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] In 2025, urban farming could increase city vegetable supply by up to 20%, boosting food security and innovation. Farmonaut
• [New] Satellite AI: Satellites will use AI to analyse Earth data in real time, supporting agriculture, disaster response, and climate tracking. AI of the Decade
• [New] Concerns surrounding sustainable agriculture and global food security are expected to continue driving the growth of commercial insect farming. Persistence Market Research
• [New] By 2070, the combined effects of climate change and the vast expansion of irrigated agriculture could result in deadly heatwaves. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Initiatives like the European Green Deal promote soil health policies aimed at achieving sustainable agriculture and forestry by 2030 and 2050. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] As the landscape of forestry, agriculture, and urban food production continues to evolve rapidly in 2025, the interplay between deforestation, smart farming, and urban farming will shape local and global outcomes for food security, environmental health, economic opportunity, and innovation. Farmonaut
• [New] Africa's 95% rain-fed cropland is vulnerable to heat, drought, pests, and floods, threatening food security. CNBC Africa
• [New] Ethiopia is facing a deepening food crisis, driven by drought, unpredictable rain and worsening living conditions driving hunger and instability. CRS
• [New] The Second Africa Climate Summit provides a critical opportunity to advance Africa's shared vision for climate action, economic transformation, and food security. Welthungerhilfe.de - Fur eine Welt ohne Hunger und Armu
• [New] Gaza City residents, many displaced by war multiple times, now face the twin threats of combat and hunger. PBS News
• AI-powered crop data systems could boost global food security by up to 20% by 2025. Farmonaut
• Climate change poses an existential threat to global food security, with droughts, unpredictable weather, and pest outbreaks now more frequent than ever before. Farmonaut
• The intersection of artificial intelligence and agriculture is proving transformational in 2025 as the world faces escalating challenges from climate change food security threats. Farmonaut
• By 2025, over 60% of agriculture exporters will face stricter sustainability and food security regulations worldwide. Farmonaut
• Global agriculture trade is expected to exceed $2.3 trillion by 2025 amid shifting markets and evolving trade policies. Farmonaut
• Sustainable agriculture practices could help reduce poverty and improve food security while promoting environmental sustainability. Number Analytics LLC
• By 2025, at least 7 proven organic pest control methods will reduce chemical pesticide use for eco-friendly agriculture. Farmonaut

Last updated: 15 September 2025