“Without urgent, transformative, and bold policy action, human, animal and environmental health and well-being face a catastrophic future” stated the NGO Major Group in its recommendations for the 2024 session of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development.
The NGO Major Group, representing non-governmental organisations worldwide across various sectors, plays a crucial role in the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development by monitoring and helping implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each year, this group releases a Position Paper that identifies barriers to achievement and provides concrete recommendations to advance progress on the SDGs under review by the HLPF. This year, the HLPF will review SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
For SDG 2, the Group advocates for “whole-of-food-systems” approaches that support youth, smallholders, Indigenous People, and rural women, aiming to tackle a myriad of issues such as nutrition security, food waste and loss, agroecology, the promotion of healthy and sustainable diets, human rights, animal welfare, and urban-rural equity. Only by addressing these factors comprehensively, the NGO Major Group believes it is possible to make significant strides in combating hunger and ensuring food security for all.
In other recommendations to the HLPF, the NGO Major Group calls for the recognition of the interconnectedness of humans, animals and the environment to support the health, well-being and flourishing of all.
Background
- The HLPF will be held from Monday, 8 July, to Wednesday, 17 July 2024, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council.
- The theme of the HLPF will be “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions”. Learn more about the 2024 HLPF.
- WFA is a member of the NGO Major Group, and its Deputy CEO is one of three Global Organising Partners. Find out more about the Group.
