The United Nations’ ambitious goal to eliminate global hunger by 2030 is unlikely to be met, according to a leading German agricultural economist. Speaking at the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists, Professor Martin Qaim from the University of Bonn highlighted the increasing challenges posed by climate change, geopolitical tensions, and the current food systems, which threaten the achievement of this critical goal.
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- The UN’s goal to end global hunger by 2030 is unlikely to be achieved, according to a German economist.
- Professor Martin Qaim expressed his concerns at the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists.
- Qaim is a professor at the University of Bonn and director of the Center for Development Research (ZEF).
- He noted that some forms of malnutrition are rising globally, despite efforts to combat hunger.
- Widespread hunger and malnutrition are hindering global development, Qaim emphasized.
- Climate change and geopolitical tensions are aggravating the problems of hunger and malnutrition.
- Qaim pointed out that current food systems contribute significantly to the climate crisis.
- He argued that major changes in food production, distribution, and consumption are necessary.
- Without these changes, achieving any of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be difficult.
- The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development includes Goal 2, which aims to create a hunger-free world by 2030.
