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Where We Stand
- Nearly 1 in 10 people globally face hunger. In 2022, 2.4 billion people experienced moderate to severe food insecurity.
- Despite progress, 148 million children under age 5 suffered from stunting in 2022. If current trends persist, 1 in 5 children under age 5 will be affected by stunting in 2030.
- In 2022, almost 60% of countries worldwide faced moderately to abnormally high food prices due to the spillover effects of conflicts.
- Achieving zero hunger requires intensified efforts to transform food systems so they are sustainable, resilient and equitable. Moreover, accelerating improvements in diets, nutrition, health and hygiene is crucial to meeting the SDG target of halving the number of children suffering from chronic undernutrition.
UN DESA, FAO, with the support of interested UN entities, organized an Expert Group Meeting on SDG 2 and its interlinkages with other SDGs in Rome, Italy on 26-27 March 2024 to inform the thematic review at 2024 HLPF.
To learn more about ending hunger, achieving food security and improved nutrition and promoting sustainable agriculture, please download this PDF here: https://hlpf.un.org/sites/
Source: UNDESA