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The study identifies a critical need for integrated attention to food, water, forest, and energy security in East Africa to achieve sustainable development goals, noting that high reliance on agriculture makes the region vulnerable to climate change. A primary obstacle is the lack of current and comprehensive data, particularly regarding water and energy indices, with some available data dating back to 2016.

The Ceres2030 report argues that a world without hunger is possible through a coordinated investment of 33 billion USD annually until 2030. Using AI-driven data synthesis and complex economic modeling, the project identifies ten key recommendations across three pillars: empowering the excluded, on-farm improvements, and food movement. The findings emphasize that integrated portfolios of interventions—combining technology with human capital, social protection, and market access—are more effective than isolated solutions. The report highlights Africa as the region with the greatest need and calls for a doubling of donor contributions to 26 billion USD per year, supplemented by increased domestic taxation in recipient countries.

The document examines the prevalence and scale of fuel subsidies in the fisheries sector, highlighting a significant gap between reported WTO notifications and actual support levels. It finds that while both OECD and non-OECD countries use fuel tax concessions and direct price support to maintain fisher competitiveness and income stability, such measures often lead to unsustainable fishing levels. The brief emphasizes the need for greater transparency and the application of fossil fuel subsidy reform lessons to achieve sustainable fisheries management.