Global Scans · Resilience · Weekly Summary

• [New] Global equity markets rallied in the second quarter on resilient corporate earnings, hopes for easing geopolitical tensions, and declining oil prices later in the quarter. Seeking Alpha
• [New] Chile Maps Antarctic Plant Genome for Resilient CropsChromosome-scale reference genome of Antarctic pearlwort could support crop resilience research as agriculture faces intensifying heat, drought and UV stress. ESG News
• [New] South Africa's experience with the JETP, its governance architecture, its implementation bottlenecks, and the political consequences of US withdrawal, carry direct lessons for how BRICS might design more resilient, insulated financing mechanisms for transition in fossil-dependent economies. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
• [New] The CPF is aligned with Indonesia's commitment to building ecoregion food systems that are sustainable, healthy and resilient, and reducing poverty through the strengthening of food security and nutrition, as laid out in Government of Indonesia's 2025-2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan. TEMPO.CO
• As climate volatility continues to threaten global food security, resilient soil structures will remain the ultimate insurance policy for crop yields. MENA Colleges
• Emirates NBD's excellent first-half performance reflects the remarkable strength, resilience and confidence in the UAE economy, which continues to create exceptional opportunities for sustainable growth. Emirates NBD
• By prioritizing sustainability, smart mobility, economic opportunity, and quality of life, Dubai aims to set a new global standard for urban excellence and resilience. Homebaba
• Iranian-linked hackers shut down a UK power plant for four days, causing real-world operational disruption and raising serious questions about distributed energy infrastructure resilience. Vici Tech Solutions
• In 2026, resilience requires an educated workforce that can recognize deceptive threats like phishing and avoid errors that cause costly vulnerabilities. Invenio IT
• Ratings agencies including S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings expect UAE banks to maintain strong profitability and asset quality, supported by resilient economic growth, healthy capital buffers and ample liquidity. Khaleej Times
• The global metals sector has absorbed the Middle East conflict with surprising resilience, prompting Wood Mackenzie to cut its expected 2026 aluminum deficit from as much as 3 million metric tons to roughly 900,000 metric tons. Metal Tech News
• UN awards new World Restoration Flagships in Brazil, Saudi Arabia and the Sahel, recognizing efforts to restore nearly 5 million hectares by 2030, boost food security, create jobs, strengthen climate resilience and combat land degradation. UNEP - UN Environment Programme
• The EU AI Act enters staged application, culminating in 2026 for high-risk systems, and Digital Operational Resilience Act took effect for financial entities in 2025, with requirements that include incident reporting and third-party risk oversight. Mordor Intelligence
• The role of digital and media literacy in building societal resilience against disinformation and malicious information has been strongly emphasised by the European Commission, making it a key priority within the Political Guidelines for the 2024-2029 period. PubMed Central (PMC)
• A regional share of nearly 66.8% is expected to be held by the U.S. in 2026 in North America, as utilities are modernizing power plants and transmission networks to improve resilience against extreme weather and cyber threats. Persistence Market Research
• Cybersecurity protection for critical infrastructure similarly depends heavily on European regulatory frameworks such as the Network and Information Security 2 Directive, while NATO identifies operational vulnerabilities and resilience requirements. Hudson Institute
• System-level transformation will feature prominently at WGES 2026, with supply chain resilience and circular economy models gaining importance across multiple industries. GCC BUSINESS WATCH
• In 2027, a truly smart hospital will not simply be highly connected - it will also be designed to remain secure and resilient. BMA
• Unlocking resilience markets will incentivize investors to protect their customers, and through them, the American economy. American Affairs Journal
• By 2030, stronger European capabilities, production capacities, and logistical resilience are expected to reinforce European security as well as enhance the overall strength of the transatlantic defence architecture. Hudson Institute

Last updated: 14 September 2026