Our Scans · Food Security/Resilience · Weekly Summary

• [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] 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] The coming decade is decisive: without rapid, coordinated global action, ocean health will continue to decline, threatening climate stability, biodiversity resilience, food security, livelihoods and the wellbeing of billions. The United Nations Office at Geneva
• [New] El Nino-related weather risks later in 2026 could further threaten food production and food security in countries already facing severe food crises. CNS Media
• [New] The global swine industry faces unprecedented challenges from emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases that threaten both economic stability and food security. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The ocean economy is not just expanding, it's accelerating faster than expected, driven by shared global priorities: energy transition, food security, climate resilience, sustainable shipping, technological innovation, and job creation. Ocean News & Technology
• [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] 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
• The world risks facing a deeper food security crisis in 2026 and 2027 unless governments act quickly to cushion the impact of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the head of the Food and Agriculture Organization has warned. The Daily Star
• Among the risks linked to exceeding Earth's biocapacity are worsening climate impacts, biodiversity loss, declining food and water security, and increasing inequality. ScienceDaily
• Azerbaijan's membership will strengthen cooperation among member states and support joint efforts to address food security challenges. The Astana Times
• Climate change is increasing risk to agricultural productivity, supply chains, and food security across Latin America and the Caribbean. GrowingIL
• Wheat yields fall by more than 5% for every degree of warming - a quiet threat to the food security that India spent generations building. The New Indian Express
• As digital ecosystems mature, they will underpin a new era of supply chain resilience, operational agility, and data-driven strategic planning, positioning grain elevators as integral nodes within global food logistics networks. Verified Market Reports
• As global food security concerns intensify, the strategic importance of resilient and scalable grain storage solutions will become more pronounced, prompting stakeholders to innovate and adapt to emerging industry paradigms. Verified Market Reports
• The UK urgently needs to adapt to climate change and outlined the risks brought by a hotter, wetter climate, with climate resilience being important for food, energy and economic security. Engineering and Technology Magazine
• Actions taken now will determine if Middle East conflict is a manageable shock or evolves into a deeper global food security crisis. Feedstuffs
• Temperature increases are predicted to widen the already considerable food security gap between rich nations and poorer ones, notably in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia. International Institute for Environment and Development

Last updated: 24 June 2026