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] Ensuring safe water access is critical to improving food security, reducing health risks, and supporting healthier communities worldwide. EurekAlert!
• [New] The world risks facing a deeper food security crisis in 2026 and 2027 unless governments act quickly to cushion the impact of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the head of the Food and Agriculture Organization has warned. The Daily Star
• [New] Food security is expected to worsen sharply during the June-September 2026 lean season, with 5.4 million people projected to be in Phase 3 or above, including 1.6 million people in Phase 4. Food Security Portal
• [New] The Department of Agriculture (USDA) now expects food-at-home prices - government-speak for groceries - to increase by 3.2% in 2026, almost double what it forecasted in January. PYMNTS.com
• [New] Climate change is increasing risk to agricultural productivity, supply chains, and food security across Latin America and the Caribbean. GrowingIL
• [New] Lower crop harvests, smaller fishing hauls and livestock casualties from extreme weather can threaten global food security and push up prices. Fortune
• [New] Asia is predicted to be one of the regions most exposed, with intensifying heat and drought predicted to put major stresses on agriculture, power grids and water supplies. The Guardian
• [New] Shifting the US food system to localized food sovereignty with access to farmland and farming resources for Indigenous Native American, Black and other farmers of colour will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. NOFA/Mass
• [New] The lack of a universally accepted definition of regenerative agriculture could make corporate claims harder to verify, increasing the risk of greenwashing. CNS Media
• [New] Wheat yields fall by more than 5% for every degree of warming - a quiet threat to the food security that India spent generations building. The New Indian Express
• [New] If an Australian Mississippi was not forthcoming, hope could be found in artesian groundwater and in the huge promise of irrigated agriculture. Origins
• [New] South Korea: Demand for mood-support botanicals in South Korea is projected to rise at 5.5% CAGR through 2036, supported by growing interest in cognitive wellness products, functional nutrition trends, and increasing adaptogen consumption. FactMr
• [New] Latin America is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR throughout the forecast period, driven by the rapid growth of commercial agriculture and export-oriented farming. Precedence Research
• [New] The world's hunger for electricity, as demand rises almost everywhere, will lead to solar becoming the dominant source of power early next decade. Energy Connects
• [New] Concurrently, nanotechnology applications in clean energy, environmental remediation, and precision agriculture will continue to expand in response to the global imperative of sustainable development. Journal of Environmental Exposure Assessment
• [New] We could make college accessible for all Americans, restore health care cuts and pretty much end the worst form of global hunger - and still have billions of dollars left over. The New York Times
• [New] The World Bank now projects fertiliser prices to rise 31% in 2026, with the Food and Agriculture Organisation warning of reduced yields for fertiliser-intensive crops such as wheat, rice and maize if disruption persists. / Qatar Saltus
• [New] Actions taken now will determine if Middle East conflict is a manageable shock or evolves into a deeper global food security crisis. Feedstuffs
• [New] As global food security concerns intensify, the strategic importance of resilient and scalable grain storage solutions will become more pronounced, prompting stakeholders to innovate and adapt to emerging industry paradigms. Verified Market Reports
• [New] Across Africa and the Middle East, food security, new investment opportunities, local production capacity, and knowledge transfer are key focus areas. All About Feed
• [New] Cancer patients have increased nutritional needs due to cancer itself or due to treatment-related nutrition impacts symptoms, such as fatigue, nausea, vomiting, which place them at high risk of malnutrition. Harvard Gazette
• [New] Investing $1.8 trillion globally in five areas (early warning systems, climate-resilient infrastructure, improved agriculture, mangrove protection and water resilience) could yield $7.1 trillion in total net benefits by 2030. TRC Companies

Last updated: 08 June 2026