Our Scans · (ZY.4.27) Sustainable Development · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Sultanate of Oman has launched the Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan (2026-2030), continuing its efforts to enhance economic, financial, and social stability, and advance towards a sustainable and prosperous future. Times of Oman
• [New] Together, sustainable and technologically enhanced agriculture paves the way toward a world with improved nutrition, equitable prosperity, cultural vitality, and a protected environment-making agriculture one of humanity's best hopes for the future. Farmonaut
• [New] The projected improvements fall well short of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to cut premature deaths from non-communicable diseases, including cancer, by one-third by 2030. ScienceDaily
• [New] If current trends continue, the cumulative cost of food waste from 2025 to 2030 is expected to reach $3.4 trillion, coinciding with the 2030 deadline for the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, which aims to halve global food waste. Sustainable Packaging News
• [New] The loss of major health surveys once backed by the United States Agency for International Development and proposed cuts to environmental programs threaten the tracking of sustainable development. Nature
• [New] By 2026, integrated pump technologies are projected to increase irrigation efficiency by 35% in sustainable agriculture. Farmonaut
• [New] Investor Note As the US agri-tech industry accelerates, private investment in scalable, AI-driven platforms is expected to ramp up, creating new opportunities for stakeholders seeking growth in sustainable agriculture. Farmonaut
• [New] Closed Ecological (Bioregenerative) Life Support Systems, artificial, self-sustaining biospheres, have driven advances in controlled-environment agriculture, microbial biofertilizers, and nutrient capture, all of which could improve sustainable agricultural practices on Earth. Nature
• [New] 2026 will mark the consolidation and mainstream adoption of breakthroughs such as CRISPR gene editing, biofortification techniques, and sustainable microbial solutions in global agriculture. Farmonaut
• [New] Sustainable agriculture investment opportunities in Australia have never been more exciting or aligned with global priorities. Troforte Farming
• [New] By 2026, the integration of IPM into technology-based management systems will be a key driver for sustainable agriculture in the US. Farmonaut
• If current trends continue, cumulative losses between 2025 and 2030 are expected to reach $3.4 trillion, aligning with the 2030 deadline for the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 to halve global food waste. New Food Magazine
• Vietnam is gradually transforming from a nation rich in heritage into a new creative hub in Asia, where local identity blends harmoniously with the global spirit, opening up opportunities for sustainable development in the creative era. THE VOICE OF VIETNAM
• By 2026, advancements in agricultural development will be shaped by an interplay of cutting-edge technology, sustainable practices, inclusive extension services, and robust infrastructure. Farmonaut
• The future of agriculture in Africa will be digital, resilient, and sustainable. Farmonaut
• Agro waste is no longer a burden - it is a critical pillar for building sustainable agriculture, unlocking new economic opportunities and environmental benefits, especially as we move toward 2026 climate targets. Farmonaut
• Sustainable agriculture could boost food security for over 800 million people facing hunger worldwide by 2026. Farmonaut
• By minimizing land use conflicts, reducing emissions, and driving new economic opportunities, offshore wind power is central to achieving sustainable development goals across 2025, 2026, and beyond. Farmonaut
• Looking to 2026 and beyond, offshore wind farm projects in the North Sea and adjacent waters will exemplify how sustainable innovation, community development, and energy security can converge to build thriving, resilient, and net-zero future societies. Farmonaut

Last updated: 15 January 2026