SDG 2. Zero hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. Published on : May 19th 2017 Updated on : March 19th 2026 Dans cette rubrique The ministry in action Action for peace and respect for human rights Action within the UN Security, Disarmament and Non-proliferation Emergency Humanitarian Action Protecting Human Rights Gender equality: a priority for France Commitment to international justice Digital Diplomacy Promoting a sovereign Europe The European Political Community Defence Europe France and the European Union European matters Promoting French businesses and France’s attractiveness Attracting foreign investment Attracting international students Destination France: The recovery and transformation plan for tourism Promoting French expertise in sport Supporting French exporters Supporting researchers and scientific cooperation globally The French Government’s Trade Policy Ensuring the presence of French culture Cultural Diplomacy Defending Francophonie and the French language Franco-German cooperation Supporting the cultural and creative industries Contributing to sustainable, balanced globalization Addressing the climate and environmental emergency Combating global social inequality External action of local government bodies Summits and global issues Regional strategies Presentation - State of affairs In 2015, one person in nine was still suffering from hunger. Through this second goal, the world’s countries commit to eliminating hunger and all forms of malnutrition by 2030. This goal can be achieved through promotion of sustainable agriculture capable of coping with the impacts of climate change. This agriculture will be particularly suited to the needs of women, indigenous people and family farmers, while being environmentally friendly, promoting biodiversity and contributing to the fight against climate change. United Nations Targets for 2030 Ministry Projects Key figures Transcription Fermer la transcription 800 000 the average number of family-run farms which receive direct AFD support each year via projects on irrigation, support for the agricultural sector, agro-ecology and training. Examples of projects To help fight poverty among vulnerable populations and improve food and nutritional resilience and security, the AFD is supporting, via an €8 million programme, agro-ecological transition in five West African countries. The aim is to support and encourage the emergence, adoption and spread of ecologically-intensive agricultural practices in family-run farms, as well as management and organizational methods which promote said adoption. Useful links SDG 2 on the UN website SDG 2 on the website UN Women The future of food and agriculture: Trends and challenges (UN Food and Agriculture Agency) (.pdf) Food issues: Demographic, urban, migration and security challenges (OECD)