Access to affordable food is a fundamental human necessity, yet geographic and financial barriers can limit access to food and exacerbate food insecurity and inequality. Factors such as transportation costs, local production expenses, supply chain disruptions, and seasonal fluctuations that influence access to food can also cause variations in prices over time and across geographic areas. Such disparities significantly impact individuals' ability to procure nutritious and affordable food, especially for those with limited financial resources.
Sustainable Development Goal 2, which aims to end hunger and all forms of malnutrition by 2030 underscores the importance of ensuring universal access to food, particularly for vulnerable populations, to eradicate hunger and promote food security. This is important because access to food is influenced by its availability, cost, and income, which can represent barriers for poorer households. Read more...
