CHRSD Champions Dairy Sector as Key to Solving Global Malnutrition on World Milk Day 2026

DHAKA, June 1, 2026 — On the occasion of World Milk Day, the Centre for Humanitarian Research and Social Development (CHRSD) has released a new policy brief highlighting the indispensable role of the dairy sector in achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger.

As global food systems face the dual challenges of a growing population and climate change, CHRSD identifies dairy as a “high-impact” sector. Research indicates that dairy products account for more than one-quarter of daily protein requirements and over half of daily calcium needs at a lower retail cost than alternatives.

“The dairy sector supports the livelihoods of one billion people,” says M A Ramim, Executive Director of CHRSD. “From preventing 109 million stunting cases in children to saving billions in healthcare costs by reducing fractures in our aging population, dairy is a cornerstone of humanitarian development”.

The statement also underscores the industry’s commitment to the environment through the “Pathways to Dairy Net Zero” initiative, which has already seen a 24% reduction in emissions intensity. CHRSD calls on policymakers to maintain dairy as a distinct food group in dietary guidelines to ensure global nutrient adequacy.

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