SDG2 - Zero Hunger: Food Security, Improved Nutrition and Sustainable Agriculture

SDG2 aims to end hunger, improve nutrition, and achieve food security through sustainable and resilient agriculture. This book assesses the implications of SDG2 for communities and countries, using three case study countries to demonstrate the operationalization of tracking and measuring progress. It highlights the need for updated datasets in the Global SDG Indicators Database and supports the enhancement of small-scale farmers' adaptive capacity and resilience to reverse the trend in rising hunger.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 112 pages
\n Publication date: 22 January 2021
\n Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
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SDG2 is a multifaceted goal that connects food security, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture with climate resilience. It encompasses a range of specific targets and indicators aimed at eradicating hunger, enhancing nutrition, and achieving food security through sustainable and resilient practices. This book delves into the implications of SDG2 for communities and countries across economic, social, and environmental domains.

To demonstrate the practical application of tracking and measuring progress towards SDG2, three case study countries (Nigeria, Ghana, and The Gambia) are utilized. The values of these indicators are recorded to showcase the operationalization of monitoring and evaluating progress. However, it is noteworthy that many of the datasets for these countries are not currently available in the Global SDG Indicators Database, which is compiled by the United Nations system. This book serves as a valuable contribution to the database update process by the United Nations Statistics Division, as it enhances the accuracy and completeness of reporting progress.

Furthermore, the book emphasizes the importance of enhancing the adaptive capacity and resilience of small-scale farmers, as it is crucial to reverse the trend of rising hunger. By addressing the challenges faced by these farmers, SDG2 can contribute to a more sustainable and equitable food system.

Concise Guides to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals is a series of 17 short books that provide an integrated assessment of the SDGs from various perspectives. The series encompasses economic, legal, social, environmental, and cultural dimensions, offering a comprehensive understanding of the goals and their interconnectedness.

\n Weight: 130g\n
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 13 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781789738063\n \n