The Global Nutrition Report, 2021 (GNR, 2021)

The Global Nutrition Report was conceived following the first Nutrition for Growth Initiative Summit (N4G) in 2013.
The annual GNR –
- Evaluates the impact of poor diets on human health and the planet,
- Provides a concise data-focused updates on the state of diets and nutrition in the world,
- Assesses the nutrition financing landscape and progress towards global nutrition targets.

Findings

At the current rate of progress, the global nutrition targets will not be achieved by 2025 globally and in most countries worldwide. The Covid-19 pandemic is impeding progress towards achieving these targets.
- To achieve the global nutrition targets, countries must intensify and accelerate efforts to reach their commitment goals, particularly financial and impact goals.
Economic downturn triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, combined with disrupted food and health systems, threatens to increase malnutrition significantly in low- and middle-income countries.
- Given these economic challenges, when donor and domestic resources are constrained by the pandemic, there is an urgent need for concessional, private sector and catalytic innovative finance.
The previous decade has seen little progress in improving diets, and a quarter of all deaths among adults are attributable to poor diets.
Food production currently generates more than a third of all greenhouse gas emissions globally, and uses substantial and rising amounts of environmental resources.
No region is on track to meet the Sustainable Development Goals aimed at limiting health and environmental burdens related to diets and the food system.
- Poor diets and malnutrition should be addressed holistically and sustainably to create a healthy future for all.