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] Rural Telangana will strengthen sustainable livelihoods through agri-tech, livestock, forest-based economies, handlooms, handicrafts, eco-tourism and digital agriculture, creating resilient and technology-enabled rural growth. The Hans India
• [New] Europe's drying trend will have far-reaching impacts, hitting food security, farming and water-dependent ecosystems, especially groundwater-fed habitats. The Guardian
• [New] Fi Europe 2025, starting next week in Paris, is shaping up to be a hotbed for plant-based and alternative protein innovation, with an expected strong showing from ingredient companies with protein systems targeting nutrition, texture, sustainability, and clean label. CNS Media
• [New] The WFP warned that it will run out of funds for emergency food and nutrition aid by December as a result of funding cuts. / Nigeria Just Security
• [New] Nearly 35 million people in Nigeria could go hungry in 2026, adding that a surge in militant attacks and instability in northern Nigeria is driving hunger to record levels. Just Security
• [New] Kroger is looking to be a leader in nutrition, health and wellness efforts as opportunities abound in the grocery industry for retailers and CPGs to leverage food as a way to help people manage their health. Grocery Dive
• [New] Home to some of the world's most biodiverse and resilient reefs, the Solomon Islands rely on reef ecosystems for food security, coastal protection and economic opportunity. UNEP - UN Environment Programme
• [New] Corne van Leeuwen is the first farmer in the world to receive agricultural funding for cultivated meat production, and will be supported through EIP-Agri, which connects farmers, researchers, and businesses to accelerate innovation in agriculture across Europe. CNS Media
• [New] The Asia-Pacific region will represent 45% of global cultivated meat consumption by 2035, driven by population density, environmental concerns, and food security priorities. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Venture capital investment in cellular agriculture will exceed $50 billion over the next five years, driving accelerated innovation and scaling. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] From automated vertical farms to soil-free film farming, Japan is developing technologies that could revolutionise global agriculture, reducing land, water, and labour use while empowering small farmers. Euronews
• [New] Challenges from a growing global population and climate change impacting agricultural yields will necessitate continued focus on food security and sustainable production. Valley City Times-Record
• [New] The global demand for animal-derived protein is anticipated to double by 2050, raising concerns about sustainability and food security. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The increasing awareness of health and nutrition among consumers in the Middle East and Africa is creating opportunities for microbial precision fermentation solutions. Emergen Research
• [New] As patents on key active ingredients expire between 2023 and 2028, according to S&P Global, the rise of generic pesticides offers a lifeline to farmers in developing countries, even as it raises new questions about innovation, competition and sustainability in global agriculture. Asia IP
• [New] Companies that unify AI, multi-omics, real-time health data, and personalized supplementation ecosystems will lead the next decade of nutrition evolution-reshaping global health outcomes and advancing the shift toward precision dietary intelligence. CNHI News
• [New] AI personalization will dominate the nutrition industry, with more than 60% of global nutrition platforms expected to integrate AI by 2030. CNHI News
• [New] The 2030s will be characterized by the maturation and integration of sensing and AI, moving personalized nutrition from a niche interest to a mainstream health practice. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] A staggering 318 million people would face crisis levels of hunger or worse in 2026 - more than double the figure recorded in 2019. UNOG
• [New] Funding cuts will worsen a deepening hunger crisis around the world, warning that more than 300 million people will face acute food insecurity in 2026. Al Jazeera
• [New] In a joint report, the Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Food Programme listed Nigeria among 16 hunger hotspots, with countries such as Haiti, Mali, Palestine, South Sudan, Sudan, and Yemen facing an imminent risk of catastrophic hunger. allAfrica.com
• [New] Acute food insecurity is deepening in 16 hunger hotspots, which threatens to drive millions more into famine or risk of famine. FAO
• [New] In 2026, the integration of chemical and biological technologies in agriculture stands at the forefront of modern integrated pest and disease management (IPM) systems. Farmonaut

Last updated: 01 December 2025