Global Scans · Zero Hunger · Weekly Summary

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In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

• [New] A report released by the two UN agencies on Tuesday identifies six that are at the highest risk of famine or catastrophic hunger: Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Mali, Haiti, and Yemen. UN News
• [New] By 2026, digital solutions such as Farmonaut's workforce advisory and resource support platforms can be tailored to assist survivors-offering AI-driven, location-specific guidance on re-entering local employment markets in relevant sectors like agriculture, forestry, and mining. Farmonaut
• [New] In 2026, the industry size of artificial intelligence in agriculture is assessed at USD 3.7 billion. Research Nester
• [New] By cultivation type, controlled environment agriculture segment is expanding at a significant CAGR in between 2025 and 2034. Towards FnB
• [New] Defra will consider whether an emissions target for agriculture as part of a wider package of levers could help further incentivise behaviour to reduce emissions. GOV.UK
• [New] Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have a critical opportunity to enhance agricultural productivity to ensure food security, improve rural livelihoods, and protect the environment. fundsforNGOs News - Grants and Resources for Sustainabi
• [New] The signing of the MoU comes as Somalia prepares to commence trading on NSES in early 2026, targeting key sectors such as telecommunications, banking, energy, real estate, and agriculture. FinExtra
• [New] Rural Telangana will strengthen sustainable livelihoods through agri-tech, livestock, forest-based economies, handlooms, handicrafts, eco-tourism and digital agriculture, creating resilient and technology-enabled rural growth. The Hans India
• [New] Europe's drying trend will have far-reaching impacts, hitting food security, farming and water-dependent ecosystems, especially groundwater-fed habitats. The Guardian
• [New] Fi Europe 2025, starting next week in Paris, is shaping up to be a hotbed for plant-based and alternative protein innovation, with an expected strong showing from ingredient companies with protein systems targeting nutrition, texture, sustainability, and clean label. CNS Media
• [New] The WFP warned that it will run out of funds for emergency food and nutrition aid by December as a result of funding cuts. / Nigeria Just Security
• [New] Nearly 35 million people in Nigeria could go hungry in 2026, adding that a surge in militant attacks and instability in northern Nigeria is driving hunger to record levels. Just Security
• [New] Kroger is looking to be a leader in nutrition, health and wellness efforts as opportunities abound in the grocery industry for retailers and CPGs to leverage food as a way to help people manage their health. Grocery Dive
• [New] Home to some of the world's most biodiverse and resilient reefs, the Solomon Islands rely on reef ecosystems for food security, coastal protection and economic opportunity. UNEP - UN Environment Programme
• [New] Corne van Leeuwen is the first farmer in the world to receive agricultural funding for cultivated meat production, and will be supported through EIP-Agri, which connects farmers, researchers, and businesses to accelerate innovation in agriculture across Europe. CNS Media
• [New] The Asia-Pacific region will represent 45% of global cultivated meat consumption by 2035, driven by population density, environmental concerns, and food security priorities. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Venture capital investment in cellular agriculture will exceed $50 billion over the next five years, driving accelerated innovation and scaling. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] From automated vertical farms to soil-free film farming, Japan is developing technologies that could revolutionise global agriculture, reducing land, water, and labour use while empowering small farmers. Euronews
• [New] Challenges from a growing global population and climate change impacting agricultural yields will necessitate continued focus on food security and sustainable production. Valley City Times-Record
• [New] The global demand for animal-derived protein is anticipated to double by 2050, raising concerns about sustainability and food security. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The increasing awareness of health and nutrition among consumers in the Middle East and Africa is creating opportunities for microbial precision fermentation solutions. Emergen Research
• [New] As patents on key active ingredients expire between 2023 and 2028, according to S&P Global, the rise of generic pesticides offers a lifeline to farmers in developing countries, even as it raises new questions about innovation, competition and sustainability in global agriculture. Asia IP
• [New] Companies that unify AI, multi-omics, real-time health data, and personalized supplementation ecosystems will lead the next decade of nutrition evolution-reshaping global health outcomes and advancing the shift toward precision dietary intelligence. CNHI News

Last updated: 08 December 2025