Stakeholders across traditional leadership, development finance, sustainability advocacy, agriculture, and communications have championed Zero Hunger, Goal 2 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), at the third edition of the SDG Hangout held in Accra.

Dubbed the Christmas Edition, the forum focused on Zero Hunger, food security, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture, bringing together diverse actors to explore practical, community-driven solutions.

The event formed part of the SDG Hangout Series, a convening platform designed to localise the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through dialogue, partnerships, and action.

The third edition aimed to raise awareness about food insecurity and malnutrition, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and encourage solutions aligned with SDG 2.

It also sought to foster collaboration among traditional authorities, financial institutions, development partners, and civil society organisations.

Delivering her remarks, the Convenor of the SDG Hangouts, Dr Genevieve Pearl Duncan, stressed the urgency of moving from commitments to action, particularly on Zero Hunger.

“Zero Hunger is not a policy slogan—it is a moral responsibility. When communities, leaders, and institutions come together, we move from charity to sustainability, from talk to transformation,” she said.

Dr Duncan called on corporate institutions, development partners, and community leaders to invest deliberately in agriculture, nutrition education, and inclusive food systems. She also encouraged support for local farmers and food systems to help increase food production and reduce hunger.

“Together, we can end hunger—one conversation, one partnership, one action at a time,” she added.

The interactive dialogue highlighted the link between agriculture, nutrition, and climate resilience, with emphasis on community-level action and the use of indigenous knowledge systems.

Participants included Nana Amuakwa V, Chief of Agona Duakwa and Krontihene of Agona Nyakrom; Nana Nanka Bruce, Sompahene of Gomoa; representatives of the World Bank; and communications and sustainability advocate Sophia Kordorjie.

Discussions focused on the need for stronger partnerships to support farmers, women, and vulnerable communities, while underscoring the importance of traditional leadership, policy alignment, and financial inclusion in building sustainable food systems.

Other speakers at the event included food scientist and assistant research scientist at the CSIR–Science and Technology Policy Research Institute (STEPRI), Madam Sylvia Baah-Tuahene; Executive Director of Agrisolve Ghana Limited, Madam Elorm Goh; CEO and Founder of Kawa Moka Coffee Company, Madam Emi-beth Ku Quantson; and agrifood systems professional and psychosocial wellbeing advocate, Madam Afia Baawa Afriyie.

Organisers say the SDG Hangout Series will continue on a monthly basis, with each edition focusing on a different Sustainable Development Goal to sustain momentum, deepen partnerships, and drive measurable impact across Africa.