Global Scans · Zero Hunger · Weekly Summary

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] Despite the ongoing challenges, for New Zealand businesses, especially exporters focused on agriculture, energy and mining, and digital services, Argentina offers more opportunities than it has in decades and is worth some attention. New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• [New] By the mid-2020s, heat waves, floods, droughts, and other extreme weather events had become more frequent and severe across many parts of Asia, increasing risks to food security, water resources, infrastructure, and public health. EBSCO
• [New] The ongoing shift towards regenerative agriculture is expected to accelerate, as evidenced by FMC Corporation's recent initiative to invest $5 million in research aimed at microbial biostimulants that enhance soil carbon sequestration. 6wresearch
• [New] In Sudan, the UN Security Council's August monthly forecast and the World Food Programme's country brief highlighted persistent famine risk across 14 areas, with conflict-driven displacement and blocked humanitarian access continuing to drive one of the world's largest hunger crises. Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
• [New] Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region as governments are promoting digital agriculture to improve food security while using land and water more efficiently. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The Ukrainian Agriculture Ministry forecasted that Ukraine's exports of agricultural products may be 54% less in the 2026-2027 marketing year than previously estimated, with Ukraine's wheat exports possibly falling by 53%. Critical Threats
• [New] Global food demand is expected to rise 35-56% by the year 2050, and about 30% of the world population will be at risk of hunger in the future. New Atlas
• [New] UN awards new World Restoration Flagships in Brazil, Saudi Arabia and the Sahel, recognizing efforts to restore nearly 5 million hectares by 2030, boost food security, create jobs, strengthen climate resilience and combat land degradation. UNEP - UN Environment Programme
• [New] Water and food security will form another major pillar of WGES 2026, reflecting the growing pressure that climate change is placing on essential resources. GCC BUSINESS WATCH
• [New] Agriculture Victoria will invest in exceptional people and capabilities, ensuring highly skilled researchers and specialists drive the next generation of agricultural innovation. Agriculture Victoria
• [New] With President John Dramani Mahama prioritizing food security and higher yields under the Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda, deeper cooperation in fertilizers could support Ghana's drive to restore output and stabilize global cocoa markets. RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA
• [New] During 2025-2026, the U.S. Soybean Export Council's Soy Connext program increased industry collaboration around soy-based nutrition and functional ingredients, strengthening commercial opportunities for soy isoflavones. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization have linked plant-based diets with a lower risk of chronic diseases, while the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourage higher consumption of plant-based proteins, including soy. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The CPF is aligned with Indonesia's commitment to building ecoregion food systems that are sustainable, healthy and resilient, and reducing poverty through the strengthening of food security and nutrition, as laid out in Government of Indonesia's 2025-2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan. TEMPO.CO
• [New] Nutrition is critical, and what India is doing now with its aspirational districts, its anganwadis for maternal and child health, is critical - that's going to have the largest multipliers over a lifetime. World Bank Live
• [New] By supporting India farmers in their work, consumers will be able to make sure that the future of Indian agriculture remains connected with its past. OQart
• [New] Falling fish populations and reduced seafood production could undermine food security for billions of people around the world who depend on the ocean as an important source of nutrition. ScienceDaily
• [New] The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization project that international trade will become increasingly important to global food systems, with around 22% of calories consumed worldwide expected to cross international borders by 2034. The Astana Times
• [New] Soil biodiversity is declining around the world, threatening agriculture, food security and the ability of ecosystems to function properly. ScienceDaily
• [New] As climate volatility continues to threaten global food security, resilient soil structures will remain the ultimate insurance policy for crop yields. MENA Colleges

Last updated: 07 September 2026