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] As use of disaster risk financing instruments, such as catastrophe bonds and parametric insurance becomes more embedded in social safety nets, it provides UN agencies and similar a way to access efficient risk capital that can be responsively deployed when food security disasters strike. Artemis.bm - The Catastrophe Bond, Insurance Linked Sec
• [New] Without coordinated action across climate and food systems, the growing impacts of ocean acidification will continue to undermine fisheries and aquaculture that underpin global nutrition and livelihoods. The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Indu
• [New] Strengthening fisheries and aquaculture will be essential to meet growing demand, improve food security and sustain livelihoods across Africa. International AquaFeed
• [New] The Asia Pacific region is highly vulnerable to climate change, with unpredictable weather patterns affecting agriculture. IMARC Group
• [New] The Food and Agriculture Organization projects global meat production to increase by 14% by 2030 particularly in Asia and Latin America are intensifying demand for protein-rich animal feed. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The largest loss of working hours in western, northern and southern Europe by 2030 is expected to be felt by the agriculture and construction sectors. The Guardian
• [New] As other sectors rapidly decarbonise, agriculture is on track to become the UK's highest emitting sector by 2050, responsible for nearly half of remaining domestic emissions. GOV.UK
• [New] Through the Environment Act 2021, we have statutory targets to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment pollution from agriculture by at least 40% by 2038, with interim reductions of at least 12% by 2030 and 18% in protected sites committed through the EIP. GOV.UK
• [New] To deliver emissions reductions to achieve the Seventh Carbon Budget (2038 to 2042) and the 2050 Net Zero target, action needs to start now in agriculture and land use, aviation, and engineered removals. Climate Change Committee
• [New] AI technologies are advancing at a rapid pace, and if we fail to address the barriers of access to AI deployment in agriculture, America's producers will fall behind. U.S. Senator Ted Budd
• [New] New artificial intelligence technology could help the agriculture industry cut costs, boost productivity, and expand U.S. competitiveness. U.S. Senator Ted Budd
• [New] Scientists at Agriculture Victoria will lead two research projects using RNA innovation to improve pest control and animal health in Australia's agriculture sector. Agroforestry
• As concerns over the Iran war recede, stock investors are confronting another threat: climate risk, which is prompting a reassessment of bets across sectors from agriculture to insurance. financialpost
• As the global population dynamics shift, adopting innovative and sustainable food sources like insect-based proteins will be crucial to ensuring food security and economic stability in the affected regions. PubMed Central (PMC)
• With appropriate regulatory support and technological advancements, insect-based proteins have the potential to significantly contribute to global food security and sustainability efforts. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Heatwaves are among the deadliest natural hazards worldwide and are already placing growing pressure on power grids, water resources, agriculture, and public health across the Middle East and Mediterranean. EurekAlert!
• Millions of people already facing hunger, displacement and economic hardship could soon face another major climate shock, as UN agencies warned on Thursday that extreme weather risks are intensifying across some of the world's most vulnerable regions. UN News
• Nigeria has entered the highest-risk category after forecasts showed parts of Borno State could face catastrophic hunger. UN News
• Yemen continues to experience one of the world's most serious hunger crises, with earlier estimates showing more than 18 million people could face severe food shortages. UN News
• Sudan remains the world's worst hunger crisis, with famine risks across parts of Darfur and South Kordofan expected to continue into early 2027. UN News
• Millions of people across some of the world's most vulnerable regions are expected to face worsening hunger in the months ahead, as conflict, economic pressures and shrinking aid budgets exacerbate long-running crises. UN News
• The tariffs China put on US agricultural imports created new opportunities for agriculture imports from other countries. GOV.UK
• In the UK, 70% of land area is used for agriculture and declines in pollinators and other beneficial invertebrates that control crop pests (such as beetles, wasps and spiders) pose risks to crop yields. GOV.UK

Last updated: 29 June 2026