Our Scans · (LF.2) 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] Myanmar faces rising displacement and unacceptable hunger levels in 2026: The people of Myanmar already face dire levels of hunger; a place where mothers cannot afford enough food to sustain their health, and malnutrition has become a new reality for thousands of children. World Hunger News
• [New] 318 Million People Acutely Food Insecure: WFP also tried to explain updated statistics about hunger such as Across 68 countries where WFP operates and data is available, it is estimated that 318 million people will be acutely food insecure in 2025. World Hunger News
• [New] About 1.6 million people were expected to face crisis levels of hunger in the next four months. The Guardian
• [New] Trump's forced hunger policy will slash food stamp benefits for 42 million Americans under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] The Agriculture Department threatened to withhold SNAP nutrition benefits from Democratic-led states unless they provide immigration enforcement data, using food assistance programs as political leverage for unrelated policy compliance. RealTime DemTrends
• [New] Legal challenges could test whether federal government can condition nutrition programs on immigration enforcement cooperation, affecting both federalism (Sub-national Autonomy) and separation of powers. RealTime DemTrends
• [New] The lives of the Palestine Action-affiliated remand prisoners now on hunger strike are at growing risk. The Guardian
• [New] The U.S. should support public-private partnerships that can respond quickly to biosecurity threats, such as the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, a successful model that returns $1.40 for every $1 it receives in federal funding. Farm Journal Foundation
• [New] The number of biosecurity threats facing U.S. agriculture is far greater than 16, and new risks are constantly emerging. Farm Journal Foundation
• [New] As the global population continues to climb and climate variability presents unprecedented challenges, the advantages of the AI-powered farming system will become central to ensuring food security, protecting the environment, and driving efficiency within every sector reliant on water resources. Farmonaut
• [New] In 2026, smart AI-powered systems are designed to be scalable and modular, making them perfect for urban gardens, home greenhouses, and rooftop agriculture. Farmonaut
• [New] As urban populations explode and urban agriculture becomes essential for food security, AI services for smart home watering systems are set to play a leading role in household sustainability by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] Improved health in livestock will result in increased and more efficient production of livestock-derived foods, benefiting global efforts to enhance food and nutrition security and eradicate poverty. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Ultimately, Mexico and the United States are expected to reinforce their roles as reliable partners in food security and agricultural innovation. Farmonaut
• The US Department of Agriculture has described egg prices as the most volatile category it tracks and predicts a further 50% increase in 2025. CNS Media
• Mars Food & Nutrition announced a $20 million investment in sustainable rice sourcing between 2020 and 2030 through its new Raising Rice Right platform to help farmers adopt climate-smart agriculture practices amid mounting pressures from climate change. FoodNavigator-USA.com
• In 2026, the industry size of artificial intelligence in agriculture is assessed at USD 3.7 billion. Research Nester
• Global manufacturer of specialty ingredients for human nutrition, Balchem, plans to develop a new, high-capacity manufacturing facility for its advanced microencapsulated technologies for food ingredients. CNS Media
• The expanded funding will further strengthen catalytic climate-resilient projects such as aquaculture development in Kenya and initiatives that boost food security and create livelihoods for smallholder farmers. fundsforNGOs News - Grants and Resources for Sustainabi
• AI personalization will dominate the nutrition industry, with more than 60% of global nutrition platforms expected to integrate AI by 2030. CNHI News

Last updated: 22 December 2025