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

• [New] With transport demand set to more than double by 2050, choices we make this decade, can unlock sustainable development pathways. UN DESA VOICE
• [New] As the world continues to grapple with environmental challenges, the potential for AI to drive sustainable development becomes increasingly evident. Ryz Labs
• [New] Funds will support solar-powered irrigation in Maharashtra, the Indore Metro in Madhya Pradesh, a skill-upgradation program in Gujarat, and wetland-fisheries revival in Assam, reinforcing India's push for sustainable growth, renewables, and inclusive development. Adda247
• [New] Rural Telangana will strengthen sustainable livelihoods through agri-tech, livestock, forest-based economies, handlooms, handicrafts, eco-tourism and digital agriculture, creating resilient and technology-enabled rural growth. The Hans India
• [New] The UK and Malta recognise the unique vulnerabilities of Small Island Developing States and reaffirm their commitment to support their climate adaptation, sustainable development and economic resilience, including through engagement in multilateral fora. GOV.UK
• [New] As technology matures, smart indoor plant watering system solutions will play a pivotal role in supporting global water conservation and sustainable agriculture goals. Farmonaut
• [New] Beyond 2025, investment in sustainable Arctic infrastructure will continue, including the development of green ports, advanced search and rescue facilities, and improved communication networks. FreightAmigo
• [New] If governments want to meet their development and climate goals, we will need to accelerate big investments into sustainable energy, industry, climate resilience, and the next generations of climate solutions, especially in the Asia Pacific. The Investor Agenda
• [New] The projected 12% CAGR between 2025 and 2035 reflects a strong global inclination toward bio-based alternatives, supported by governmental policies and investments in sustainable agriculture initiatives. openpr
• [New] One of the most serious hazards to world stability and sustainable development is transnational organized crime. NGOFeed
• [New] The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to experience the fastest growth due to increasing awareness and government support for sustainable agriculture. ReAnIn
• SAF production will become a major global industry, creating millions of jobs and contributing significantly to economic development in regions with abundant renewable resources and sustainable feedstocks. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The New Development Bank, or BRICS Bank, established in 2015, plays a crucial role by increasingly financing infrastructure and sustainable development projects in local currencies, with a goal to lend 30% of its loans in local currencies by 2026. BRICS
• PepsiCo stresses its commitment to sustainable sourcing and regenerative agriculture across 10 million acres by 2030. CNS Media
• The decade since the adoption of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals has seen meaningful progress in health, energy access and digital inclusion. ImpactAlpha
• Despite recent declines in hunger and food insecurity after pandemic-era spikes, global progress remains fragile, uneven across regions, and insufficient to meet Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 targets by 2030. World Bank
• In the UK, planning deregulation near rail stations offers potential for sustainable urban development but risks undermining carbon neutral construction goals unless matched by mandatory low embodied carbon materials and sustainable material specification. Whole Life Carbon
• Blockchain technology will continue to play a significant role in contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. EvaCodes
• AMR is a threat to sustainable development and the economic future of nations, with the estimated global annual cost of AMR rising to US$ 3.4 trillion by 2030, driving an additional 28 million people to poverty by 2050. Times Kuwait
• If biofuels development accelerates, it could lead to cumulative investments of $1.5 trillion across all sustainable fuel types by 2035. The Jakarta Post
• The convergence of biotechnology, digital agriculture, and carbon-smart policies will further solidify biostimulants as a cornerstone of sustainable crop production, driving global food security and ecological balance in the decades ahead. openpr

Last updated: 04 December 2025