Our Scans · (LF.2) Zero Hunger · Weekly Summary

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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] Nearly 35 million people in Nigeria could go hungry in 2026, adding that a surge in militant attacks and instability in northern Nigeria is driving hunger to record levels. Just Security
• [New] The WFP warned that it will run out of funds for emergency food and nutrition aid by December as a result of funding cuts. / Nigeria Just Security
• [New] A report released by the two UN agencies on Tuesday identifies six that are at the highest risk of famine or catastrophic hunger: Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Mali, Haiti, and Yemen. UN News
• [New] The nutrition situation is equally alarming, with 1.9 million children under the age of five expected to suffer from acute malnutrition between August of 2025 and July of 2026. Secretary-General
• [New] In response to the interruption of SNAP benefits during the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Maryland Department of Agriculture will implement a short-term emergency intervention through the MMM Bridge Benefit program. Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional S
• [New] The signing of the MoU comes as Somalia prepares to commence trading on NSES in early 2026, targeting key sectors such as telecommunications, banking, energy, real estate, and agriculture. FinExtra
• [New] The world's total military expenditure over the past decade, estimated at USD 21.9 trillion, yet ending hunger by 2030 costs much less - USD 93 billion per year. UNOG
• [New] COP 30 in Brazil, one of the world's largest agricultural powerhouses, is a critical opportunity to anchor climate pledges with transitions away from high-emitting industrial agriculture. Center for International Environmental Law
• [New] Canada's National Adaptation Strategy identifies soil erosion and fertility decline as direct threats to food security, with annual productivity losses exceeding CAD $3 billion. Forbes
• [New] Venture capital investment in cellular agriculture will exceed $50 billion over the next five years, driving accelerated innovation and scaling. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The Asia-Pacific region will represent 45% of global cultivated meat consumption by 2035, driven by population density, environmental concerns, and food security priorities. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Corne van Leeuwen is the first farmer in the world to receive agricultural funding for cultivated meat production, and will be supported through EIP-Agri, which connects farmers, researchers, and businesses to accelerate innovation in agriculture across Europe. CNS Media
• [New] The UAE has advanced smart-city initiatives and digital governance, backed by NCEMA, the 2019 National DRR Strategy, the National Strategy for Food Security 2051, and the Dubai Resilience Center, to sustain momentum and service reliability under We the UAE 2031 and UAE Net Zero 2050. Middle East Business News and Information - mid-east.in
• [New] A large body of scientific evidence shows that warming of 2 C or more would bring serious consequences, including extreme heat, higher sea levels and threats to food security. BBC News
• [New] Funding cuts will worsen a deepening hunger crisis around the world, warning that more than 300 million people will face acute food insecurity in 2026. Al Jazeera
• [New] A staggering 318 million people would face crisis levels of hunger or worse in 2026 - more than double the figure recorded in 2019. UNOG
• [New] Without immediate action, global food security and climate targets could face irreversible setbacks by 2030. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] Acute food insecurity is deepening in 16 hunger hotspots, which threatens to drive millions more into famine or risk of famine. FAO
• [New] In a joint report, the Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Food Programme listed Nigeria among 16 hunger hotspots, with countries such as Haiti, Mali, Palestine, South Sudan, Sudan, and Yemen facing an imminent risk of catastrophic hunger. allAfrica.com
• [New] The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, as food stamps are formally known, is expected to provide $8 billion in assistance in November. KOAM News Now
• [New] West Side Campaign Against Hunger in New York City is among several local organizations that will be providing more food to their clients in anticipation of SNAP disruptions. New York Focus
• [New] Over 40 million Americans are at risk of food insecurity since the national Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ran out of funding Saturday due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. American Public Health Association
• [New] Displaced Palestinians are bracing themselves for the arrival of a harsh winter, as aid groups warn that they face disease, cold and hunger as Israel continues to block the Rafah crossing. The Guardian

Last updated: 01 December 2025