Challenges for Indonesia zero hunger agenda in the contextof covid-19 pandemic

Abstract

The rapid spread of COVID-19 has not only threatened the lives of the infected people but also socially and economically affected a broader community. Thepandemic has also challenged the second goal of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to eliminate all the forms of hunger by 2030. The mostdisadvantaged people may have a greater risk of having malnutrition and poor health as they cannot access a diet that is safe, nutritious, affordable, andsustainable. At this moment, saving lives by focusing on the health-care system should not be the only priority; the emphasis should be made in otheressential aspects, including agri-food sector, in order not to cause any additional burden of hunger, malnutrition, and overall health.