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] Protecting 30% of Canada's ocean by 2030 is a bold but necessary step to safeguard nature, sustain fisheries, and support coastal communities. Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
• [New] In the North Atlantic, well-designed MPA networks safeguarding 30-40% of the deep ocean could protect about 75% of species, like coral and sponges, that provide habitats for many other marine animals. Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
• [New] The world's oceans will become increasingly warmer and acidic, sea levels will continue to rise, and storm and ocean circulation patterns will be altered because of anthropogenic inputs of carbon in the atmosphere. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Future work integrating higher-resolution environmental data and multi-model climate ensembles could help refine projections and strengthen invasion risk assessments under ongoing global change. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] A highly suitable habitat for Xanthium chinense was primarily located on the North China Plain and around Washington State (USA), but its extent was very limited, generally below 15×10^4 km2, and as low as 7.21×10^4 km2 under the SSP585 scenario in the 2030s. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Leading Insect Type: Black soldier flies are anticipated to be the leading insect type, accounting for over 40% of the revenue share in 2026, supported by their efficiency in waste conversion and dominance in animal feed. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Dorset's lowland heath is one of the UK's most threatened landscapes, home to a mix of rare plants, reptiles, insects, birds and mammals. Yahoo
• [New] Dorset's lowland heath is one of the UK's most threatened landscapes, home to a rich mix of rare plants, reptiles, insects, birds and mammals. Dorset Council
• [New] Share learning, motivate others to take action, and help show how Dorset is contributing to the 30 by 30 target to have 30% of the UK's land as nature-rich areas by 2030. Dorset Council
• [New] Dorset's high opportunity nature areas have been identified as having significant potential for nature recovery. Dorset Council
• [New] Plastic pollution is found nearly everywhere on Earth and threatens ecosystems, wildlife, and potentially human health. CNW Group
• [New] Put another way, the mechanisms that could aid in climate stabilization are being compromised significantly more quickly than they are According to a different study by the Global Center on Adaptation, investing $1 in nature can yield a return of $2 to $8. Earth
• [New] The global nature of supply chains makes them vulnerable to geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, and economic fluctuations, which can further exacerbate disruptions. Emerging Business Insights
• [New] Alternative proteins (AP), including any protein-rich ingredients sourced from plants, insects, fungi, algae, or animal cells, present an opportunity for the consumption of protein-dense foods with a lower environmental impact than conventional livestock products. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The expansion and adoption of AP in LMICs could present a promising solution to nourish the world's growing population while mitigating the global food and environmental crises. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The expansion of AP could provide nutritious solutions while also diversifying the protein-rich food basket and addressing concerns about environmental impact, animal welfare, and human health. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The emergence of AP alongside traditional animal-source proteins could offer broader choices for farmers regarding the production processes and greater resilience. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Plastic pollution will become more abundant by cumulative mass than all life on Earth, with a plethora of potential negative consequences across scales of biological organization, from molecular and cellular to population and ecosystem level. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] In 2050 under the 8.5 high emissions scenario, habitat in TSCF and TGSS will remain constant; however, by 2070 there will be a loss of habitat suitability in TSMBF and an increase in habitat suitability in tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] An increase in habitat suitability in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas is predicted under the moderate emissions scenario 4.5 for both 2050 and 2070. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 30 May 2026