting in children
- Double agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers
- Ensure sustainable food production and resilient agricultural practices
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Who leads globally
4 UN agencies and international organizations work on Goal 2.
- FAOFood and Agriculture OrganizationLeads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.
- IFADInternational Fund for Agricultural DevelopmentInvests in rural people to eliminate poverty, hunger and malnutrition.
- UNICEFUnited Nations Children's FundWorks for children's rights, survival, development and protection.
- WFPWorld Food ProgrammeDelivers food assistance in emergencies and works to improve nutrition.
Closely connected goals
Progress here moves together with these goals.