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] As the global chemical sector navigates an increasingly complex landscape shaped by the energy transition, digital disruption, and geopolitical uncertainty, strategic partnerships and technological innovation will be key to defining competitive advantage in the decade ahead. News of Bahrain
• [New] South Africa's launch was followed by two years of little progress because the institutional structure needed to be built and difficult policy reforms pushed through before the Just Energy Transition Partnership could obviously progress toward its goals. ODI: Think change
• [New] Over the next decade, Alltech E-CO2 will collaborate with the agri-food industry to shape the future through strategic partnerships and integration. All About Feed
• [New] Top AI companies could tighten their cybersecurity and vet potential employees, perhaps in partnership with the U.S. government. Default
• [New] By fostering public-private partnerships and facilitating foreign investments, India's new space policies are set to unlock opportunities that could transform it into a top-tier global space economy. VentureLab
• [New] The new security treaty announced today may turn out to be the most significant security partnership Australia has established under Prime Minister Albanese - with the potential to even exceed the impact of the Pukpuk Treaty with Papua New Guinea. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] The future of agricultural modelling will not be a competition between AI and traditional theory, but a synergistic partnership, one that drives smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable livestock production worldwide. All About Feed
• [New] The headline deal was a $1.4 billion magnet-making partnership: North Carolina-based Vulcan Elements will construct a 10,000 metric-ton permanent magnet plant, backed by the U.S. government and allied investors. Rare Earth Exchanges
• [New] Apple × Google AI Partnership - Apple is reportedly partnering with Google to use its 1.2 trillion-parameter Gemini model to rebuild Siri - a $1 billion yearly deal expected to launch in 2026. / India HTRDHYTFAI
• [New] Partnership will enable OpenAI to run its advanced AI workloads on AWS's world-class infrastructure starting immediately. AI-Weekly
• [New] The United States may now have an opportunity to rebuild a partnership in the Andes to advance mutual commercial interests and fight against narcotrafficking. Atlantic Council
• [New] Partnerships are powerful accelerators of business growth in 2025, offering opportunities for shared resources, expanded audiences, and mutual value creation. Gujo Lab
• [New] Australia's naval expansion will continue to unfold under AUKUS, with greater focus on nuclear-powered submarines and regional partnerships. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] Lagardere Travel Retail UK & Ireland and Paydens Group have announced a new partnership to deliver a dedicated pharmacy offer within the upcoming Relay stores at Heathrow Terminal 2, scheduled to open in early Summer 2026. DFNI
• [New] Uber has signed a partnership with chip developer Nvidia to upgrade tens of thousands of cars from different manufacturers with automation tech from 2027. Robo Daily
• [New] Through a 20-year partnership with Swiss Federal Railways, Siemens aims to overhaul Switzerland's rail infrastructure, introducing advanced digital interlocking systems that could set a new global benchmark. Azat TV
• [New] Boeing's commitment to enhancing the Middle East's role as a global aviation hub has led to groundbreaking partnerships and strategic developments that will shape the future of air travel. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Microsoft and OpenAI signed a new definitive agreement that strengthens their partnership and gives Microsoft roughly a 27% post-recap stake and extends IP rights through 2032. 16 WNDU-TV South Bend
• [New] NIH launched a new public-private partnership to meet the urgent need for early therapeutic interventions for people at risk of developing schizophrenia. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• [New] IMEX Group has renewed its partnership with ExpoPlatform through 2028, covering lead scanning, matchmaking, and analytics. Skift Meetings
• [New] Nvidia AI chips will be launched into space later this month in partnership with the startup Starcloud. The Guardian
• [New] Many US universities have strengthened compliance and risk-assessment procedures, while Chinese institutions are reorienting partnerships toward Europe, Southeast Asia and the Global South. Times Higher Education (THE)

Last updated: 17 November 2025