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] Fundo Pucheguin will become part of a 4-million-acre swath of conservation land across Chile and Argentina - a victory for nature, people and wildlife. Patagonia Works
• [New] As air pollution is a real, systemic risk connected to climate change, nature loss and human rights, addressing it is fundamental to protecting people and planet and building lasting value across portfolios. ShareAction
• [New] The carbon dioxide removal industry - tied to biodiversity and nature-based solutions - could grow to $1.2 trillion by 2050. Council Fire
• [New] Emerging markets are at the epicenter of climate risks, with regions like Africa, South Asia, Central and South America, and small island states facing the brunt of environmental hazards. Council Fire
• [New] The revisions, passed unanimously by the Upper House, will see the Japan Meteorological Agency and the land ministry introduce a standardized alert scale from one to five for four types of disasters: overflowing rivers, flooding caused by torrential rain, landslides, and storm surges. / Japan Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] The implementation of the Environmental Crime Directive will result in tighter German environmental criminal law. www.hoganlovells.com
• [New] The implementation of the Environmental Crime Directive will lead to an expansion of corporate liability under German law. www.hoganlovells.com
• [New] Environmental crime is taking centre stage in the EU's fight against organised crime, with the 2026-2029 EMPACT cycle prioritising crackdowns on offences like waste crime and strengthening enforcement across Member States. Passle
• [New] Environmental practices in 2026 prioritize water recycling, tailings stability, and minimal land disruption. Farmonaut
• [New] 2026 could bring a sharper focus on nature-based sustainability efforts. Sustainable Brands
• [New] Customers, investors and regulators increasingly expect products and processes to demonstrate environmental responsibility, and in 2026 that expectation will only intensify. CPI
• [New] FAO emphasizes that residues from environmental inhibitors could enter the food chain, making thorough food safety risk assessments essential to protect human health and avoid trade disruptions. fundsforNGOs News - Grants and Resources for Sustainabi
• [New] Environmental stewardship and next-gen technologies will be crucial for the US to fulfill its sustainable mining leadership. Farmonaut
• [New] 2026 and onward will see the fusion of precision agriculture, IoT / AI technologies, and data-driven environmental management in every urban and peri-urban farm. Farmonaut
• [New] Luxury in 2026 could be a private getaway, a trip to immerse in culture, or a retreat to nature. The Travel Magazine
• [New] The Estonian Fund for Nature will focus on a combination of awareness-raising initiatives and practical, effective restoration. Central Baltic
• [New] Bird flu - better known as H5N 1 - could one day make the dangerous leap from birds to humans and trigger a global health crisis. The Transmission
• [New] Environmental experts say the EPA's new approach could influence tailpipe emissions rules, updates to air quality standards for specific pollutants, power sources used by massive data centers - and increase pollution levels in Detroit, which already fails to meet federal standards. BridgeDetroit
• [New] The Environmental Protection Agency will stop considering how many deaths are prevented and how much money is saved in health care costs when considering air pollution rules for two common pollutants, a change that advocates say will compound health risks in Detroit. BridgeDetroit
• [New] China's dominance in rare-earth processing provides leverage, but reliance on external mineral supplies introduces strategic vulnerabilities. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] More than 190,000 protected areas would need to be established in order to meet the 30 by 30 target to bring 30% of the oceans under formal protection by 2030. gCaptain
• [New] Nearly half of companies globally now view nature risks as financially material, with 43% saying physical nature risks already affect them today. Canadian Mining Journal
• [New] Investor Note As environmental monitoring becomes mandatory, automatic sprinkler systems with built-in traceability and real-time water use reports will capture new funding, insurance, and incentive streams globally. Farmonaut

Last updated: 24 January 2026