Global Scans · Government · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Canadian Arctic is emerging as a critical zone for both national security and global economic opportunity. City of Yellowknife
• [New] A one-off $40.5 million investment from the Federal Government announced in FY26 will help accelerate fleet electrification and reduce reliance on diesel. Mirage News
• [New] Given Mythos's impact in shifting the Overton window on AI policy, the Trump administration may become more willing to implement serious oversight measures as they receive further concrete evidence of significant national security risks. Institute for Law & AI
• [New] The national target to recycle 60% of municipal waste by 2027 provides a policy-backed catalyst for diversion infrastructure and treatment capacity. KEN research
• [New] BP's geographic strategy for its sustainability portfolio shows a clear pivot away from regions with policy uncertainty, like the UK, toward markets with more stable regulatory frameworks and tangible opportunities, such as the United States and Australia. EnkiAI - Find the right insight
• [New] Reopening the US embassy in Kabul could be possible in the future, but the Taliban must make concrete policy changes before relations can be normalised. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] As Argentina seeks to accumulate greater foreign reserves and build credibility, exchange rate policy will remain closely watched by external creditors, foreign trade operators, and financial markets as an indicator of continuity of the broader economic reforms and political stability. New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• [New] The Australian government has pledged $8 million to multilateral and non-government partners and will deploy humanitarian specialists to assist with relief efforts. Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
• [New] The Circular Economy for Plastics proposed a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation effective as of 2025 (Regulation 2025/40, 2024) that requires all packaging (including plastic) to be recyclable or reusable by 2030, and to set recycled content targets for plastics. Scientific Advice Mechanism
• [New] The short-term goal of the Net-Zero Industry Act aims to achieve net-zero manufacturing capacity to meet at least 40% of the EU's annual deployment needs by 2030 (Regulation 2024/1735, 2024). Scientific Advice Mechanism
• [New] Brazil's government consideration of pharmaceutical patents as a retaliatory tool against US tariffs will elevate intellectual property risks for innovative multinational drugmakers. Fitch Solutions
• [New] Just this month, the Vietnamese government approved a national program for AI skill development through 2030, with a vision to 2035. Fintech Singapore
• [New] Kirin estimates that meeting the targets of its Plastic Policy could require an additional ¥2bn in spending on recycled PET resin by 2027. FoodNavigator.com
• [New] AI could become the worst source of injustice, and that current policy is putting the world on a course with a very high chance of a net negative outcome. theregister
• [New] Continued government support for electric mobility and strategic manufacturing investments is expected to strengthen France's position within Europe's battery supply chain. Persistence Market Research
• [New] North America is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region, projected to achieve a CAGR of 6.3% from 2026 to 2032, driven by supportive government policies and increasing consumer demand for green technologies. 6wresearch
• [New] Monetary policy is not expected to stimulate activity in 2026 as borrowing costs remain elevated for the time being. / USA atradius
• [New] U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling to Gaza for any reason due to safety risks. U.S. Embassy Jerusalem
• [New] Additional movement restrictions may be imposed on U.S. government employees working in Israel, with little to no notice, due to increased security issues or threats. U.S. Embassy Jerusalem
• [New] Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday issued a decree that granted his government powers to temporarily manage critical infrastructure facilities if their owners cannot protect them against security threats. Just Security
• [New] We expect greater policy initiatives and government efforts to prioritise domestic processing across West Africa, allowing for a greater capture of value in the cocoa supply chain, as well as reducing reliance on exports of raw cocoa beans. Fitch Solutions

Last updated: 09 September 2026