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What are the SDGs?

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.

How is WFP helping to achieve the SDGs?

SDG 2: Zero hunger

SDG 2 aims to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. The World Food Programme (WFP) has been committed to ending hunger since it was founded over 60 years ago. By building resilience, adapting to climate change, promoting good nutrition and improving food systems, our work helps address the root causes of hunger and ensure sufficient, nutritious food for all. These efforts have saved millions of lives and changed millions more for the better. Read more here about WFP's work to achieve zero hunger.

SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals

SDG 17 highlights the need to implement and revitalize global partnership for sustainable development. As the world’s largest humanitarian organization, WFP works in partnership with a range of national and international actors –  including governments, other United Nations agencies, NGOs, private sector companies and academia – to  increase our effectiveness and secure funds for sustainable development. Learn more about our efforts to achieve SDG 17. 

How WFP's work cuts across all the SDGs

WFP works across all 17 SDGs, in our mission to end hunger and promote the partnerships needed to achieve this. Hover over an SDG icon to find out how WFP is supporting in each specific area.

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.

Hover the mouse over an SDG icon for more information
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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