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] IUU fishing threatens food security and upsets the economies of coastal communities around the world. NOAA
• [New] Globally, the impact of climate change on agriculture is affecting food security, threatening water resources, biodiversity, and the resilience of rural communities. Mirage News
• [New] Environmentally, the increasing frequency of extreme weather events due to climate change poses an existential threat to agricultural stability and global food security, making robust supply chain management and sustainable production practices not just desirable, but essential. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Mars Food & Nutrition announced a $20 million investment in sustainable rice sourcing between 2020 and 2030 through its new Raising Rice Right platform to help farmers adopt climate-smart agriculture practices amid mounting pressures from climate change. FoodNavigator-USA.com
• [New] Smart Agriculture: Edge sensors monitor soil moisture and weather, while cloud platforms predict irrigation needs. VALUEINNOVATION BLOG
• [New] The Farmonaut API and Developer Docs empower businesses and developers to integrate satellite insights directly into their agriculture or agri-finance systems, unlocking new value for 2026 and beyond. Farmonaut
• [New] The US Department of Agriculture has described egg prices as the most volatile category it tracks and predicts a further 50% increase in 2025. CNS Media
• [New] Canada's National Adaptation Strategy identifies soil erosion and fertility decline as direct threats to food security, with annual productivity losses exceeding CAD $3 billion. Forbes
• [New] In the Mediterranean region - where temperatures are rising faster than in the rest of the world and the risk of desertification and soil degradation is well documented - the effects of climate change threaten food security and sovereignty. Ediciones EL PAIS S.L.
• [New] Climate change, fueled by rising greenhouse gases, severely threatens global agriculture and food security through increasing temperatures, altered rainfall, and more extreme weather. Science Speaks
• [New] To meet the global methane pledge's signature goal of 30% reductions by 2030, countries would have to fully implement the maximum technically feasible options to contain emissions from the energy, agriculture and waste sectors. Insurance Journal
• [New] A report released by the two UN agencies on Tuesday identifies six that are at the highest risk of famine or catastrophic hunger: Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Mali, Haiti, and Yemen. UN News
• [New] By 2026, digital solutions such as Farmonaut's workforce advisory and resource support platforms can be tailored to assist survivors-offering AI-driven, location-specific guidance on re-entering local employment markets in relevant sectors like agriculture, forestry, and mining. Farmonaut
• [New] In 2026, the industry size of artificial intelligence in agriculture is assessed at USD 3.7 billion. Research Nester
• [New] By cultivation type, controlled environment agriculture segment is expanding at a significant CAGR in between 2025 and 2034. Towards FnB
• [New] Defra will consider whether an emissions target for agriculture as part of a wider package of levers could help further incentivise behaviour to reduce emissions. GOV.UK
• [New] Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have a critical opportunity to enhance agricultural productivity to ensure food security, improve rural livelihoods, and protect the environment. fundsforNGOs News - Grants and Resources for Sustainabi
• [New] The signing of the MoU comes as Somalia prepares to commence trading on NSES in early 2026, targeting key sectors such as telecommunications, banking, energy, real estate, and agriculture. FinExtra
• Rural Telangana will strengthen sustainable livelihoods through agri-tech, livestock, forest-based economies, handlooms, handicrafts, eco-tourism and digital agriculture, creating resilient and technology-enabled rural growth. The Hans India
• Europe's drying trend will have far-reaching impacts, hitting food security, farming and water-dependent ecosystems, especially groundwater-fed habitats. The Guardian
• Fi Europe 2025, starting next week in Paris, is shaping up to be a hotbed for plant-based and alternative protein innovation, with an expected strong showing from ingredient companies with protein systems targeting nutrition, texture, sustainability, and clean label. CNS Media

Last updated: 15 December 2025