Our Scans · (LF.17) Partnerships for the Goals · 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 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

• [New] RoadOne IntermodaLogistics announced the addition of a Tesla Semi to its fleet as part of an expanded partnership with Tesla, and plans to deploy up to 10 electric semis in Oakland, California. Energy Exchange
• [New] The Dubai Duty Free Foundation has renewed its partnership with Dubai Cares, signing a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding covering the period 2026-2028. DFNI
• [New] The recent launch of Lloyd's Syndicate 2479 in a partnership with Amwins and Blackstone, marked the first time AIG deployed gen AI for a special purpose vehicle (SPV). Insurance Journal
• [New] In a partnership with Zurich University of Applied Sciences, it is researching the potential of cultivated cocoa to shield itself from supply chain uncertainties. FoodNavigator.com
• [New] The Argentina critical minerals trade deal with US establishes important precedents for resource diplomacy that could reshape global critical mineral markets and international partnership approaches across multiple regions and commodity sectors. Discovery Alert
• [New] In partnership with 2 Africa, Airtel will shortly begin carrying internet breakout traffic from Kwa Ibo in Akwa Ibom State. Business Post Nigeria
• [New] New UK-US partnership will help secure supply chains of critical minerals, driving investment into UK projects. GOV.UK
• [New] Google and Samsung are joining the smart glasses arena as they will start to sell their product in partnership in 2026. / USA Robeco.com - The investment engineers
• [New] The U.S. is working with the EU and Japan to develop a strategic partnership on critical minerals that could also include price floors. CNBC
• [New] If successful, the Vertical Aerospace and Marubeni partnership could position Japan as a global leader in advanced air mobility, providing a model for urban air transport that may be replicated in other international markets. eplaneai
• [New] In partnership with AMD, the next Xbox will utilize the Windows 11 Full Screen Experience with the Xbox PC app to deliver its console interface. Windows Central
• Australia, in partnership with Pacific island countries, will set the agenda for Pre-COP in the Pacific, preside over pre-COP, and fulfil all the operational and logistical responsibilities for pre-COP. Mirage News
• Recently, Airtel announced Nigeria's first Direct-to-Cell partnership with Starlink, a breakthrough that will allow customers to remain connected while travelling through deep remote areas and enable small rural communities to access Airtel's digital and fintech services. Business Post Nigeria
• Nvidia has a standing partnership with OpenAI, supplying Vera Rubin GPUs for OpenAI's AI data centers and has signaled it could invest $100 billion as capacity comes online. Bez Kabli
• In working in partnership, Asean nations stand to develop a regional digital economy that forecasts suggest could reach US$ 1 trillion by 2030, potentially doubling once Defa is fully implemented. The Star
• The partnership for development with the EU fully aligns with Fiji's priorities, especially as regards its pledge to become carbon neutral by 2050. EEAS
• MedTech Innovations merged with RoboCare Technologies, forming a strategic partnership to advance robotic-assisted surgical procedures and develop integrated healthcare solutions, with combined annual revenues projected to surpass $1 billion. Market.us Media
• Orqa's partnership with Qatar's Barzan Holdings to establish 1M + annual drone production capacity suggests a significant shift toward decentralized, high-volume commercial drone manufacturing infrastructure that could rapidly pivot to military applications across Middle Eastern theaters. Drone Warfare
• Honda hydrogen partnership, but not hydrogen: The Japanese automaker announces it will wind down production at its Michigan fuel-cell joint venture with General Motors by the end of 2026, ending work at the first dedicated automotive fuel-cell plant. CoMotion NEWS

Last updated: 16 February 2026