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] Millions of people already facing hunger, displacement and economic hardship could soon face another major climate shock, as UN agencies warned on Thursday that extreme weather risks are intensifying across some of the world's most vulnerable regions. UN News
• [New] An important new DEFRA and Innovate UK-funded research project will be unveiled later this month to assess whether proso millet could become a sustainable, climate-resilient spring break crop for UK agriculture. Farmers Guide
• [New] Lighter amounts elsewhere will likely be insufficient to overcome the high water demands coming from much-above-normal temperatures and summer agriculture, especially across Illinois, Indiana, and northern Minnesota. Drought.gov
• [New] UK rules are expected to re-align with EU frameworks covering general food law, labelling, hygiene and safety rules, nutrition and health claims, pesticides and biocides. Osborne Clarke
• [New] Globally, up to 40% of the Earth's land is degraded, affecting nearly half of humanity and threatening food security, biodiversity and economic development. UNCCD
• [New] Land Use and Agriculture Just Transition Plan which sets out how Scottish Government will move to a net-zero, climate-resilient economy by 2045, whilst ensuring fair process and creating green jobs, particularly in high-emission sectors. NatureScot
• [New] Over 30% of drones sold in Europe are utilized for precision agriculture, a figure expected to rise as farmers seek sustainable farming practices. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Researchers from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology and Tel Aviv University have developed an artificial intelligence system that could significantly speed the process of understanding proteins, a breakthrough with potential applications in drug discovery, biotechnology, and agriculture. Tel Aviv Diary
• [New] The largest loss of working hours in western, northern and southern Europe by 2030 is expected to be felt by the agriculture and construction sectors. The Guardian
• [New] Scientists at Agriculture Victoria will lead two research projects using RNA innovation to improve pest control and animal health in Australia's agriculture sector. Agroforestry
• [New] Nestle aims to source 50% of its key ingredients from farmers adopting regenerative agriculture practices by 2030. FoodNavigator.com
• Understanding genes such as OsFeSOD3 could contribute to the development of climate-resilient, high-yield crops capable of supporting food security in vulnerable regions worldwide. CNS Media
• The imperative to ensure global food security amid changing climate conditions presents substantial opportunities for agricultural resilience technologies including drought-tolerant crop varieties, precision agriculture systems, and climate-smart farming practices. Persistence Market Research
• MMS is now being introduced in Lumbini province, one of the poorest regions in Nepal, with the potential to reach more than 100,000 pregnant women and their babies with improved nutrition in 2026. Stanford Social Innovation Review
• Without coordinated action across climate and food systems, the growing impacts of ocean acidification will continue to undermine fisheries and aquaculture that underpin global nutrition and livelihoods. The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Indu

Last updated: 20 July 2026