At the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris, the European Commission has announced a new pledge of €3.4 billion until 2027 to combat malnutrition globally. This commitment builds on the EU's ongoing efforts to reduce all forms of malnutrition and drive progress in nutrition-related interventions worldwide.
This investment by the European Union focuses particularly on supporting partner countries facing high levels of child malnutrition, especially those located in Sub-Saharan Africa. The support will be tailored to address the specific needs of each country, with a strong emphasis on the most vulnerable populations in least developed and fragile settings, and it will target children under five and young pregnant and lactating mothers suffering from severe acute malnutrition. The EU will also provide humanitarian assistance to address severe acute malnutrition, delivering life-saving treatment to hundreds of thousands of vulnerable children in remote, fragile or country-affected areas.
Beyond direct support, the EU remains actively engaged at global and regional levels, promoting initiatives to strengthen nutrition governance and international collaboration on research and development.
Today's pledge follows the EU's previous commitment of €2.5 billion for 2021-2023, announced at the N4G Summit in Tokyo. Surpassing its initial target by nearly €1.9 billion, the EU ultimately contributed a total of €4.4 billion over this period.
To maximise its impact, the EU invests through its Global Gateway strategy in essential infrastructure, improving access to public services, supporting local agri-food value chains, and promoting sustainable economic growth.
By integrating nutrition into its programming, the EU strengthens the connection between humanitarian and development efforts, recognizing that multi-sectoral approaches are crucial to addressing the root causes of malnutrition. The impact on the ground is clear: EU investments have significantly improved maternal and child nutrition, with partner countries on track to reduce the number of stunted children under five by at least 7 million by 2025.
The Nutrition for Growth (N4G) summits have been groundbreaking in accelerating progress towards a malnutrition-free world. Since 2013, host countries, including the United Kingdom, Brazil, Japan and now France, have leveraged these global events to mobilise commitments and coordinate efforts with governments, donors, civil society, and the private sector, yielding impactful results and improved global nutrition outcomes.
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