Global Scans · Nature · Weekly Summary

WHAT''S NEXT?: Oceans, animals, and land are all under threat from climate change and human activities. The effective and efficient conservation of agricultural biodiversity is vital to meeting the global challenges of food and nutritional security for an expanding world population. But, the signs are of continued degradation of our global natural resources and environment.

• [New] Megatrends are clusters of interdependent global trends observed today that together have the potential to cause significant shifts in environmental, economic, and social conditions. Center for Invasive Species Prevention
• [New] Just as brands in the RMG sector now face buyer-driven pressure on environmental standards, local food companies should also commit to gradually sourcing certified sustainable produce by 2030. The Daily Star
• [New] Global aquatic animal production will rise by about 10%, reaching 214 million tonnes by 2034. nutriNews, la revista de nutricion animal
• [New] Other analyses cited alongside SOFIA indicate that aquaculture's share of total aquatic animal production could reach around 52% by 2030, with per-capita consumption of aquatic foods continuing to climb, particularly in developing regions. nutriNews, la revista de nutricion animal
• [New] Farmed aquatic animals are becoming the main source of future supply growth, while capture fisheries are expected to remain comparatively stable over the coming decade. nutriNews, la revista de nutricion animal
• [New] Organizations such as the World Health Organization and the World Organisation for Animal Health have highlighted the risks of antimicrobial resistance, prompting countries like China and Brazil to implement stricter feed additive regulations. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Caribou and migratory birds face changes to migration routes and feeding grounds, while declining sea ice can force polar bears to spend more time on land, increasing the potential for human-bear encounters in some communities. GoGeomatics
• [New] Earthly is on a mission to protect and restore 1% of the planet by 2030 through credible, high-integrity nature funding that benefits climate, biodiversity and people. earthly-org
• [New] By 2040-2060, the global context for Earth Observation is shaped by geopolitical fragmentation and shifting alliances. Indico at ESA / ESTEC (Indico)
• [New] By 2040-2060, Earth Observation systems operate in an environment where disruption is expected rather than exceptional. Indico at ESA / ESTEC (Indico)
• [New] By 2040-2060, the global Earth Observation landscape has shifted away from free and open data. Indico at ESA / ESTEC (Indico)
• [New] By 2040, Earth Observation is routinely used to support policy decisions, regulatory frameworks, and legal processes. Indico at ESA / ESTEC (Indico)
• [New] By 2050, Earth system prediction has become fundamentally AI-enabled. Indico at ESA / ESTEC (Indico)
• [New] By 2040-2060, climate and environmental pressures have intensified beyond historical design assumptions. Indico at ESA / ESTEC (Indico)
• [New] Thousands of rare plants and animals are threatened as Asian countries grow their economies. EBSCO
• [New] Critical raw materials, such as metals and rare earth elements, will shape Europe's ability to achieve autonomy in advanced materials. Scientific Advice Mechanism
• [New] Defence demand for sovereign Earth observation capabilities will help drive $155.9 billion in satellite manufacturing revenues. SpaceNews

Last updated: 12 September 2026