SDG2 Advocacy Hub

📣 #Save the date! The Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 returns to Kigali, Rwanda, from 1–4 September, with the Pre-Summit on 31 August. As the Forum marks 20 years of advancing food systems transformation in Africa, this year's theme, "Investing in Africa's Agri-Food Systems: Nourishing Nations, Growing Jobs, Building Resilience", is a timely call to action. The Forum will bring together leaders, farmers, researchers, businesses, youth and development partners to share ideas, scale proven solutions and accelerate progress towards good food for all. Real transformation happens when we work together. Looking forward to the conversations, partnerships and commitments that will help shape a more resilient and inclusive food future for Africa. Read more: https://afs-forum.org #AFSForum2026 | #FoodSystems | #GoodFoodForAll AGRA

When the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted, 2030 felt a long way off. Today, it's just around the corner, and the urgency is undeniable. Nearly 2.7 billion people still cannot afford a healthy diet. 645 million are hungry. Reaching the SDGs will require greater focus, stronger partnerships and sustained investment in resilient, inclusive food systems. Our latest paper, 'From Fragmentation to Focus: A Shared Agenda for the Last Mile to 2030', explores how we can align efforts and accelerate progress towards ending hunger and achieving the SDGs. 📙 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dFzvfcrr #SDGs | #ZeroHunger | #GoodFoodForAll | #SOFI2026

Behind every organisation creating change is someone making sure everything works. Are you based in UK and have the right to work 🇬🇧? ✅ Do you have 10 years to experience in operations and governance? ✅ The best operations leaders rarely seek the spotlight. They're the people who build strong systems, solve problems before they become crises, create clarity from complexity, and enable others to do their best work. As the SDG2 Advocacy Hub enters its next phase of growth, we're looking for an Operations Director to help build the organisation that powers our mission of Good Food For All. This is a unique opportunity to shape the operational foundations of a global organisation working across governments, businesses, civil society, researchers, chefs and citizens to transform food systems. We're looking for someone who brings: • Significant leadership experience in charity or NGO operations • Strong knowledge of UK charity governance • Expertise across finance, HR, governance and compliance • Sound judgement, emotional intelligence and a collaborative leadership style • A passion for building organisations where people and ideas can flourish You'll work alongside our Chief of Staff, CEO, Deputy CEO and Board of Trustees to ensure our growing global team has the systems, support and governance needed to maximise impact. If you're someone who enjoys making organisations stronger so they can change the world, we'd love to hear from you. 📩 Apply by sending your CV and cover letter to info@sdg2advocacyhub.org (Attention: Chief of Staff). Applications close Friday 7 August, although we'll be reviewing applications as they're received. Full information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gCD_UG45 Please share this with your networks—we'd love to reach exceptional operational leaders who are looking to make a real difference. #Hiring #OperationsDirector #Leadership #CharityJobs #NonProfit #Operations #Governance #RemoteWorking #GoodFoodForAll

Behind every number in this report is a family counting the cost of putting food on the table, says World Food Programme's Carl Skau. The latest #SOFI2026 report shows progress is possible, but it's fragile. Climate shocks, conflict and rising costs continue to put millions at risk. Read the report. Share the evidence. Demand action. We must work together, governments, United Nations agencies, businesses and communities, to build resilient food systems that can withstand future shocks and deliver #GoodFoodForAll. Read ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dmKRF-JA #ZeroHunger

🟡 For the third year running, global hunger has fallen – this is proof that bold, targeted food systems interventions work! Yet an affordable, healthy diet is still out of reach for many, especially the poorest among us. The new #SOFI2026 report by the United Nations agencies gives us the evidence and the urgency to act: invest in local food systems, cut loss and waste, and back smallholder farmers so that nutritious diets are within reach for all. Read the report and use the findings to push for change. 🔗: https://bit.ly/SOFI2026 #GoodFood4All David Laborde UNICEF World Health Organization International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) FAO

🟡 645 million people are going hungry, and a healthy diet now costs $4.28 per person per day. How do we make nutritious food affordable for everyone? Hear FAO’s Maximo Torero on the new #SOFI2026 in this Future Fork episode chat with Paul Newnham. He explains why almost 2.7 billion people are priced out, where investments will have the biggest impact (fruits, vegetables, animal‑source foods, cold chains, roads, subsidy repurposing) and which country examples give reason for hope. Listen, use the evidence and push for change. 📺 Youtube➡️ https://lnkd.in/dsiKzy5N 🎧 Spotify ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dCRJPV9X #GoodFood4All | #ZeroHunger | #Nutrition

The part 2 briefing of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report revealed a stark truth. The average cost of a healthy diet has risen to $4.28 (25 per cent) in four years, hitting the poorest regions hardest and putting good food out of reach for millions. This is about more than prices; it is about inequality, health and the future of communities already under strain. We must act to lower costs, strengthen local food systems, and protect vulnerable households. As we head towards 2030, the #SDG2 community must rally behind proven, scalable solutions to drive good food for all. 📙 Read our policy paper: https://lnkd.in/dFzvfcrr 🗓️ Join the launch of the full FAO report on 21 July to hear the evidence and the solutions: https://lnkd.in/eeVTWK4y #SOFI2026 | #GoodFood4All | #ZeroHunger | #NutritionForAll David Laborde Paul Newnham Chilufya Chileshe

Have you heard of Future Fork? If you're interested in the future of food, sustainability, nutrition, hospitality, and global food systems, we highly recommend Future Fork with Paul Newnham. This thought-provoking podcast brings together innovators, changemakers, and industry leaders from around the world to explore some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the food sector today. Topics include: *Food sustainability * Food security * Ending world hunger *Innovation in food systems *The future of agriculture and hospitality *Emerging consumer trends and expectations Through engaging and often disruptive conversations, Future Fork examines how the choices we make now can help create a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient food future. For our students, these discussions provide valuable insight into the professional-world challenges and opportunities they are likely to encounter in their future careers. The podcast is equally relevant for academics, graduates, researchers, and industry professionals seeking to stay informed about emerging trends and the evolving landscape of the food, nutrition, and hospitality sectors. We are pleased to share Future Fork as a valuable resource for learning, professional development, and meaningful discussion about how our industry can respond to some of society's most important food-related challenges. 🎧 Listen here: 📺 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eQ3t9BYy 🎵 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eS5Fr_p4 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eNsNCtWb #FutureFork #FoodSystems #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #Hospitality #Nutrition #FoodInnovation #HigherEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #FoodIndustry #Leadership #FutureOfFood Kitchen Theory

What do you know about the United Nations' State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report? From famine alerts to a global evidence base, the #SOFI report has tracked hunger, malnutrition and diets for decades, evolving from early food‑security monitoring into the authoritative annual assessment used by governments, UN agencies, researchers and advocates. Learn how SOFI has become the go‑to resource for anyone working to end hunger and improve nutrition, and be sure to register for the 2026 report briefing happening on the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum. 🗓️ 14 July, 2026 📍New York (Hybrid) RSVP: https://lnkd.in/dm2Y99Q6 #SOFI2026 #GoodFood4All #ZeroHunger

Led by her experience running her late father's farm, and now as Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer at the SDG2 Advocacy Hub, Chilufya Chileshe argues that putting farmers first is not only necessary, but achievable when policy is grounded in their lived reality. Her five policy innovations to end hunger and malnutrition: 🏛️ Strong national systems that prevent crises, not just respond to them 💰 Ring-fenced funding that protects budgets for rural communities and smallholders ⚖️ Tackling the drivers of marginalisation, from land access to veterinary services 🌾 Bringing smallholder farmers, who produce a third of the world's food, from the margins to the mainstream 🚀 The political courage to turn policy into practice Read the full piece: https://bit.ly/47SX9B2