At the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris, the European Commission announced an investment of €3.4 billion to tackle global malnutrition. This pledge builds on the EUs efforts to reduce malnutrition and promote nutrition-related interventions worldwide.
The EUs investment focuses on countries with high levels of child malnutrition, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. It aims to support children under five and young pregnant and lactating mothers suffering from severe acute malnutrition. The assistance will be tailored to each countrys specific needs, focusing on the most vulnerable populations in least developed and fragile areas.
The EUs engagement continues at global and regional levels, promoting initiatives to strengthen nutrition governance and international collaboration on research and development.
This pledge follows the EUs previous commitment of €2.5 billion for 2021-2023, announced at the N4G Summit in Tokyo. The EU exceeded its initial pledge by nearly €1.9 billion, contributing a total of €4.4 billion for 2021-2023.
To maximize 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.
Background
The European Union supports global, regional, and country-level initiatives to strengthen nutrition governance, foster international collaboration on data, and advance nutrition research and technology development. Additionally, the EU provides humanitarian assistance to address severe acute malnutrition, delivering life-saving treatment to hundreds of thousands of vulnerable children in remote, fragile, or conflict-affected areas.
By integrating nutrition into its programming, the EU reinforces the link between humanitarian and development actions, recognizing that multi-sectoral approaches are essential to address the root causes of malnutrition.
The results on the ground are promising: 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 instrumental 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 mobilize commitments and coordinate efforts with governments, donors, civil society, and the private sector, yielding impactful results and improved global nutrition outcomes.
Further information
2025 Nutrition for Growth Summit
Many Pieces, One Goal – A Team Europe Compendium of External Nutrition Action
EU Action plan on nutrition - 8th progress report
Council Conclusions on stepping up Team Europes support to global food security and nutrition