Different issues were emphasized during the IFIAD 2021 conference including;
- Complex challenges of SDG 2 – Zero Hunger
- Global hunger indicates that progress towards SDG #2 Zero Hunger in 2030 will not achieve due to Climate Change and COVID 19 pandemic
- How to transform our food systems to commit to a comprehensive, integrated and universal transformation
- Concerns such as how to combating global hunger and malnutrition
- The need for action to ending hunger and ensure the right for food for all
2. Possible solutions to having sustainable and resilient climate-compatible agriculture and food systems
- Call for governments and development agencies, private sectors and research bodies to recommit attention to developing well functioning sustainable food systems that contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.
- How to rebuild agriculture sectors and maintain local food production as they are fundamental preventing loss of lives from severe hunger
Reference
CCAFS. 2020. Transforming Food Systems Under a Changing Climate. Retrieved from; https://www.transformingfoodsystems.com
IISD. 2018. The Zero Hunger Pledge for the Private Sector. Retrieved from; https://www.iisd.org/projects/zero-hunger-pledge-private-sector
WEFORUM.2020. The COVID-19 Recovery is a Chance to Transform Global Agriculture. Retrieved from; https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/06/the-pandemic-must-transform-global-agriculture