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

• [New] In agriculture, drone-based analytics are rapidly becoming mainstream, with farmonaut projecting that by the end of 2026, 70-75% of large farms will adopt drones and AI-driven data platforms to enable real-time crop monitoring, precision irrigation, and sustainable farming practices. stratviewresearch.com
• [New] 2026 will decide whether the present expansion in battery storage constitutes a genuine, sustainable development or merely a statistical aberration. Energy-Storage.News
• [New] The announced investments in climate adaptation and sustainable development will directly contribute to strengthening Montreal's tourism experience. Yahoo Finance Canada
• [New] To keep up with expanding demand for batteries, infrastructure, and energy storage, cobalt extraction in Congo is projected to grow, intensifying both economic opportunities and responsibility for sustainable development. Farmonaut
• [New] Sustainable wheat agriculture is not a trend but a necessity for global food security, and digital technologies like Farmonaut's will continue to play a pivotal role through 2025, 2026, and beyond. Farmonaut
• [New] AI is crucial in 2026 because it drives innovation, enhances efficiency across industries, supports sustainable development, and creates new opportunities for education and employment. Academia Magazine
• [New] Hanoi's tourism will focus on green, circular and sustainable development and strengthen regional connectivity, international cooperation, and digital transformation. THE VOICE OF VIETNAM
• [New] In 2026 and beyond, agriculture and forestry face new challenges and opportunities driven by climate variability, resource scarcity, and the need for sustainable farming. Farmonaut
• [New] Education is among the most important targeted sectors due to its role in developing skilled and knowledgeable generations, supporting Vision 2030, economic diversification and sustainable development driven by Saudi talent. Saudi Gazette
• In the decade ahead, big sprinklers, pro sprinklers, toro sprinklers, nelson sprinklers, and the new breed of precision sprinklers will remain pivotal to productive, sustainable, and resilient agriculture globally. Farmonaut
• Egypt's Sustainable Agricultural Development Strategy 2030 aims, among many things, to double the agricultural productivity of smallholder producers and increase investment in rural infrastructure and technology development. AgFunderNews
• China is emerging as a new leader of sustainable development policy, escalating ESG requirements and pushing standards that will likely spill over to importers. New Polis e-journal
• Sustainable competitive advantage will derive from integrated approaches that create value for multiple stakeholder groups whilst addressing global challenges including energy transition, economic development, and supply chain security. Discovery Alert
• The Alwar Biological Park is expected to boost wildlife conservation, eco-tourism and regional development while strengthening Rajasthan's position in sustainable tourism and biodiversity protection. Guidely
• The vision of Thailand's WPS NAP is clear and ambitious: gender equality is a key driving force in preventing and resolving conflict and in addressing threats to human security, ultimately leading to sustainable peace and development. Peace News Network
• As climate-related risks intensify, the global focus on sustainable agriculture becomes even more critical to meeting food needs without degrading ecosystems. Farmonaut
• As we look to 2026 and beyond, investment in data-driven, sustainable agriculture will be the most critical lever for addressing agricultural issues causes, with organizations like Farmonaut providing the tools necessary for transformation at every scale. Farmonaut
• 2026 will mark a turning point in sustainable agriculture. Farmonaut

Last updated: 19 February 2026