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] We could make college accessible for all Americans, restore health care cuts and pretty much end the worst form of global hunger - and still have billions of dollars left over. The New York Times
• [New] Shifting the US food system to localized food sovereignty with access to farmland and farming resources for Indigenous Native American, Black and other farmers of colour will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. NOFA/Mass
• [New] The World Bank now projects fertiliser prices to rise 31% in 2026, with the Food and Agriculture Organisation warning of reduced yields for fertiliser-intensive crops such as wheat, rice and maize if disruption persists. / Qatar Saltus
• [New] Actions taken now will determine if Middle East conflict is a manageable shock or evolves into a deeper global food security crisis. Feedstuffs
• [New] As global food security concerns intensify, the strategic importance of resilient and scalable grain storage solutions will become more pronounced, prompting stakeholders to innovate and adapt to emerging industry paradigms. Verified Market Reports
• [New] Across Africa and the Middle East, food security, new investment opportunities, local production capacity, and knowledge transfer are key focus areas. All About Feed
• [New] Concurrently, nanotechnology applications in clean energy, environmental remediation, and precision agriculture will continue to expand in response to the global imperative of sustainable development. Journal of Environmental Exposure Assessment
• [New] For India and Indonesia, the monsoon season is fundamental to food security, water availability, and ecological stability, and the super El Nino may present a significant disruption. ISCIENCES
• [New] Cancer patients have increased nutritional needs due to cancer itself or due to treatment-related nutrition impacts symptoms, such as fatigue, nausea, vomiting, which place them at high risk of malnutrition. Harvard Gazette
• [New] Policy-based models, such as the EU's Green Deal, which aims to have 25% of agricultural land under organic farming by 2030, have accelerated the adoption of organic agriculture. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] A clearer, science-based regulatory framework, supported by transparent communication and stakeholder engagement, will be crucial for advancing the responsible adoption of CRISPR-based innovations in Indian agriculture. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] By 2026, precision agriculture will be increasingly commonplace, moving from early adopters to mainstream practice in many regions, making farming more sustainable and productive. Syvix Blog
• Last week, the global food insecurity monitor IPC warned nearly 20 million people across Sudan face acute hunger this year, with more than 800,000 children at risk of severe malnutrition due to civil war, mass displacement and collapsing food and health systems. Democracy Now!
• Record-breaking temperatures, deadly floods, worsening drought and intensifying hurricanes are placing millions of people across Latin America and the Caribbean at growing risk of hunger, displacement and water shortages. UN News
• The UN-linked warning on extreme heat emphasized the need for risk governance, early-warning systems, and climate mitigation to protect food security. Economy Insights
• Inadequate nutrition is projected to increase the SEV by 2050. PubMed Central (PMC)
• If the spring planting season goes awry because of the energy and fertilizer turmoil, hunger and starvation will spread around the world. The Globe and Mail
• By moving beyond historic, sentiment-driven appeals for fiscal lifelines, Pakistan's diplomatic machinery is actively pitching structural investment opportunities, particularly in mineral infrastructure, corporate agriculture, and maritime logistics. Centre of Development and Stability
• As science continues to advance, GMCs will continue to be crucial to improving food security and resilience to global challenges. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Brazil's booming agriculture sector has strong long-term prospects, but volatile climate patterns remain a persistent risk. Export Development Canada
• The burden on developing countries will not only come in the form of energy prices, but also lasting impacts on fertilizer consumption, food security, and food prices, which Birol emphasized is a global problem. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• The World Bank reports a 46% monthly spike in fertilizer costs, threatening food security that could send 45 million people into acute hunger. investing.com

Last updated: 01 June 2026