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] The UNSDG2 aims to end hunger, and achieve food and nutrition security within a sustainable agricultural system by 2030. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] There is a need for transformational innovation within the existing food system to achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 of ending hunger within a sustainable agricultural system by 2030. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian ships and ports could shut down grain exports via the Black Sea in the near future, pushing up prices and causing hunger in Africa and the Middle East. MarineLink
• [New] Disruptions to shipping in the Black Sea caused by Ukrainian attacks on dry cargo vessels and port infrastructure pose a direct threat to global food security. MarineLink
• [New] The crisis around the Strait of Hormuz will have an effect on food production, crop yields and hunger. UN News
• [New] World hunger and food insecurity are inextricably linked between social inequality and access to healthy food options; therefore, the key to replacing ASFs within the food system will be the availability and affordability of any alternative protein source. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] As the most populous country in the world, China faces a particularly acute threat to food security. Frontiers
• [New] The 2026 Middle East conflict, along with weather extremes and the reductions in official development assistance and humanitarian funding, are threatening to undermine the progress made to end global hunger. World Health Organization: WHO
• [New] Given the increasing projections of food-insecure population by 2030 worldwide, revealing the underlying characteristics of successful agri-food exports is urgently needed as it will ensure progress towards UN Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger. Nature
• [New] By 2035, the United States, the Netherlands, Brazil, Germany, China, and Australia are projected to be the leading exporters of global agriculture and food trade, following current trends closely. Nature
• [New] Iran's attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have put a stranglehold on exports of oil and raw materials for fertiliser, sending energy prices soaring and raising the risk of a food security crisis in some of the world's most vulnerable countries. Al Jazeera
• [New] The global population will reach 9.7 billion by 2050, increasing fertilizer demand by nearly 50% to ensure food security. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Urban agriculture could supply up to 10% of global vegetable demand if scaled effectively. Market Data Forecast
• [New] There are 2.69 billion people unable to afford a diverse diet that meets their energy and nutrient needs, and it will take immense amounts of work to achieve the global target of zero hunger by 2030. The Guardian
• [New] Continued investment in precision agriculture, disease-resistant varieties, and high-yield planting systems is expected to improve productivity further, supporting stable global supply and export growth over the coming years. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] More than 80% of drought impacts on agriculture globally are projected to hit low- and middle-income countries. Mapshock
• [New] Smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa face limited access to irrigation, agricultural inputs, and modern technologies, combined with weak adaptive capacity and inadequate infrastructure, which drives rising food prices, reduced dietary diversity, and increased risks of hunger and malnutrition. Mapshock
• [New] A record-strength El Nino could unleash flooding and hunger from Somalia to Pakistan. Al Jazeera
• [New] The global decline of pollinator populations is a critical threat to food security, given that over 75% of global food crops rely on animal pollination. ThesisLikho
• [New] The weather pattern is expected to affect many countries across Asia and Africa, increasing drought risks and reducing water availability for agriculture. Vietnam Economic Times
• [New] Despite ongoing challenges, international cooperation and innovation are expected to strengthen global food systems and reduce hunger in the coming years. Kwaralefro
• [New] Food security continues to be a major global concern as countries face rising food prices, climate change, and supply chain disruptions. Kwaralefro

Last updated: 03 August 2026