Our Scans · (LF.10) Reduced Inequalities · 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 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries.

• [New] In Peru, the organization Lima 2035 is building a holistic three-innovation strategy-equitable water access, local food sovereignty, and reactivating ancient food cultural values-that's a blueprint for how community-led food leadership can transform cities facing deep inequality. Food Tank
• [New] The RCI for relative inequality fell sharply from 47.01% (45.62% -48.40%) in 1990 to 3.96% (3.84% -4.08%) by 2040, showing obesity remains more common in wealthier populations but has become less concentrated over time. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Deloitte Insights stresses the importance of balanced adoption, avoiding overreliance that could exacerbate inequalities. WebProNews
• [New] A new trend report outlines six forces that will reshape Canadian retail in 2026, from nationalism and AI disruption to health, inequality, and tech power. RETAIL INSIDER
• [New] Productivity improvements could worsen income inequality, emphasizing, We need to find ways for the benefits of AI-driven productivity improvements to be shared across society.
• [New] Tech insiders in 2026 reveal AI's dark realities: hallucinations leading to errors, embedded biases perpetuating inequality, exploitative labour, environmental strain, privacy erosion, job displacement, and rising security threats like deepfakes. WebProNews
• [New] AI in 2026 will not be a technological issue: it will be an issue of political inequality. L'Europeista
• [New] As Elon Musk forecasts explosive AI-driven growth, Mark Cuban warns of widening inequality reviving the robot tax debate over who really benefits from automation. Shark Tank Blog
• [New] The U.S. is ruling out any kind of arrangement of equality and is instead seeking to negotiate a deal that will help establish its dominance in the Americas. The Globe and Mail
• [New] The case for regeneration is compelling: in a world facing unprecedented crises - climate change, biodiversity loss, social inequality, and health pandemics - only a response that is equally systemic and holistic will suffice. EMEA
• [New] The City of Chiayi in Taiwan is expanding its digital literacy education to combat growing online threats and achieve citywide digital equality. IoT M2M Council
• [New] Without governance reform and regional coordination, energy transition efforts in the Middle East could deepen existing inequalities and instability rather than resolve them. Informed Comment
• [New] Elliot Crossan argues that if Labour wins in 2026 and refuses to transform the system generating extreme inequality, NZ society will continue to fragment. The Standard
• [New] As Pakistan enters 2026 as the world's fifth most populous country, with a population exceeding 225 million, high population growth and fertility rates, persistent gender inequality, and rising climate vulnerability, the urgency of addressing population dynamics has intensified. Dawn
• [New] The year 2026 could serve as a critical warning for humanity - one that still offers an opportunity to choose diplomacy, justice, and cooperation over war and inequality. Countercurrents
• [New] AI will affect 40% of jobs and probably worsen inequality. The Guardian
• [New] Certain regions present higher risks for solo travelers, particularly where violent crime, gender inequality or harassment is prevalent, including India, Mexico, Egypt, Morocco, Brazil, Colombia and South Africa. Riskline
• [New] Based on the frequency and intensity of protests and the underlying factors that drive unrest, such as economic volatility, income inequality, the conduct of security forces, and corruption, we expect in 2026 to be more disruptive than 2025. Global Reinsurance
• [New] The biggest shift is not just faster chips, smarter AI, or new devices - it's technology starting to address deeply human challenges: loneliness, inequality, education gaps, and even global security risks. Coding Nexus
• As China expanded Belt and Road investments, advanced in EVs and AI, and entered a sharper economic rivalry with the United States, its property slowdown and domestic inequality exposed new vulnerabilities. Yahoo Finance
• Income inequality and social inclusion are pressing issues that could threaten Indonesia's long-term economic and social stability. Abraham Entertainment
• The EU's Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values program, flush with 1.5 billion euros, funds ZINC-linked projects that label coverage of Prime Minister Viktor Orban as hybrid threats. / Hungary The Sentiment Inspector - JC
• For 2026 and beyond, governments and corporate players are creating worldwide alliances to solve digital inequalities. Digital Engineering & Technology | Elearning Solutions

Last updated: 12 January 2026