UN's Hunger-Free World by 2030 Unlikely, Warns German Economist

An eminent German agriculture economist, Martin Qaim, warned that the United Nations' goal of eradicating hunger by 2030 is unlikely to be achieved. Speaking at the ICAE, Qaim highlighted the worsening global malnutrition and the impact of climate change and geopolitical tensions on food systems.

An eminent German agriculture economist has warned that the United Nations' ambitious goal of eliminating hunger by 2030 is unlikely to be met.

Speaking at the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists, Martin Qaim, director of the Center for Development Research at the University of Bonn, noted a troubling rise in global malnutrition.

He cited climate change and geopolitical tensions as exacerbating factors and criticized food systems for significantly contributing to environmental problems. Qaim stressed that without major changes in food production, distribution, and consumption, none of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can be achieved.

(With inputs from agencies.)