Zero Hunger

By: Muhammad Waleed Shahzad

 Zero Hunger

Zero Hunger is one of the United

Nations Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs). It ensures that all
people can acquire the food they
need without compromising their
economic, social, and
environmental well-being.
 Key Objectives

• Ending Hunger: Ensuring that no one

goes to bed hungry by 2030.
• Nutritious Food: Making nutritious food
available to all.
• No Malnutrition: Eradication of
malnutrition.
• Sustainable Agriculture: Promoting
sustainable farming practices.
 Hunger

Hunger is a sensation of
discomfort or weakness caused by
insufficient food intake.
Causes of Hunger
 Poverty and Food
Insecurity
• Lack of resources: People often struggle to
afford enough food for their families due to
poverty.
• Nutrient rich food: Even when food is
available, affordability may limit access to
nutrient-rich options.
Conflict and Displacement

• War Zones: Armed conflicts disrupt food

production, distribution, and access.
• Refugees and Displaced Populations: Forced
displacement leads to food insecurity.
 Climate Change

• Crop Failures: Extreme weather events

(droughts, floods) affect crop yields.
• Changing Agricultural Patterns: Climate shifts
impact farming practices.
 Food Waste and
Distributions

• Food Loss: Wasted food at production,

distribution, and consumption stages.
• Inefficient Supply Chains: Uneven distribution
prevents food from reaching those in need.
 Weak Government and
Health Systems

• Policy Gaps: Inadequate policies hinder food

security initiatives.
• Health Services: Weak health systems affect
nutrition and well-being.
 Natural Disasters

• Cyclones, Earthquakes, etc.: These

disrupt agriculture and infrastructure.
• Emergency Response: Swift action is
needed to prevent hunger during disasters.
 Lack of Education and
Awareness

• Nutrition Knowledge: Educating communities

about balanced diets and food choices.
• Agricultural Practices: Promoting sustainable
farming methods.
 Malnutrition and Health
Issues

• Hidden Hunger: Lack of essential nutrients

leads to malnutrition.
• Health Conditions: Illnesses affect appetite and
nutrient absorption.
Sustainable Solutions
 Break the Cycle of
Conflict and Hunger

• Conflict Zones: Almost 60% of the world’s

hungriest people live in conflict-affected areas.
• Vicious Cycle: Conflict disrupts food access,
leading to hunger.
• Solution: The U.N. World Food Program
provides food in conflict zones breaking the cycle
by delivering lifesaving food and promoting
peace.
 Increase Sustainability
and Build Resilience to
Climate Change

• Climate Crisis: Climate change affects food

production and availability.
• Solution: Implement sustainable agricultural
practices, invest in climate-resilient crops, and
promote efficient water use.
Transform Food Systems

• Healthy Food Delivery: Develop systems that

deliver enough healthy food to all.
• Quality Over Quantity: Shift from quantity-
focused production to quality-focused, nutritious
food.
 Reduce Food Waste and
Food Loss

• Wasted Resources: Food waste harms both hunger

and the environment.
• Solution: Educate on food preservation, efficient
storage, and distribution. Minimize waste at all
stages.
Eliminate Malnutrition in
Mothers and Children

• Critical Period: Proper nutrition during pregnancy

and early childhood is vital.
• Solution: Promote micronutrient supplementation,
and balanced diets for mothers and children.