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] With an investment of $3.8 billion, Canada's new nature strategy will protect and restore critical habitats, including the creation of new national parks, national marine conservation areas, and national urban parks. Mirage News
• [New] Through the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, agreed in 2022, governments have pledged to halt biodiversity loss, protect at least 30% of land and oceans by 2030, and restore degraded ecosystems. Greenpeace International
• [New] Aquatic foods currently constitute 15% of global animal protein intake, with consumption projected to increase by 12% by 2032 according to UN estimates. Finnforel
• [New] For impact investors, projects like Buzos y Pescadores offer a low barrier to entry and a significant opportunity to catalyze deep social and environmental impact along Mexico's west coast. Walton Family Foundation
• [New] Heightened environmental awareness among global consumers is projected to drive demand for regenerative farming outputs. Persistence Market Research
• [New] As pet ownership rates continue to rise globally, fueled by factors like urbanization and changing lifestyles, the demand for convenient and nutritious pet food solutions, including animal-based wet food, is expected to grow further escalate. Diligence Insights
• [New] One-fifth of pollinators in North America are considered to be at risk for extinction due in large part to habitat loss, rising temperatures, extreme weather, diseases and pesticides. American Recruiters
• [New] The mining industry has a long history of environmental disasters caused by poorly stored waste in tailings dams - a type of dam that will also be built for Bendigo-Ophir. The Guardian
• [New] Achieving global climate targets will require a fundamental shift in how humans interact with the natural world. EnviroLink Network - The environmental news site since
• [New] Real-world oceans are making a mockery of flood-risk forecasts based on crude global modeling. Yale E360
• [New] The Value Nature Fund plans to deploy half of its capital in Canada and the US and the other half in Europe. ImpactAlpha
• [New] Extending the operating season could be a game-changer for the Canadian economy by facilitating access to Arctic natural resources, such as gold, rare earth elements and natural gas, while encouraging their domestic refining rather than simply exporting them raw. Yahoo News Canada
• [New] Switzerland's FINMA has gone further: its new circular, in force since January, requires Swiss banks and insurers to embed nature-related risks into governance, scenario analysis, stress testing, and capital planning. I4N - Innovate for Nature
• [New] Norges Bank Investment Management has formally integrated nature alongside climate in its 2030 Climate Action Plan, committing to no net loss of nature for all new infrastructure investments. I4N - Innovate for Nature
• [New] England's uplands will be critical to any meaningful attempts to restore nature. GOV.UK
• [New] Latin American and Caribbean countries are at a unique moment in terms of opportunities to improve air quality, marking a critical pivot toward treating air pollution not merely as an environmental byproduct, but as a top-tier public health emergency. Health Policy Watch
• [New] Some of the most consequential AI systems of the coming decades will operate in farms, forests, supply chains and environmental monitoring networks where digital intelligence interacts directly with living systems. Policy Options
• [New] The Companion Animal Parasite Council shared its 2026 Pet Parasite Forecast that projects continued geographic expansion of Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis and heartworm risk across the US as well as growth in areas that were previously considered moderate or low risk. dvm360
• [New] Fastest-growing Refrigerant: R32 is expected to be the fastest-growing refrigerant, projected to grow at a CAGR of 34% from 2025 to 2032, owing to regulatory compliance and environmental benefits. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The Companion Animal Parasite Council has released its 2026 Pet Parasite Forecast, warning veterinary professionals that vector-borne disease risk continues to expand geographically across the US, with implications for both animal and human health. dvm360
• [New] The spring furniture trends of 2026 say that this year is going to be about renewal, energy, tranquility, and nature. Luxury Handicraft

Last updated: 25 April 2026