Zero Hunger

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Goal 2: Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

After a prolonged decline, world hunger appears to be on the rise again. Conflict, drought and disasters linked to climate change are among the key factors causing this reversal in progress.

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Good health & well-being
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Quality Education
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Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
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Gender Equality
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Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
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Clean water & sanitation
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Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
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Affordable & clean energy
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Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
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Decent work & economic growth
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Industry, innovation & infrastructure
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Reduced Inequalities
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Reduce inequality within and among countries
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Sustainable cities and communities
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Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
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Responsible consumption and production
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Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
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Climate action
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Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
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Life below water
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Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources
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Life on land
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Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss
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Peace, justice and strong institutions
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Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
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Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
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