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

• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] PepsiCo stresses its commitment to sustainable sourcing and regenerative agriculture across 10 million acres by 2030. CNS Media
• [New] The decade since the adoption of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals has seen meaningful progress in health, energy access and digital inclusion. ImpactAlpha
• [New] 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
• Without coordinated governance and biodiversity safeguards, the push for renewable energy could undermine international commitments under the UN Ocean Decade, the Convention on Biological Diversity and Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water). Mirage News
• Fragile logistics networks are deepening inequality and threatening progress on sustainable development. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
• The Food and Agriculture for Sustainable Transformation Partnership, hosted by FAO, will continue to serve as a COP-to-COP mechanism ensuring agrifood systems remain central to COP dialogs and supporting Presidency initiatives in post-COP implementation. ClimateChange
• The UK agriculture sector in 2026 is now benefiting from a wide range of smart innovations in grain silos-technologies that enable farmers to remain competitive and sustainable in the face of rising global demand. Farmonaut
• Key debates will centre on climate finance, carbon markets, and the role of biodiversity in climate action, with Brazil seeking to highlight tropical forest preservation and sustainable agriculture. Hungarian Conservative
• The sustainable development goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations have garnered widespread acceptance, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where they are regarded as the paramount global agenda for enhancing population health and well-being by 2030. LWW
• The Duqm Economic Forum 2025 underscores Oman's strategic pivot towards sustainable development and technology-driven growth, presenting robust opportunities in tourism, green manufacturing, and smart cities powered by AI. OMANET | Navigate Oman's Market
• As 2026 unfolds, the Essakane Mine in Burkina Faso remains a critical driver of economic growth, infrastructure development, and sustainable progress, both nationally and in the broader West African mining context. Farmonaut
• In 2026, there will be a high-profile platform to spotlight breakthrough developments in coastal protection, erosion control, sediment transport analysis, shoreline stabilization, and climate adaptation that support sustainable coastal development and ecosystem protection. The Hydrographic Society
• Mining diversification represents Botswana's strategic response to changing global economic conditions and the need for sustainable development models that maximise natural resource value whilst creating inclusive growth opportunities. Discovery Alert
• Botswana's Vision 2036 national development framework explicitly prioritises mining diversification as a cornerstone of economic resilience and sustainable growth. Discovery Alert

Last updated: 27 November 2025