Higher Education and SDG2
Zero Hunger
Karen Cripps editor Pariyarath Sangeetha Thondre editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Emerald Publishing Limited
Published:30th Oct '24
Should be back in stock very soon
In a post-COVID-19 pandemic era of cost-of-living crises and global displacements of people due to conflicts and climate challenges, food poverty is a growing and ever-pressing issue across both the Global North and the Global South. Presenting a collection of cases drawn from higher education research, teaching and learning, as well as campus and community-based initiatives, Higher Education and SDG2 addresses food security, nutrition, sustainable and resilient agriculture, and ending hunger for all.
Featuring chapters and cases from Australia, Canada, China, Indonesia, Italy, Malawi, Northern Ireland, Peru, Turkey, the UK, the USA, Vietnam and Zimbabwe, this edited collection demonstrates the fundamental role Higher Education has in helping deliver Zero Hunger. The chapters cover education, research and community engagement initiatives that aim to address how this issue impacts the nations that face the most widespread and severe effects of hunger, food insecurity, malnutrition, and unsustainable food systems. Focusing on opportunities for Higher Education to positively influence academic, innovation, and policy agendas, this synthesis of global approaches is an inspirational call to action for increasing meaningful engagement by universities and colleges to address SDG2 Zero Hunger.
Higher Education and the Sustainable Development Goals is a series of 17 books that address each of the SDGs through the lens of higher education. Adopting a solutions-based approach, each book focuses on how higher education is advancing delivery of Agenda 2030. The series is edited by Wendy Purcell, Professor with Rutgers University and Academic Research Scholar with Harvard University; Emeritus Professor and University President Emerita.
This book offers a valuable opportunity for Higher Education Institutions to draw inspiration from actionable, scalable initiatives that can help expand their role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As engines of innovation and knowledge, universities act as think tanks—bridging the gap between ideas and implementation across disciplines. The book showcases diverse pathways for both the sciences and humanities to contribute meaningfully to the global agenda.
By presenting comparative perspectives on pressing local challenges such as food insecurity and the promotion of sustainable agriculture, the book highlights how localized action can lay the foundation for robust global partnerships. Ultimately, it brings the SDGs home—making them relevant, tangible, and attainable for universities around the world.
-- Radhika Iyengar, Director of Education, Center for Sustainable Development, Columbia University.What sets this book apart is its nuanced perspective- grounded in rigorous research, yet unafraid to highlight the practical steps and innovative collaborations forged by universities, young leaders, and communities around the world. Its case studies, spanning the Global South and North, not only present best practices but also challenge conventional thinking by centering diverse voices and lived experiences. Whether serving as inspiration for students, a guide for educators, or a resource for policymakers, the book’s impact extends far beyond academia. It exemplifies how higher education can catalyze social change through inclusive leadership, evidence-based action, and global solidarity. For all those committed to achieving zero hunger-particularly the next generation of changemakers-this collection is not just informative; it is essential. It offers a roadmap for leveraging the power of education to drive collective impact.
-- Brighton Mukupa Kaoma, Former Global Director for Youth, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network(UN SDSN), Co-Founder and CEO, AmanISBN: 9781836084617
Dimensions: 216mm x 138mm x 12mm
Weight: 280g
224 pages