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 world could witness avoidable hunger emergencies on an unprecedented scale - a scenario that would further stretch already overburdened humanitarian systems and deepen global instability. Caliber.az
• [New] The rising number of children who cannot afford school meals and struggle to concentrate due to hunger, signals an urgent risk of increased child labour, school dropouts and homelessness in 2026. Turkey recap
• [New] Food insecurity reaches catastrophic levels: South Sudan enters 2026 with a hunger crisis-28,000 people face catastrophic levels of hunger and a daily risk of starvation. The IRC
• [New] Climate shocks worsen hunger and disease: La Nina is expected to bring flooding to the north and drought to the south in 2026. / Ethiopia The IRC
• [New] The Food Security and Vulnerability Atlas recorded 74 districts and cities in Indonesia are still classified as food insecure. GAIN
• [New] As climate risks intensify, the future of Indian agriculture may depend less on growing more, and more on losing less. realtyplusmag
• [New] While global trade tensions are rising and United States protectionism reshapes markets, there are opportunities for the Australian agriculture sector to minimise disruption and maximise benefits if proactive steps are taken by government and industry. Mirage News
• [New] The upcoming expansion of satellite constellations will improve capabilities in Earth observation and data analytics, benefiting various sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, and urban planning. Markets and Data
• [New] Perennial grains could cut carbon emissions, restore degraded soils and reshape the future of agriculture. Augusta Free Press
• [New] Many RDs mentioned that they thought FIBER will figure much more into food and nutrition conversations in 2026. "The Grocery Cart" by Build Up Dietitians
• [New] The World Bank is demonstrating the power of new tools that will help us monitor and better respond to global hunger crises. Food Tank
• [New] Labour shortages will remain one of the most binding constraints on U.S. agriculture, agribusiness, and the food industry in 2026, as policymakers confront competing pressures for reform, enforcement, and political signaling. Ag Bull Trading
• [New] With La Nina expected to bring heavier rainfall in early 2026, communities face increased risk of flooding, crop loss and waterborne disease, further undermining health, livelihoods and food security. The IRC
• [New] Parametric insurance is expected to grow rapidly by 2026, especially in agriculture and disaster-prone sectors. India Today
• [New] One of 2026's key initiatives will be cooperation with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization to map soil carbon content, supporting carbon farming and green investment. The Astana Times
• [New] Transportation and logistics will be a pivotal - but often underappreciated - agriculture issue in 2026, as Congress weighs a rewrite of the Water Resources Development Act and regulators confront a proposed mega-merger in the U.S. railroad industry. Ag Bull Trading
• Humanity faces the dual challenge of ensuring food security for a projected population of 10 billion by 2050, requiring a 70% increase in food production, while addressing the needs of over 735 million people currently experiencing hunger. PortfoPal
• WFP stands committed to support families in Gaza to move from aid dependency towards self-sufficiency and a future free of hunger and grounded in hope, stability, and prosperity. World Health Organization: WHO
• Mexico will participate in a new package of projects approved by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization aimed at strengthening sustainable agriculture and climate resilience. Mexico Business
• Geopolitical risks impact the global economic outlook, influencing growth, inflation, financial markets, and supply chains, with conflicts fueling regional instability and impacting energy and food security. Medium
• In 2026, lithium will stand at the heart of the global energy transformation, driving modern infrastructure, electrified transportation, and sustainable agriculture. Farmonaut
• Precision agriculture services, vertical farming, organic crop production, agri waste management and bioenergy, aquaculture and integrated farming systems, and farm-to-table supply chain innovations are expected to dominate the agriculture landscape in 2026 and beyond. Farmonaut
• By 2025, over 60% of pest control businesses will adopt eco-friendly solutions in agriculture and forestry. Farmonaut

Last updated: 05 January 2026