Global Nutrition Report 2016 From Promise to Impact Ending Malnutrition by 2030

Abstract

The 2016 Global Nutrition Report is an authoritative source of action-oriented nutrition knowledge that transcends politics and guides the SUN Movement in its quest to make nutrition a priority. This report continues to push the boundaries beyond previous editions-with an optimistic message that when we work together, our collective impact can achieve the changes needed to sustainably transform lives, communities, and the future. Eradicating malnutrition requires perseverance from all of us, and the report gives us our backbone and resolve. It also ensures that we hold each other accountable and learn from each other's successes and failures. The Global Nutrition Report emphasizes the challenges posed by the multiple forms of malnutrition. It also signals the enormous importance of investing in the critical 1,000-day window so that every girl and boy can lead a happy, healthy, and productive life. Investing in nutrition is our collective legacy for a sustainable world in 2030. TOM ARNOLD AD INTERIM SUN MOVEMENT COORDINATOR GERDA VERBURG FORTHCOMING SUN MOVEMENT COORDINATORThe Global Nutrition Report confirms the urgency of collective action to combat malnutrition's cascading impact on people, communities, and whole societies. The simple truth is we cannot secure sustainable development until we address the persistent food and nutrition challenges undermining opportunities for our planet's poorest and most vulnerable people. Moving from theory to action requires giving specific attention to those people left furthest behind, enduring persistent crisis and the effects of climate change. This report confirms that committing to SMART action is the primary way to achieve change for the people who need it most.

The impact of global dietary guidelines on climate change

“…The global food system also faces severe resource and ecological pressures, driven by both population growth, and more importantly the evolution of economically-driven resource-intensive dietary habits . Accounting for approximately one-quarter of greenhouse gas emissions, 33 percent of soil degradation, 60 percent of terrestrial biodiversity loss, and 70 percent of global freshwater withdrawals, the development of a more sustainable agricultural system is arguably one of humankind's greatest challenges in the 21 st century (Ingram et al, 2016;.…”

Hunger, nutrition, and precipitation: evidence from Ghana and Bangladesh

“…While rates of undernutrition and food insecurity have been falling overall for the past few decades, there have been recent increases in these statistics in some locations, which is somewhat attributable to climate shocks (FAO et al 2018). Currently, the world is not on track to meet nutrition targets such as the second Sustainable Development Goal of zero hunger by 2030 (IFPRI 2016), and meeting these targets will require significant investments in climate-resilient agriculture and supply chains (WBG 2016). While increasing precipitation extremes induced by climate change are broadly known to be a threat to food security and nutrition, the interacting effects of rainfall shocks at various temporal scales, overall changes in precipitation patterns, and the current water requirements of livelihood systems are underexplored.…”

The barriers that women face when choosing food for their primary school children: A case study in the Western Cape Province, South Africa

“…[30] In addition, creating a healthy school environment and utilising teachers as role models and advocates for healthy eating can influence children's attitudes towards healthy eating, creating a positive spillover into the home environment. [31] Increased parental involvement in decision-making regarding the food items sold at school tuck shops can ensure that healthy nutrition principles are implemented consistently at school and in the home environment. [3] This study was the first in SA that focused specifically on mothers of primary school children, and comparing NQs with each other.…”