How is engineering addressing SDG 2?
Dr Jeffrey Smithers is a registered professional engineer, Fellow and Council member of the South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers (SAIAE), and Secretary General of the Pan African Society of Agricultural Engineering. Through the Academy's GCRF Africa Catalyst programme, Jeff is promoting the role of agricultural engineering in attaining the food, water and energy security required to meet the needs of a growing population.
More information: projects supported by the GCRF Africa Catalyst programme (Phase 2)
More information: projects supported by the GCRF Africa Catalyst programme (Phase 3)
What is SDG 2?
As of 2017, 821 million people were estimated to be chronically undernourished, often as a direct consequence of environmental degradation, drought and biodiversity loss.
This goal aims to end all forms of hunger and malnutrition by 2030. This involves promoting sustainable agriculture, supporting small-scale farmers and equal access to land, technology and markets.
The Royal Academy of Engineering supports the Sustainable Development Goals.
SDG information taken from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) website.
