Poverty Reduction

The first UN Sustainable Development Goal is to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.

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Malawi

The hard lot of old people

In Malawi, many elderly people are viewed as a burden and becoming victims of violence and other abuse.

Rural development

Agricultural policies must take into account local voices

Because of the climate crisis, a rethink is needed in rural affairs, and it is indeed happening internationally

Creating value

Women, climate and chocolate

To eradicate hunger globally, more value must be created locally.

Malnutrition

Junk food in school

Schools in Mexico contribute to children and adolescents having access to junk food, exacerbating the already grave epidemic of overweight and obesity.

Malnutrition

Mexico is facing an epidemic of obesity and overweight

Across the country, seven out of ten adults, two out of five of adolescents, and about 37 % of school-age children are obese or overweight. The extent of the problem is due to several factors -– not least low incomes.

Our view

How to end hunger

Progress regarding SDG2 – the eradication of hunger – remains too slow.

Horn of Africa

Why food security needs both peacebuilding and livelihood development

The countries in the Horn of Africa face multiple challenges in terms of food security. An example from Ethiopia emphasises that peacebuilding and the promotion of livelihoods must go hand in hand in order to overcome them.

Healthy diets

Eco-friendly agriculture must reduce farmers’ costs

The global food system is not only environmentally harmful, but also makes poverty worse in rural areas of emerging markets and developing countries.

Literature

How can we infer the colour of a person’s skin?

Toni Morrison’s short story about two girls – one black, one white – gives no clue about which is which.

Food habits

Popular street food in Uganda

Among the low-income earners the chapati has taken a distinct identity as a staple food.