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

• [New] Healthcare delivery across the world, especially in low- and middle-income countries is aimed at universal health coverage (UHC) and most recently, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the year 2030. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The increasing significance of precision fermentation presents important opportunities to enhance global nutrition, support human well-being, and contribute to the development of resilient and sustainable food systems. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The UN will support Thailand in the fulfilment of its vision for transformative high-value economic, human and sustainable development by drawing on its global reach and capabilities. Thailand
• [New] By 2026, precision agriculture will be increasingly commonplace, moving from early adopters to mainstream practice in many regions, making farming more sustainable and productive. Syvix Blog
• [New] Proposals for improving global governance by replacing the HLPF with a more authoritative body (e.g. a UN Sustainable Development Commission) could increase accountability of countries to the UN which may encourage improved implementation by national governments. International Science Council
• [New] Looking to 2026 sustainable technology trends will focus on Green AI, advanced climate tech, a deeper integration of the circular economy, renewable energy innovation (like green hydrogen and advanced solar), sustainable agriculture, and transparent, resilient supply chains. Hospitality Net
• [New] The European Union's Global Gateway African framework offers a significant opportunity to transform EU-Africa relations and address Africa's infrastructure deficit in ways that support sustainable development and mutual prosperity. ISI
• [New] Technology and AI potentials must be envisaged in ways that support equitable and sustainable development and actively reduce global dependencies and discrimination. Bond | The international development network
• [New] Improvement in global fisheries management offers some respite, while a growing focus on sustainable practices will continue to dominate further development of aquaculture. Aqua Culture Asia Pacific
• [New] Structural reforms implemented in recent years are taking effect and could put Africa's largest economy on a sustainable development path. OMFIF
• [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 United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, which aims to halve global food waste. Sustainable Food Business
• Dialog channels with Beijing on climate science, maritime safety, shipping regulations, and sustainable development could be institutionalized within broader Arctic governance frameworks. ArcticToday
• The Belt and Road Initiative has the potential to break infrastructure bottlenecks, drive green energy access, and accelerate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. / China International Institute for Sustainable Development
• In the future, the development of green AI will become a significant aspect of worldwide sustainable development initiatives. Scientific Research Publishing
• As negotiations on the spending bills get underway, AACR will continue to advocate for robust, sustainable, and predictable NIH funding that can empower the development of life-saving treatments. American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
• The UK, France and Spain continue to create opportunities through green building codes, commercial retrofits, public-sector construction and sustainable urban development. openpr
• AFS supports responsible and sustainable development of open ocean aquaculture in U.S. federal waters as a mechanism to reduce pressure on wild capture fisheries and as a climate-friendly form of protein production to meet the projected increases in demand for protein world-wide. American Fisheries Society
• The UN Environment Programme has highlighted the potential for nature-based solutions to contribute to a majority of Sustainable Development Goal targets when integrated with built infrastructure. Highways Today
• The combination of global capacity and local understanding will become key factors in building a position and sustainable development in the long term. MEKONGLINK |
• France-based Pasqal says it will use its quantum processors to simulate complex interactions in food systems to advance sustainable protein development. CNS Media
• The UN Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger by 2030 is now just four harvests away. African Agribusiness

Last updated: 21 May 2026