Goal 02 Zero Hunger

An UNCTAD-backed programme helps countries in the global South harness science, technology and innovation to boost crop yields and farming resilience.

UNCTAD supports efforts to expand family farmers’ access to innovative technologies to boost livelihoods and fight global hunger.

UNCTAD training inspires a nationwide project across key Peruvian ports, boosting progress towards sustainability, gender equality and economic development.

The UN welcomes the extension of the initiative, which has moved 25 million metric tons of grains and foodstuffs, helping to bring down food prices and stabilize global markets.

As food becomes more expensive to import, it becomes even harder for developing countries to keep millions of people from going hungry.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the awards, which celebrate best practices in investment promotion.

The renewal of the UN-backed initiative is vital to continuing to drive global food prices down and ensuring food security worldwide, especially in developing countries.

By renewing the Black Sea Grain Initiative, ending trade restrictions, facilitating exports and managing demand, we can get food, fertilizers and energy to all.

By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD

The UNCTAD chief said efforts to move foodstuffs to global markets will continue.