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

• [New] The global ecotourism market is projected to reach $568.59 billion by 2030, highlighting the growing demand for travel experiences that prioritise conservation and sustainable development. Women's Magazine in South Africa | Glamour SA's Latest
• [New] The global sustainable agriculture market reached USD 10.96 billion in 2023, with projections indicating a compound annual growth rate of 13.7% through 2030, potentially achieving USD 27.4 billion by the decade's end. Discovery Alert
• [New] France-based Pasqal says it will use its quantum processors to simulate complex interactions in food systems to advance sustainable protein development. CNS Media
• [New] The UN Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger by 2030 is now just four harvests away. African Agribusiness
• [New] Achieving UHC by 2030 is a core Sustainable Development Goal. ICLEI Africa
• [New] The UK government recognises that current land use is not sustainable and that there is now an unprecedented opportunity to define a better land strategy that responds fully to the interconnected challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and sustainable development. Nature
• [New] As governments and private developers seek faster, more efficient, and environmentally sustainable building methods, modular construction is expected to play a major role in infrastructure development by 2026. Core Insights
• [New] Although the UN Sustainable Development Goals call for ending modern slavery and child labour by 2030, global progress has stalled, and child labour has worsened. Viewpoints
• [New] The future of plant breeding will increasingly integrate genetics, biotechnology and advanced data analysis to accelerate the development of more productive, resilient and sustainable crops capable of addressing climate change and global food security challenges. Seed World
• [New] The U.S. bioeconomy in food, agriculture, and manufacturing, based largely on sustainable proteins through fermentation and cultivated meat, is projected to reach $416 billion by 2030, supported by innovations that could create thousands of jobs and enhance food security. IFF
• [New] Because cities, and especially megacities, will be the forefront of sustainable development, the make-or-break deal for global challenges will take place at the sub-state level. Springer Nature Switzerland
• The World Bank has approved a USD 500 million concessional loan to support Nigeria's agriculture sector through the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth project, running from 2026 to 2032. SEWF
• 2026 will cement organic farming's place at the heart of sustainable agriculture. Farmonaut
• By 2026, organic farming is projected to cover over 75 million hectares globally, promoting sustainable agriculture practices. Farmonaut

Last updated: 30 April 2026