Publication of SDG2 report

Global Context on Hunger

Globally, 1 in 9 people are undernourished, with the vast majority living in developing countries. Agriculture is the world’s largest employer, providing livelihoods for 40% of the world’s population and serving as the largest source of income for poor rural families.

• Women make up about 43% of the agricultural labor force in developing countries, and more than 50% in parts of Asia and Africa, yet they own only 20% of the land.

• Malnutrition causes nearly half (45%) of deaths in children under five—a total of 3.1 million children annually.

Goals and Strategies

The goal is to end hunger and all forms of malnutrition by 2030, focusing on:

• Doubling agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers.

• Ensuring sustainable food production systems.

• Gradually improving land and soil quality.

• Preserving genetic diversity of seeds.

• Preventing trade restrictions and distortions in global agricultural markets to reduce food price volatility.

• Eliminating waste with the help of the International Food Waste Alliance.

A 2013 report by the International Food Policy Research Institute suggested that efforts should focus on eliminating hunger and malnutrition by 2025, rather than ending poverty by 2030. The report identified three paths to achieve this:

• Agriculture-led strategies.

• Social protection and nutrition intervention.

• A combination of both approaches.

KSIU’s Commitment to Eradicating Hunger

Eradicating hunger remains one of the core challenges of KSIU. Within the framework of implementing the university’s plan to eliminate hunger in all its forms, the following measures are undertaken:

Scientific Research

1. The university’s scientific production on this objective (2021-2024) includes 9 research papers with an impact of 21.71 and 111 reference citations.

2. KSIU encourages researchers to publish internationally to achieve the goal of eliminating hunger and finding sustainable solutions.

University Policy to Achieve Zero Hunger

1. College of Desert Agriculture:

   • Aims to achieve excellence and leadership locally, regionally, and internationally in applied agricultural science technology in desert areas.

   • Focuses on addressing current and future challenges of sustainable agricultural development.

2. Food Services:

   • The university, across its three branches (El-Tor, Ras Sudr, and Sharm El-Sheikh), provides a group of restaurants on-campus and within the university city to serve members.

   • Organizes and manages food consumption and ensures proper waste disposal resulting from food consumption.

3. Developing New Breeds and Varieties:

   • Focuses on creating new animal and plant breeds to combat hunger.

4. Combating Desertification:

   • Engages in projects, research, and awareness campaigns through agricultural caravans.

   • Works on preserving land and raising awareness about sustainable practices.

5. Community Integration and Skills Development:

   • Provides knowledge and skills technology in the field of food security and sustainable agriculture.

   • Conducts various agricultural convoys in South Sinai Governorate, spreading awareness among farmers and local residents.

   • Enhances integration between the university and the surrounding community.

6. Laboratory and Technology Support:

   • Offers modern scientific devices in laboratories, supporting research and economic production while serving the community.