Our Scans · (LF.15) Life on Land · 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 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss,

• [New] Land uses, transmission connections, and hub relationships established between now and 2035 will lock in advantages that persist the way port infrastructure locked in Newark's position for fifty years. American Affairs Journal
• [New] Localizing the ingot equipment manufacturing vendor ecosystem could reduce the required capital investment to Rs1 billion-Rs 1.5 billion (~ $11.6 million-$ 17.4 million), from the typical Rs2 billion-Rs 3 billion (~ $23.3 million-$ 34.9 million). Mercomindia.com
• [New] During the forecast period, factors such as increased ecological concerns caused by excessive use of synthetic pesticides, rising demand for higher-value crops, and a reduction in the amount of arable land are expected to boost the global biostimulant industry's growth. Stellar Market Research
• [New] Unlike most emerging crypto projects that launch a single product, Candora is building a product ecosystem consisting of Candora Exchange, Candora Pro, and the AI-powered digital asset trading platform Candora Edge. Bitcoin Foundation
• The expert panellists highlighted the latest regulatory developments in Hong Kong, as well as the opportunities available for Hong Kong to take the lead in the global development of virtual assets, blockchain, and the broader Web 3.0 ecosystem. Web 3.0 in Hong Kong - from crypto to blockchain
• Europe's escalating wildfires demonstrate how climate change and land abandonment combine to create dangerous environmental hazards. Insights IAS
• Though wildfires are often associated with the West Coast's dry summers, climate change is putting more and more places at risk of wildfires as increasingly hot air sucks moisture from forests. Scientific American
• Land-constrained Singapore could meet part of its growing electricity demand by importing solar power from Cambodia, wind power from Viet Nam and hydropower from Sarawak. Ember
• Heatwaves and wildfires are not just scorching forests, they are adding to the tipping point risks in the world's vast permafrost regions, which contain three times more carbon than all the living vegetation on Earth. The Guardian
• Attacks on healthcare businesses such as billing companies, medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical firms and health technology vendors rose nearly 35% globally, signaling that threat actors are increasingly targeting the broader ecosystem hospitals depend on to operate. The Real Economy Blog
• Land Warfare is anticipated to capture 34% share in 2026 as armored platforms and tactical units adopt AI for route planning and threat warning. FactMr
• Europe fears losing control over strategic technologies, industrial assets, and defence innovation ecosystems to foreign capital-not only Chinese, but increasingly, American. Hudson Institute
• By 2035, military aviation is expected to operate as a mixed ecosystem of crewed aircraft, large unmanned aircraft, tactical drones and collaborative autonomous systems. DataMIntelligence
• Europe's collaborative research ecosystem ensures continued dominance through 2032. Persistence Market Research
• Without the certainty of guaranteed food sources, animals that are not adapted to live alongside people are more vulnerable to unpredictable El Nino events that could disrupt cycles that plants and animals rely on, resulting in ripple effects in Singapore's ecosystem and food web. CNA
• Soil biodiversity is declining around the world, threatening agriculture, food security and the ability of ecosystems to function properly. ScienceDaily
• UN awards new World Restoration Flagships in Brazil, Saudi Arabia and the Sahel, recognizing efforts to restore nearly 5 million hectares by 2030, boost food security, create jobs, strengthen climate resilience and combat land degradation. UNEP - UN Environment Programme
• Healthy forests support wildlife, protect water quality, provide recreational opportunities and sustain the outdoor traditions that define much of Western New York. Post Journal
• The latest IPCC report demonstrated that nature-based solutions such as reducing the destruction of forests and other ecosystems, restoring them, and improving the management of working lands, such as farms - are among the top five most effective strategies for mitigating carbon emissions by 2030. IUCN
• Inaction risks national health and security Government intelligence has warned that ecosystem degradation and collapse will put UK food security at risk. Inside track
• Caribou and migratory birds face changes to migration routes and feeding grounds, while declining sea ice can force polar bears to spend more time on land, increasing the potential for human-bear encounters in some communities. GoGeomatics
• The State of Private Investment in Nature 2026 reports a significant increase in the deployment of blended finance models, where public capital is used to de-risk private investments in biodiversity and ecosystem restoration. QUE.com

Last updated: 14 September 2026