SDG 2 In Number
Total food waste (mt)
1.75
Campus population
31.364
Number of graduates
6.192
Number of graduates from agriculture and aquaculture courses including sustainability aspects
1.705
2.3.4 Healthy and Affordable Food Choices
UNS Commitment to Healthy and Affordable Food Options on Campus
The cafeterias at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) are not only a hub for student activity but also contribute to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2: Zero Hunger. By offering a diverse selection of culinary options at very affordable prices, these cafeterias play an essential role in ensuring food security for the entire academic community. All food outlets on campus consistently provide healthy and affordable food choices for everyone, reinforcing UNS’s commitment to ensuring accessible and nutritious meals for students, staff, and visitors.
UNS’s concrete action in supporting SDG 2 is evident in the continuous availability of nutritious food options designed to address food insecurity and enable students to focus on their education without being affected by malnutrition or hunger. This cafeteria initiative serves as a strong example of how local institutions can take tangible steps to achieve global development goals, demonstrating that small yet consistent efforts in food pricing and nutrition can collectively make a meaningful contribution toward ending hunger.
Through the presence of campus canteens that offer a wide variety of food at pocket-friendly prices, UNS promotes the importance of maintaining good nutritional intake while discouraging unhealthy eating habits. This initiative, implemented across all food outlets at UNS, reflects the university’s ongoing commitment to providing healthy and affordable food options for all members of its community and to supporting the broader vision of ending hunger and improving nutrition.
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