Global Scans · Zero Hunger · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

• [New] By 2026, the adoption of sustainable agriculture will continue to reduce hunger and further improve global nutrition especially in developing countries. Farmonaut
• [New] Together, sustainable and technologically enhanced agriculture paves the way toward a world with improved nutrition, equitable prosperity, cultural vitality, and a protected environment-making agriculture one of humanity's best hopes for the future. Farmonaut
• [New] With the global population projected to cross 8.5 billion by 2030, agriculture is under pressure to produce more food using limited land and fewer resources. Farmonaut
• [New] The IPCC's most optimistic mitigation pathways for 2050 rely on climate-smart agriculture, a framework that continues to incorporate synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and genetically modified seeds. KevinMD.com
• [New] Regenerative agriculture was positioned as a key solution, with estimates suggesting that restoring 150 million hectares could generate $85 billion in economic benefits and improve food security for nearly 200 million people. Devex
• [New] AI could transform African agriculture by giving farmers tailored advice, better soil data, and improved access to seeds and livestock. Devex
• [New] The Department of Agriculture recommended adding phosphate for food security reasons, and some public comments to the 2025 draft CML recommended adding boron for supply chain vulnerability reasons. Congressional Research Service
• [New] By 2026, over 60% of agriculture courses will include AI and data analytics modules. Farmonaut
• [New] Digital Agriculture Mission: India's flagship government initiative is integrating drones, IoT, and big data into mainstream farming at scale by 2025-2030. Farmonaut
• [New] WFP stands committed to support families in Gaza to move from aid dependency towards self-sufficiency and a future free of hunger and grounded in hope, stability, and prosperity. World Health Organization: WHO
• [New] The Kampala framework calls for mobilising US$ 100 billion in public and private investment by 2035 and allocating 10% of national budgets to agriculture, a target many countries have struggled to meet since it was first introduced under the Maputo Declaration in 2003. Africa Sustainability Matters
• [New] There is a catastrophic collapse of American agriculture coming in 2026-2027. Technocracy News
• [New] Worrying health trends and environmental concerns are nudging Australians towards nutrition-focused food and drink, creating opportunities for brands to develop healthier options with sustainable packaging. FoodNavigator-Asia.com
• [New] By 2026, we expect to see more targeted subsidies for specific smart agriculture technologies that address Morocco's unique agricultural challenges, particularly water conservation and climate resilience. World Advanced Manufacturing Morocco 2026 - English
• [New] By 2026, we anticipate seeing more affordable sensor technologies becoming available to smaller farms, democratizing access to smart agriculture tools. World Advanced Manufacturing Morocco 2026 - English
• [New] The accelerating impacts of climate change are profoundly altering agricultural landscapes worldwide, posing serious threats to food security, economic stability, and societal well-being. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Moving toward a more plant-based diet could create millions of jobs in the horticulture sector - provided there's support for farmers and workers to transition out of animal-based agriculture. Edamam.com
• [New] At scale, shifting away from animal agriculture, which uses 83% of farmland to produce just 18% of calories, could free up vast amounts of land, water, and grain currently fed to livestock, helping address global food insecurity. Edamam.com
• [New] By 2026, precision agriculture is projected to boost crop yields by up to 30% globally. Farmonaut
• [New] The world could witness avoidable hunger emergencies on an unprecedented scale - a scenario that would further stretch already overburdened humanitarian systems and deepen global instability. Caliber.az
• [New] As climate risks intensify, the future of Indian agriculture may depend less on growing more, and more on losing less. realtyplusmag
• [New] Food insecurity reaches catastrophic levels: South Sudan enters 2026 with a hunger crisis-28,000 people face catastrophic levels of hunger and a daily risk of starvation. The IRC
• [New] With La Nina expected to bring heavier rainfall in early 2026, communities face increased risk of flooding, crop loss and waterborne disease, further undermining health, livelihoods and food security. The IRC

Last updated: 12 January 2026