Zero Hunger

SDG 2 aims to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. Despite advances, many people worldwide still suffer from hunger and malnutrition, especially in rural areas and developing countries.

How engineering can make it happen

Agricultural, mechanical, and chemical engineers have engineered mechanization for agriculture and food production, and increased productivity through the use of fertilizers and pesticides. Ongoing innovations by electronics and agricultural engineers include sensors for soil moisture and condition monitoring that optimize delivery of scarce water and fertilizers. Other innovations include robotics for the application of pesticides and fertilizers, weeding and planting, and communications technology for weather monitoring, forecasting, and natural disaster warning, all of which are crucial to achieving global food security.