Goal 2 - Zero Hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and promote sustainable agriculture.

Research

An international group of academics – including from Lancaster University, have contributed to the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission Report that is the most comprehensive global scientific evaluation of food systems to date. The report shows that changes to the way we produce and consume food can improve global health and achieve food and nutrition security.

Nutrition in fish

Researchers in Lancaster Environment Centre working with an international group of academics have found quantified for the first time the essential nutrients in sun-dried and smoked fish in Africa, suggesting they could play an important role in tackling malnutrition across the tropics.

Teaching

Food challenges across the globe

Our Geography (BSc Hons) degree includes a module called Food and Agriculture in the 21st century, which explores the social, political and environmental challenges facing food systems in the world today and will develop innovative and alternative solutions for the future.

Campus life

Sustainable food on campus

Lancaster University is committed to improving the availability and range of plant-based food options available across campus. HIVE cafe has many vegan and low-sugar options. We also commit to using sustainable, local suppliers wherever possible – with specific focus on Lancashire suppliers.

Reducing waste

Lancaster University has signed up to tackle food waste on campus by working with the Too Good to Go app, offering surplus food at a big discount. This scheme not only helps to save food from going to waste, it also helps students with the cost of living by offering discounted meals.

Outreach and engagement

Supper clubs

Free hot meals have been served to students at the Supper Club every week, hosted by the colleges and Lancaster University Student Union. Colleges also run various free food events throughout the year – such as breakfast social events and free lunches.