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Achieving peace and prosperity for people and the planet is at the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015.

The agenda sets out 17 action points – the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – to “free the human race from the tyranny of poverty” and “shift the world onto a sustainable and resilient path” by 2030.

SDG 2: Zero Hunger

Feeding over 100 million of the world’s hungriest people and helping millions more around the world improve their nutrition and build sustainable livelihoods, the World Food Programme (WFP) is a key player in efforts to achieve SDG 2, which seeks to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. You can read more about WFP's work to achieve zero hunger.

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

In line with SDG 17, which highlights the need to implement and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development, WFP works in close partnership with a wide range of national and international actors including governments, other UN agencies, NGOs, private sector companies and academia.

Other goals

WFP’s activities also contribute to the advancement of other SDGs, and particularly of SDG 1 (ending poverty), SDG 3 (good health and well-being), SDG 4 (quality education), SDG 5 (gender equality), SDG 13 (climate action) and SDG 16 (peace, justice and strong institutions).

WFP's contribution to the SDGs

In seeking to end hunger and promoting wide partnerships to do so, WFP works across the spectrum of Sustainable Development Goals enshrined in the 2030 agenda.

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Cash programmes and social safety nets for millions in need Food, livelihood support, nutrition and resilience projects in 80 countries Treatment and prevention of malnutrition for healthy, productive lives School meal programmes to keep children in class Access to resources and a greater say for women and girls Irrigation systems and wells for the poorest communities Efficient stoves and alternative sources of cooking fuel Business skills and market access for smallholder farmers Roads, bridges, hydroponics, blockchain and food security data Support for governments to expand social programmes Less waste, fewer food losses, better household prospects Recycled building materials in refugee camps Climate change mitigation and insurance against floods and drought Ponds and dams to sustain farming and fishing Food-for-assets projects for reforestation and soil conservation Fair access to food as a building block of peace and security Capacity building and services to the wider humanitarian sector

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