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Sustainable Development Goal #2 Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
Solving global hunger requires a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder approach to reverse the environmental degradation that threatens global agricultural production. Simply increasing the volume of food production will not achieve food security. More effective approaches include strengthening the agricultural sector with well functioning farming markets, advancing rural development, and boosting ecological conservation initiatives. Coordinated efforts aimed towards improving access to technology and land, increasing incomes for smallholder farmers, and facilitating additional farming related investments strengthen farming communities. Sustainable development improvements counteracting the possibility of future extinctions require conservation of gene-bank holdings and stored genetic resources.

Zero Hunger

End hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

Solving global hunger requires a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder approach to reverse the environmental degradation that threatens global agricultural production. Simply increasing the volume of food production will not achieve food security. More effective approaches include strengthening the agricultural sector with well functioning farming markets, advancing rural development, and boosting ecological conservation initiatives. Coordinated efforts aimed towards improving access to technology and land, increasing incomes for small holder farmers, and facilitating additional farming related investments strengthen farming communities. Sustainable development improvements counteracting the possibility of future extinctions require conservation of gene-bank holdings and stored genetic resources.

Why It Matters


Agriculture is the largest source of employment and income for 40 percent of the global population. The food and agriculture system depends on a widespread labor force of smallholder farmers to meet local and global market demands. Nourishment and good nutrition are critical for strengthening communities to overcome sickness and disease for improved economic prosperity. Sustainable farming systems, electrification of the developing world, and equal access to resources for women are necessary for accomplishing food security.

Why It Matters


Agriculture is the largest source of employment and income for 40 percent of the global population. The food and agriculture system depends on a widespread labor force of smallholder farmers to meet local and global market demands. Nourishment and good nutrition are critical for strengthening communities to overcome sickness and disease for improved economic prosperity. Sustainable farming systems, electrification of the developing world, and equal access to resources for women are necessary for accomplishing food security.

Why It Matters


Agriculture is the largest source of employment and income for 40 percent of the global population. The food and agriculture system depends on a widespread labor force of smallholder farmers to meet local and global market demands. Nourishment and good nutrition are critical for strengthening communities to overcome sickness and disease for improved economic prosperity. Sustainable farming systems, electrification of the developing world, and equal access to resources for women are necessary for accomplishing food security.

Blue Chip Action


A speaker on Sustainable Development Goals in the United States of America presents US Agenda 2030
October 9, 2017
SDG USA's "America's Goals for 2030," or US Agenda 2030, aims to promote sustainable development in the U.S. through ethical employment, universal healthcare, and environmental safety initiatives
Blue Chip Foundation Participates in T20 Global Solutions Think Tank in Berlin
By Blog Owner May 30, 2017
Blue Chip Foundation, represented by founder Jennifer Gross, was part of the T20 Global Solutions Think Tank in Berlin on May 29 and 30, 2017. Gross, who serves on the leadership council of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, found the event a tremendous success.
Show at United Nations: Jennifer Gross attending the event
By Blog Owner December 15, 2016
Jennifer Gross and Blue Chip Foundation’s photo essay on the Millennium Villages Project is featured at the UN headquarters in Manhattan.
Blue Chip Foundation Commits to Global Fund for Education, Sustainable Development Goals
By Blog Owner October 31, 2016
The Blue Chip Foundation nonprofit & The Gross Family Foundation have committed to the global fund for education (esd) through a donation to Sustainable Development Goals, of $300,000.00.
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Global Action


UN chief outlines reforms that ‘put Member States in driver’s seat’ on road to sustainable developme
By Blog Owner January 22, 2018
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres shared seven reform proposals for countries to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement.
Conflicts, drought drive hunger despite global food supply
By Blog Owner December 7, 2017
The United Nations agriculture agency released a new edition of the UN Food and Agriculture Agency’s (FAO) Crop Prospects and Food Situation report on 37 countries exposed to various climate and regional crises. SDG, Zero Poverty
Global food prices fall in August as cereal output heads for record high
By Blog Owner September 7, 2017
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the anticipation surrounding bumper cereal harvests and increasing volumes of grain inventories are responsible for cheaper global food prices in August.
Emigration and food insecurity in Central America
By Blog Owner August 23, 2017
In a recent inter-agency study examining trends between prolonged droughts & irregular migration, the UN food relief agency outlined the need for greater investment in long-term programs to deter individuals from emigrating to the United States from El Salvador, Guatemala, & Honduras – countries significantly impacted by the El Niño weather-related events from 2014 to 2016.

Blue Chip Action


A speaker on Sustainable Development Goals in the United States of America presents US Agenda 2030
October 9, 2017
SDG USA's "America's Goals for 2030," or US Agenda 2030, aims to promote sustainable development in the U.S. through ethical employment, universal healthcare, and environmental safety initiatives
Blue Chip Foundation Participates in T20 Global Solutions Think Tank in Berlin
By Blog Owner May 30, 2017
Blue Chip Foundation, represented by founder Jennifer Gross, was part of the T20 Global Solutions Think Tank in Berlin on May 29 and 30, 2017. Gross, who serves on the leadership council of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, found the event a tremendous success.
Show at United Nations: Jennifer Gross attending the event
By Blog Owner December 15, 2016
Jennifer Gross and Blue Chip Foundation’s photo essay on the Millennium Villages Project is featured at the UN headquarters in Manhattan.
Blue Chip Foundation Commits to Global Fund for Education, Sustainable Development Goals
By Blog Owner October 31, 2016
The Blue Chip Foundation nonprofit & The Gross Family Foundation have committed to the global fund for education (esd) through a donation to Sustainable Development Goals, of $300,000.00.
More Posts

Global Action


UN chief outlines reforms that ‘put Member States in driver’s seat’ on road to sustainable developme
By Blog Owner January 22, 2018
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres shared seven reform proposals for countries to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement.
Conflicts, drought drive hunger despite global food supply
By Blog Owner December 7, 2017
The United Nations agriculture agency released a new edition of the UN Food and Agriculture Agency’s (FAO) Crop Prospects and Food Situation report on 37 countries exposed to various climate and regional crises. SDG, Zero Poverty
Global food prices fall in August as cereal output heads for record high
By Blog Owner September 7, 2017
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the anticipation surrounding bumper cereal harvests and increasing volumes of grain inventories are responsible for cheaper global food prices in August.
Emigration and food insecurity in Central America
By Blog Owner August 23, 2017
In a recent inter-agency study examining trends between prolonged droughts & irregular migration, the UN food relief agency outlined the need for greater investment in long-term programs to deter individuals from emigrating to the United States from El Salvador, Guatemala, & Honduras – countries significantly impacted by the El Niño weather-related events from 2014 to 2016.

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Sustainable Development Solutions Network
By Blog Owner January 17, 2018
The objective of the (SDSN) is to accelerate the progress of achieving the United Nations (Sustainable Development Goals) and the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement.
SDG USA
By Blog Owner January 5, 2018
SDGUSA supports the successful actions of America’s Goals for 2030 in the United States by the promotion of policy research & development, grassroots organizing, social entrepreneurship, & advocacy.
L.A. Kitchen
By Blog Owner January 5, 2018
L.A. Kitchen is a sustainable social enterprise organization dedicated to eradicating poverty through multiple initiatives including the operation of a training kitchen, reduction of food waste, and advancement of health and well being for low-income seniors within the Los Angeles community.
Millennium Promise
By Blog Owner January 5, 2018
Millennium Promise is the first and leading international nongovernmental organization dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organization oversees the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) and other programs including the Sustainable Districts Program, Connect to Learn, the Lead Farmer Program, and the Two Million Community Health Workers (CHW) Campaign.

Initiatives


Partners


Sustainable Development Solutions Network
By Blog Owner January 17, 2018
The objective of the (SDSN) is to accelerate the progress of achieving the United Nations (Sustainable Development Goals) and the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement.
SDG USA
By Blog Owner January 5, 2018
SDGUSA supports the successful actions of America’s Goals for 2030 in the United States by the promotion of policy research & development, grassroots organizing, social entrepreneurship, & advocacy.
L.A. Kitchen
By Blog Owner January 5, 2018
L.A. Kitchen is a sustainable social enterprise organization dedicated to eradicating poverty through multiple initiatives including the operation of a training kitchen, reduction of food waste, and advancement of health and well being for low-income seniors within the Los Angeles community.
Millennium Promise
By Blog Owner January 5, 2018
Millennium Promise is the first and leading international nongovernmental organization dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organization oversees the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) and other programs including the Sustainable Districts Program, Connect to Learn, the Lead Farmer Program, and the Two Million Community Health Workers (CHW) Campaign.

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Take the Pledge:

I pledge to do my part to implement the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in my own city. I will promote awareness, provide resources where I can, and work toward our shared goal: a sustainable world.
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