Our Scans · (LF.2) 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] As concerns over the Iran war recede, stock investors are confronting another threat: climate risk, which is prompting a reassessment of bets across sectors from agriculture to insurance. financialpost
• [New] As the global population dynamics shift, adopting innovative and sustainable food sources like insect-based proteins will be crucial to ensuring food security and economic stability in the affected regions. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] With appropriate regulatory support and technological advancements, insect-based proteins have the potential to significantly contribute to global food security and sustainability efforts. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Heatwaves are among the deadliest natural hazards worldwide and are already placing growing pressure on power grids, water resources, agriculture, and public health across the Middle East and Mediterranean. EurekAlert!
• [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] Nigeria has entered the highest-risk category after forecasts showed parts of Borno State could face catastrophic hunger. UN News
• [New] Yemen continues to experience one of the world's most serious hunger crises, with earlier estimates showing more than 18 million people could face severe food shortages. UN News
• [New] Sudan remains the world's worst hunger crisis, with famine risks across parts of Darfur and South Kordofan expected to continue into early 2027. UN News
• [New] Millions of people across some of the world's most vulnerable regions are expected to face worsening hunger in the months ahead, as conflict, economic pressures and shrinking aid budgets exacerbate long-running crises. UN News
• [New] The tariffs China put on US agricultural imports created new opportunities for agriculture imports from other countries. GOV.UK
• [New] In the UK, 70% of land area is used for agriculture and declines in pollinators and other beneficial invertebrates that control crop pests (such as beetles, wasps and spiders) pose risks to crop yields. GOV.UK
• [New] Rising temperatures is likely to increase weather variability and the likelihood of extreme weather events, representing significant risks to UK food security. GOV.UK
• [New] Rise in food security pressures driven by climate volatility and a global population expected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050 are compelling both public and private stakeholders to prioritise platform-based agricultural solutions at an unprecedented pace. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Climate change is increasing risk to agricultural productivity, supply chains, and food security across Latin America and the Caribbean. GrowingIL
• [New] The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran is putting millions of people at risk of hunger. Al Jazeera
• [New] South Korea: Demand for mood-support botanicals in South Korea is projected to rise at 5.5% CAGR through 2036, supported by growing interest in cognitive wellness products, functional nutrition trends, and increasing adaptogen consumption. FactMr
• [New] Japan: Demand for mood-support botanicals in Japan is expected to grow at 8.4% CAGR through 2036 due to rising focus on stress reduction, aging population wellness needs, growing sleep-support product demand, and increasing adoption of premium functional nutrition products. FactMr
• [New] Sustainable nutrition is increasingly under pressure as consumers demand more environmentally friendly health solutions, with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development deadline looming, with less than four years remaining. CNS Media
• [New] The companion nutrition segment, worth $4.1 billion in 2025, is forecast to more than triple to $13 billion over the next decade. AgFunderNews
• [New] Qatar has launched its Qatar National Food Security Strategy 2030, an official, seven-year, multi-initiative roadmap to transform the way the country sources, produces, and secures its food supply. Atlantic International Business Network
• [New] Qatar is explicitly seeking reliable long-term supply partners - not spot importers - as part of its Qatar National Food Security Strategy 2030 official framework. Atlantic International Business Network
• [New] An H5N 1 pandemic could be economically disastrous for agriculture, threatening food security worldwide. The Walrus

Last updated: 22 June 2026