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The report analyzes food waste in Estonia, finding that households are the largest contributors, with an average of 130.4 kg of food waste per household annually. In the catering sector, restaurants exhibit the highest rate of food loss, with 87% of their total food waste being avoidable. The study identifies food spoilage as the primary driver of household waste and plate leftovers as the main cause in hospitals and restaurants. It concludes with specific recommendations for households, schools, and healthcare facilities to reduce waste through better planning and consumer awareness.

The report challenges the 'jihadi bride' stereotype, arguing that Western women migrate to ISIS due to a complex mix of push factors (social isolation, perceived persecution of Muslims) and pull factors (religious duty, sisterhood, and romanticised adventure). While their primary roles are domestic, some women engage in propaganda and professional services. The document analyses de-radicalisation models in Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and the UK, concluding that there is a critical shortage of female mentors and gender-nuanced counter-narratives to effectively address this threat.

The report finds that 'global warming' and 'climate change' are not synonymous for many Americans, with 'global warming' generally being more engaging and evoking stronger negative emotions, a greater sense of urgency, and higher levels of personal and familial threat. While the terms are largely synonymous for Republicans, the use of 'climate change' appears to reduce engagement among Democrats, Independents, liberals, and moderates.

The report finds that 'global warming' and 'climate change' are not synonymous for many Americans, with 'global warming' generally evoking stronger negative emotions, a greater sense of urgency, and higher levels of personal and familial threat. While the terms are largely synonymous for Republicans, the use of 'climate change' appears to reduce engagement among Democrats, Independents, and liberals.

A November 2013 survey of 830 American adults reveals a decline in consumer activism and social discussion regarding global warming since 2011. While a small percentage of the population actively contacts government officials, there is latent potential for civic engagement, particularly if prompted by trusted individuals. The 'Alarmed' segment of the population is significantly more likely to engage in all forms of climate action. Household energy-saving behaviors, such as using compact fluorescent light bulbs, have remained relatively stable over five years.

The report examines the gap between Germany's thermal retrofit targets and current progress, identifying that the retrofit rate for residential outer walls is approximately 0.8% per year against a 2% target. It argues that deep retrofits are most economically viable when integrated into general building renovations. The analysis breaks down the homeowner decision process into three stages—encouraging interest, planning/deciding, and implementation—and maps corresponding policy instruments including information tools, KfW financial incentives, and contractor certification.

The document provides data tables from surveys of U.S. adults conducted between March 2021 and October 2023. It highlights a significant gap between the percentage of people willing to take climate actions and those who have actually done so. It also analyzes how social influences, such as discussions with family and friends and confidence in collective action, differ between active and inactive individuals who are otherwise willing to act.

The report finds that most coastal Connecticut residents are ill-prepared for severe storms, often underestimating storm surge risks and lacking awareness of their specific evacuation zones. While many residents feel confident in their ability to stay safe, a significant portion would only evacuate if officially advised, and many cite financial or health barriers to doing so.

The report identifies a complex threat landscape for the 2025 Czech elections, where foreign actors—primarily Russia and China—exploit domestic polarization and economic grievances. Key risks include the use of AI-generated deepfakes, the proliferation of pro-Kremlin Telegram networks, and narratives targeting the legitimacy of the new postal voting system. While Czechia's decentralized electoral infrastructure is considered resilient, the report highlights critical gaps in regulatory strength, specifically the delayed implementation of the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) and inadequate oversight of third-party campaign financing.

The report identifies key behavioral drivers of household food waste in the US, including forgetting food, lack of knowledge on food use, over-preparation, and time constraints. It argues that these drivers stem from gaps in consumer opportunity and ability, calling for retailers, policymakers, and civil society to implement targeted interventions to reduce waste and emissions.

The report analyzes the transition of Chinese diets toward higher salt, fat, sugar, and animal product consumption over 30 years. It argues that widespread adoption of the 2022 Chinese Dietary Guidelines (CDGs) would provide a "triple win" for food security, public health, and the environment. The document identifies specific areas of overconsumption (livestock, poultry, and cereals) and underconsumption (aquatic products, eggs, dairy, fruit, legumes, and nuts) relative to the CDGs. To accelerate this shift, it suggests a behavioral change framework focusing on six pillars: People, Product, Policy, Presentation, Promotion, and Placement.

The report analyzes why consumers avoid cold water washing despite sustainability goals, identifying capability, opportunity, and motivation barriers. It proposes interventions based on the EAST (Easy, Attractive, Social, Timely) framework, such as changing machine defaults and leveraging social norms, to bridge the intention-behavior gap.