Sustainable development is significantly different from mere economic growth. Its goal is to achieve balanced growth and progress, which is manifested through its many advantages, such as improving the quality of life of individuals and communities and emphasizing the use of renewable energy sources to preserve the environment. The survival of our planet represents a great challenge for humanity, and sustainable development is based on the idea of preserving life on Earth. There are a number of sustainable development goals aimed at meeting the needs of current generations without jeopardizing the opportunities of future generations. One of the key problems of today is hunger, a widespread problem that affects many people around the world, causing serious health problems and often death. While many suffer from a lack of food, large amounts of food are wasted every day. Eradication of hunger is one of the main goals of sustainable development, and its achievement would significantly improve the quality of life and raise the standard of living. Achieving this goal could significantly contribute to solving the global hunger problem. The aim of this thesis is to analyze the problem of hunger at the global level, in the European union and in the Republic of Croatia, and to explore strategies for achieving the second goal of sustainable development - eradicating hunger.