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Zero Hunger Challenge

Zero Hunger Challenge. Divine N. Njie Senior Officer Rural Infrastructure and Agro-industries Division Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Rio de Janeiro , June 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)

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Zero Hunger Challenge

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  1. Zero Hunger Challenge Divine N. Njie Senior Officer Rural Infrastructure and Agro-industries Division Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

  2. Rio de Janeiro, June 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) Zero Hunger Challenge launched by UN Secretary-General Mr Ban Ki-moon

  3. Through its 5 elements, offers a comprehensive and holistic perspective on how to end hunger Recognizes interconnectedness of the worlds’ food systems and their impact on poverty, hunger, malnutrition, natural resources and the climate

  4. What it is, and what it isn’t ZHC is not a programme or a plan ZHC is: • A vision • An invitation to action • A means to unite all working for food security and an end to hunger

  5. What is the UN system’s role? Through its HLTF agencies, supports countries, stakeholders and general population to realize their Zero Hunger vision Led by Secretary-General (HLTF Chair) and Director-General of FAO (Vice Chair) Acts as a trusted advisor and catalyst, enabling alliances, mobilizing resources, and empowering partners to scale up their work in support of national and regional plans OCHA OHRLLS UNCTAD DPA DESA DPI DPKO

  6. What has the response been? Numerous local and national programmes launched in line with ZHC elements Steady growth in support and engagement

  7. What has the response been? Strong regional commitments made and initiatives launched • Zero Hunger Challenge for Asia & the Pacific launched in Bangkok in April 2013 • African Union high-level summit of July 2013 endorsed ZHC, and set a 2025 deadline for ending hunger • ECOWAS West Africa Zero Hunger initiative launched in Accra, Ghana in February 2014 • The Hunger Free Latin-America and the Caribbean Initiative is also in line with the Zero Hunger Challenge.

  8. What has the response been? Numerous initiatives, campaigns, NGOs, businesses and associations have become official participants and have committed to work in support of ZHC

  9. What has the response been? Thousands of social media followers Endorsement by UN General Assembly groupings (EU, G77, CARICOM, LDCs) and its resolution on Agricultural Development and Food Security

  10. Food Loss and Waste Element FAO and UNEP co-chairs of 5th element

  11. Collaboration Within Food Loss/Waste Element • September 2013 meeting in Rome of 13 UN agencies and international organizations • Formed network to foster collaboration and coordination • Agreed to mobilize a global network of stakeholders

  12. Collaboration Within Food Loss/Waste Element • September 2013 meeting in Rome of 13 UN agencies and international organizations • Formed network to foster collaboration and coordination • Agreed to mobilize a global network of stakeholders

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