ASEAN Zero Hunger Initiative

About SDG 2: Zero Hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture

End Hunger

By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round.

Improve Nutrition

By 2030, end all forms of malnutrition, including achieving targets on stunting and wasting in children under 5.

Sustainable Agriculture

By 2030, double agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers through sustainable practices.

Rice Production & Food Insecurity in ASEAN

Key challenges and opportunities in Southeast Asia's food security landscape

The Rice Bowl of Asia

Southeast Asia is home to some of the world's largest rice producers and consumers. The region accounts for approximately 40% of global rice exports, with Thailand and Vietnam being the top exporters.

However, despite high production levels, food insecurity remains a significant challenge across ASEAN nations due to factors such as:

Unequal distribution systems
Climate change impacts
Population growth
Economic disparities

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Key Findings

Insights from our analysis of ASEAN food security data

1

Production ≠ Food Security

Large rice producers like Indonesia still import significant quantities, while export-oriented countries maintain domestic reserves.

2

Economic Factors

GDP doesn't always predict food security outcomes - distribution systems matter more than absolute wealth.

3

Gender Disparities

Females are often more severely affected, with Cambodia showing 54% female vs 48.5% male food insecurity.

4

Climate Vulnerability

Low-lying countries face salinity intrusion while island nations are vulnerable to typhoon risks.

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Ensuring Food Security Across ASEAN