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Zero Hunger Challenge Divine N. Njie Senior Officer Rural Infrastructure and Agro-industries Division Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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Rio de Janeiro, June 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) Zero Hunger Challenge launched by UN Secretary- General Mr Ban Ki-moon

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Through its 5 elements, offers a comprehensive and holistic perspective on how to end hunger Recognizes interconnectedness of the worlds food systems and their impact on poverty, hunger, malnutrition, natural resources and the climate

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What it is, and what it isnt ZHC is not a programme or a plan ZHC is: A vision An invitation to action A means to unite all working for food security and an end to hunger

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What is the UN systems role? Through its HLTF agencies, supports countries, stakeholders and general population to realize their Zero Hunger vision Led by Secretary-General (HLTF Chair) and Director-General of FAO (Vice Chair) Acts as a trusted advisor and catalyst, enabling alliances, mobilizing resources, and empowering partners to scale up their work in support of national and regional plans OCHAOHRLLSUNCTAD DESA DPA DPI DPKO

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What has the response been? Steady growth in support and engagement Numerous local and national programmes launched in line with ZHC elements

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What has the response been? Strong regional commitments made and initiatives launched Zero Hunger Challenge for Asia & the Pacific launched in Bangkok in April 2013 African Union high-level summit of July 2013 endorsed ZHC, and set a 2025 deadline for ending hunger ECOWAS West Africa Zero Hunger initiative launched in Accra, Ghana in February 2014 The Hunger Free Latin-America and the Caribbean Initiative is also in line with the Zero Hunger Challenge.

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Numerous initiatives, campaigns, NGOs, businesses and associations have become official participants and have committed to work in support of ZHC What has the response been?

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Thousands of social media followers Endorsement by UN General Assembly groupings (EU, G77, CARICOM, LDCs) and its resolution on Agricultural Development and Food Security What has the response been?

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Food Loss and Waste Element FAO and UNEP co-chairs of 5 th element

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Collaboration Within Food Loss/Waste Element September 2013 meeting in Rome of 13 UN agencies and international organizations Formed network to foster collaboration and coordination Agreed to mobilize a global network of stakeholders

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Collaboration Within Food Loss/Waste Element September 2013 meeting in Rome of 13 UN agencies and international organizations Formed network to foster collaboration and coordination Agreed to mobilize a global network of stakeholders