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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] We have seen the impact of animal diseases become more prevalent in recent years, with ongoing outbreaks of avian influenza and blue tongue in the UK and risks such as cases of foot and mouth in Europe. Mirage News
• [New] Sustainability Goals: Qatar targets a 40% reduction in food waste and a 50% reduction in unhealthy consumption habits, aligning with Vision 2030's social and environmental pillars. Qatar Day
• [New] Expanding food security and economic prosperity under rapidly changing environmental stresses will require transformative advances in global crop improvement speed and efficacy. Nature
• [New] Asia-Pacific is expected to register notable growth during the forecast period, driven by expanding livestock production, rising pet ownership, increasing awareness of animal health management, and improving veterinary healthcare services across developing economies. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] Losing the scientists who lead and interpret contaminant data in Arctic wildlife will take much more from Canada than scientific expertise; we risk losing our ability to understand and effectively react to chemical threats and their potential environmental and health impacts. Yahoo News Canada
• [New] Scientists at ECCC are often the ones to identify and assess chemicals of emerging Arctic concern - newly discovered chemical threats to human and environmental health that scientists are only just beginning to understand. Yahoo News Canada
• [New] Production waste from rare-earth magnet manufacturing in Europe could, in the future, be recycled in Canada and subsequently returned to the European industry. Strategic Metals Invest
• [New] MPA will allow relevant stakeholders in the maritime sector to tap its maritime digital twin system, which provides a real-time virtual model of the Port of Singapore, integrating live data from vessels, port operations and environmental sensors. ST
• [New] The interconnected nature of modern industrial supply chains makes global fertilizer production susceptible to sudden disruptions that cascade through agricultural supply networks worldwide, particularly when considering the broader US-China trade war impact on commodity flows. Discovery Alert
• [New] AI-enabled edge devices can reduce false alarm rates by up to 92% by distinguishing between genuine threats and environmental anomalies such as shadows or wildlife movement. / USA Market Data Forecast
• [New] A core weakness of the global AMR response has been its reliance on fragmented indicators and headline targets that struggle to capture the cumulative nature of AMR risk. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] By embracing the Intelligent Space Economy, the leaders of 2026 are ensuring that the limits of Earth no longer define the limits of human potential. MEXC
• [New] Antarctica is warming faster than anywhere else on Earth, which could destroy its ecosystems and put other parts of the planet at risk by driving sea level rise and damaging food chains. Mirage News
• [New] Bitcoin's decentralized nature and global acceptance add a layer of protection against localized economic downturns, providing a unique buffer against systemic risks. TechBullion
• [New] Prioritising chemical speciation studies will not only strengthen India's environmental governance but also reaffirm its commitment to evidence-based policymaking and sustainable development. Chemistry World
• [New] The inclusion of chemical speciation studies is anticipated to lead to a paradigm shift in India's environmental monitoring, regulation, and remediation efforts. Chemistry World
• [New] Chemistry innovation has the potential to support India's prosperity in several ways: economic (driving growth, powering exports and import substitution), environmental (enabling energy transition, green chemistry, circularity), and strategic (tech sovereignty, global competitiveness). Chemistry World
• [New] India lacks a comparable foresight-focused framework that systematically tracks innovations, anticipates their societal and environmental impacts, and bridges scientists with regulators and industry. Chemistry World
• [New] Studies show glyphosate exposure may disturb honey bees, harming their ability to forage food, and that the weed killer could have damaging effects on plants, birds and mammals. Scientific American
• [New] Forward prices for nature-based removals and high-integrity avoidance credits are rising toward 2030, while engineered removals remain premium-priced but may moderate as technologies scale. Green Earth Group NV
• [New] A new model for lithium refining could reshape not just the economics of electric vehicles but also the geography and environmental footprint of the global battery supply chain. IEEE Spectrum
• [New] Continuous monitoring of near-Earth objects is critical for understanding potential threats and refining planetary defence strategies. The Times Of India
• [New] Fuelled by a growing demand for internet connections, communications and mapping, the volume of satellites above Earth has skyrocketed, and is projected to reach half a million by the end of the 2030s. BBC News

Last updated: 14 March 2026