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] The greenhouse project is expected to play a key role in expanding year-round vegetable production, reducing reliance on imports, and supporting Kazakhstan's broader goals of agricultural modernization and food security. The Astana Times
• [New] Some 35 million people in Nigeria are at risk of hunger in 2026, with three million children at risk of severe malnutrition, following cuts to international food aid. Everything Briefing
• [New] Dedicated budgetary support for clinical research and evidence-based nutrition will be crucial to strengthening consumer trust and enhancing the global credibility of Indian-made supplements, firmly positioning India as a trusted, science-led hub for preventive health and long-term well-being. The Indian Express
• [New] The urgency for climate adaptation in developing economies is staggering, with annual funding needs projected to hit $300 billion by 2030 to safeguard infrastructure, agriculture, and water systems from climate impacts. Council Fire
• [New] Nigeria is facing one of its worst hunger crises in a decade, with nearly 35 million people projected to experience acute food insecurity during the 2026 lean season. Secretary-General
• [New] More than one million people in northeast Nigeria could soon lose access to vital food and nutrition assistance, unless urgent funding is secured. Secretary-General
• [New] The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published its Emergency and Early Recovery Response Plan for Ukraine for 2026-2028, outlining priority actions to protect agricultural livelihoods, restore productive capacity and support Ukraine's agrifood sector. FAO-LOW
• [New] Regenerative agriculture in the US could help draw down 250 million tonnes of CO2e annually. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] By 2026, vertical farming systems are projected to reduce urban agriculture water usage by up to 95%. Farmonaut
• [New] 2026 and onward will see the fusion of precision agriculture, IoT / AI technologies, and data-driven environmental management in every urban and peri-urban farm. Farmonaut
• [New] Green ammonia production could go far in decarbonizing agriculture produce ammonia electrochemically and onsite at farms, replacing the fossil-fuel-heavy Haber-Bosch process. AgFunderNews
• [New] The 'blue food' sector, essential for nutrition and livelihoods, is a key area, with demand projected to double by 2050. Whalesbook
• [New] As agriculture continues to evolve under the pressure of climate change, labour shortages and rising sustainability demands, innovations in agriculture will continue to develop and improve, reshaping global food security. Taiwan Smart Agriweek
• [New] Agriculture markets are anticipated to experience mixed outcomes in 2026. Insider Monkey
• [New] Up to 60% of large-scale agriculture programs globally will integrate digital tools like GPS-guided machinery, IoT sensors, and drones into their core curricula. Farmonaut
• The global food system and the future of agriculture is increasingly fragile and at risk, and it requires collective action to transform it in the face of increasing climate pressures, soil degradation, water scarcity and extreme weather events. Bizclik Media Ltd
• Keeping food trade open will remain critical to food security in 2026. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
• If current trends in decarbonization, desertification, and chemical contamination continue, much of the fertile soil layer essential for food production could be compromised within decades, with repercussions for nutritional quality, supply stability, and global food security. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
• By 2030, CEA will move beyond being an alternative farming model and emerge as a core pillar of global food security, urban resilience, and sustainable agriculture. Cision PR Newswire
• Precision agriculture techniques are projected to increase crop productivity in the USA by nearly 25% through 2026. Farmonaut
• More than 30 new standards relating to public data, data infrastructure, AI agents, high-quality datasets, full-scale urban digital transformation, important data catalogs for telecommunications, agriculture, aviation, aerospace and more are expected to be issued in 2026. IAPP.org
• Recent consumer insights show most adults plan to focus on better nutrition in the year ahead and feel confident doing so when meals are built around familiar, easy-to-use foods. The Shelby Report

Last updated: 26 January 2026