Chapter 12 Global horticulture for SDGs

by Cory Whitney, Hannah Jaenicke, Eike Luedeling

12.1 Materials

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12.2 Instructions

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12.3 Literature for discussion

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12.4 Term paper topics

1. The contribution of horticulture to the Sustainable Development Goals with a focus on SDG 2

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals have been formulated to guide development efforts towards a sustainable future. By 2030 these goals and their targets are to be reached in a global effort. Describe in your paper the specific targets of SDG 2 (No hunger) and highlight how horticulture, specifically fruit and vegetable production, processing and consumption can make a significant contribution to reach the five outcome targets. (There is no need to address the 3 implementation targets).

Sources of information:

For a quick overview, visit the websites of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Division for Sustainable Development Goals and the World Vegetable Center (or this one.

Also check the latest report on the “State of the World Food Insecurity” by FAO.