Global Scans · Partnerships for the Goals · 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 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

• [New] To close the funding gap and strengthen partnerships, Kazakhstan has introduced a Biodiversity Finance Plan for 2025-2035. The Astana Times
• [New] The UK should leverage the US partnership to gain an edge over China in artificial intelligence and defence technology, de-risked supply chains and greater security for critical minerals supplies. This is Wiltshire
• [New] The Federal Aviation Administration's Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program will develop new frameworks and regulations for enabling safe operations and form partnerships with private sector companies as well as with state and local governments. KPBS
• [New] The Axiom Space mission will be the first commercially-sponsored space flight, meaning no cost to the UK taxpayer, and it's hoped it will open doors to further commercial partnerships and whet the appetite for space sponsorship in the future. Great British Life
• [New] Investors project Avis will capture a sizable share of vehicle miles traveled in the autonomous mobility ecosystem, which could lead to long-term revenue and free cash flow expansion that may not be realized if AV adoption or partnership economics disappoint. Simply Wall St
• [New] One of the most significant contributions that Russia hopes to make in its partnership with Vietnam is in the area of childhood cancer. Travel And Tour World
• [New] A new partnership between the Met Office and Network Rail will speed up weather research, helping prevent delays, enhance safety, and maintain reliable services for passengers and freight. Global Railway Review
• [New] Global partnerships and cross-border educational programs are becoming more common, offering students a broader range of opportunities and perspectives. Higher Education Publication
• [New] PwC expects that over the next decade companies will continue to reinvent business models and form partnerships to participate in emerging growth opportunities, which will deliver new opportunities for capital deployment, into and around the insurance and reinsurance sector. Artemis.bm - The Catastrophe Bond, Insurance Linked Sec
• [New] Nonprofit giant Kaiser Permanente is expanding into Nevada in 2026 through a partnership with academic health system Renown Health. Healthcare Dive
• [New] The Gulf states have long applied a threats-based framework to their relations with the United States, with bilateral partnerships emerging from their reliance on American military might to counter common adversaries. The Washington Institute
• [New] A historic partnership to tackle the environmental impact and embrace the economic opportunities of fertilisers has been launched today by the United Kingdom and Brazil. GOV.UK
• [New] The World Bank's new Country Partnership Framework, aligned with Nepal's 16th Plan, will provide $2.7 billion between 2025-2031, focusing on job creation and disaster resilience. Nepal News
• [New] Private equity and corporate partnerships will serve as key growth capital sources for small companies in 2025. Magistral | Operations Outsourcing for Global Financial
• [New] Strategic AV partnerships (Momenta, Baidu) enable cost-effective global expansion, targeting 1,800+ autonomous vehicles by 2026 with 98% reliability goals. Ainvest
• [New] The International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics, supervised by UNESCO in Riyadh, has announced a partnership with Google to introduce university students across Saudi Arabia to the Google AI Pro service, which will be offered free of charge for one year.
• With India playing a pivotal role in 2025's event, Disrupt Asia 2025 provides an excellent opportunity for cross-border partnerships, tech transfer, and a new era of regional cooperation. Travel And Tour World
• As noted in industry reports, 92% of companies plan to increase AI investments over the next three years, prioritizing partnerships with specialized vendors to avoid the pitfalls of in-house development. Ainvest
• Nasdaq access will unlock partnerships, grow validators, and scale operations to meet rising staking demand. Crypto Briefing
• For diplomatic professionals committed to advancing Ghana's strategic interests through innovative partnership development, the Ghana High Commission in London offers extraordinary opportunities to shape transformative relationships that could define Ghana-UK engagement for decades to come. Myjoyonline

Last updated: 15 September 2025