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, over 60% of farms worldwide are expected to adopt intelligent agriculture data management systems. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, precision agriculture is projected to increase crop yields by up to 25% using advanced data analytics. Farmonaut
• [New] The World Bank has approved a USD 500 million concessional loan to support Nigeria's agriculture sector through the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth project, running from 2026 to 2032. SEWF
• [New] UNICEF has so far delivered more than 200 metric tons of emergency supplies and is preparing to scale up its response, particularly in health, nutrition, and disease prevention, as the rainy season threatens to worsen conditions and limit access to affected areas. Pan African Visions
• [New] More than 87 million people are facing hunger in East and Southern Africa, and 52 million are projected to be acutely food insecure in West and Central Africa by mid-2026. World Bank
• [New] Spatially compounding droughts, when multiple major crop-producing regions face soil moisture deficits at the same time, pose a serious threat to global food security. Nature
• [New] Many people spoke of their perception that in the next decade food security will be one of the most pressing issues. / UK GOV.UK
• [New] The accelerating impacts of climate change pose significant threats to global food security, highlighting critical vulnerabilities within the agricultural system. PubMed
• [New] Key Insight: Integrated technology and data-driven innovation are no longer luxuries - they are essential to proactively manage risk and maintain competitive advantage across agriculture, mining, and infrastructure by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, organic farming is projected to cover over 75 million hectares globally, promoting sustainable agriculture practices. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, precision agriculture is projected to boost crop yields in South sectors by up to 25%. Farmonaut
• [New] The IPCC notes with high confidence that concurrent heat waves and droughts will continue to increase, creating compound risks that multiply harm across ecosystems, agriculture, and human health. Climate Adaptation Center
• [New] Focusing primarily on ultra-processed foods risks sending the wrong message about nutrition to the public, especially where it would imply that many comparatively healthy convenience foods are to be avoided, while foods with known ill effects could be California Certified. Yahoo News
• [New] Significant attention at H2M 2 will be given to the human factor: issues of astronauts' physical and psychological health during long-duration missions, nutrition, crew autonomy, and cross-sector partnerships necessary to establish a sustainable presence beyond Earth orbit. Max Polyakov
• [New] The deepening crisis, driven by global conflict and supply disruptions, has already sent shockwaves through Baltic agriculture and food markets. All About Feed
• [New] Fertilisers are the No 1 issue of concern today, while the UN World Food Programme says the total number of people facing acute levels of hunger could hit record numbers in 2026 if the destabilising conflict continues. The Guardian
• [New] The ongoing disruption of the Strait of Hormuz trade corridor is triggering one of the most severe shocks to global commodity flows in recent years, with major implications for food security, agricultural production, and international markets. fundsforNGOs News - Grants and Resources for Sustainabi
• [New] By adopting integrated approaches and the latest data-driven technologies, Africa's mining, agriculture, and forestry sectors can harmonize growth, embracing opportunities and addressing challenges as one interconnected system. Farmonaut
• [New] Economic Impact: Closing gender gaps in agriculture could increase productivity by up to 30% and reduce global hunger for 150 million people. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] Given the debt burdens and austerity already imposed on so many countries in the Global South, hundreds of millions more people will be pushed deeper into poverty and hunger. Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research
• [New] The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation identifies biodiversity loss as one of the most significant long-term threats to global food system stability. Voice of Environment
• [New] The World Food Programme is warning today that the total number of people around the world facing acute levels of hunger could reach record numbers in 2026 if the escalation in the Middle East continues to destabilize the world's economy. United Nations

Last updated: 13 April 2026