Full Plates, Clean Water, and A Bright Future for All

Welcome to Episode 9 of the SDG in Action Podcast Series, “Feeding the World: Full Plates, Clean Water, and A Bright Future for All”. In this episode, we dive into a pressing global challenge: Eradicating hunger and poverty while ensuring access to clean water. Hosted by Megan Grace Halferty, Sustainability Coordinator at UN Global Compact Network Canada, this episode explores innovative solutions and collaborative strategies that address the root causes of these critical issues, with a focus on Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, and Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.

Joining us is Onome Ako, CEO of Action Against Hunger Canada, a renowned leader with nearly two decades of experience combating hunger and its systemic drivers worldwide. From empowering communities with climate-smart agriculture to pioneering clean water solutions and advocating for policy changes, Onome shares how Action Against Hunger is creating self-sustaining ecosystems and transforming the lives of the most vulnerable populations.

Sponsored by Element Fleet Management, this episode sheds light on the pivotal role businesses can play in advancing sustainable solutions. Onome highlights real-world success stories, from partnerships that enhance food labelling to projects deploying solar-powered water systems that cut disease rates and free girls to pursue education. With an emphasis on data-driven decision-making and meaningful collaborations across sectors, this conversation is a powerful call to action and roadmap for businesses, governments, and civil society.

Discover how Canadian businesses can become leaders in moral and social responsibility, driving innovation and funding gaps to achieve lasting impact. Tune in for actionable insights, inspiring narratives, and a renewed sense of purpose as we reimagine how to end global hunger, poverty, and water insecurity, together.