UN Global Goal 2: Zero Hunger (Ages 11 - 17)

The video discusses the global discrepancies in food costs, highlighting how a simple bowl of beans stew can cost $1.20 in New York but $320 in South Sudan. It attributes these differences to climate change and inadequate infrastructure, which make food production and importation challenging. The video also addresses food insecurity in developed nations like the U.S., where many rely on food assistance due to high living costs. It concludes with global efforts to achieve zero hunger by 2030, emphasizing improved agricultural productivity, economic growth, and sustainable food systems.

What is the cost of a bowl of beans stew in South Sudan compared to New York?

• $1.20 in South Sudan and $320 in New York

• $320 in South Sudan and $1.20 in New York

• $3.20 in South Sudan and $12 in New York

• $32 in South Sudan and $1.20 in New York

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a reason for high food costs in South Sudan?

• Inadequate infrastructure

• Climate change

• High import taxes

• Difficulty in food importation

What is one of the main goals of the UN regarding hunger by 2030?

• To double the number of food assistance programs

• To achieve zero hunger

• To increase food production by 50%

• To reduce food prices by half

Which of the following is a sign of progress towards reducing hunger?

• Increased food waste

• Higher food prices

• Halved number of people going hungry

• Decreased agricultural productivity

What is being done to make food systems more sustainable?

• Increasing food packaging size

• Recycling wasted food

• Raising food prices

• Reducing agricultural productivity