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The report documents widespread political interference in U.S. federal climate science, characterized by the manipulation of scientific findings, restrictive media policies, and declining funding. Through surveys and interviews, the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Government Accountability Project found that scientists frequently faced pressure to alter their results or eliminate terms like 'global warming' to align with political goals, leading to poor morale and diminished scientific integrity.

The report defines network sustainability as a network's ability to function until it achieves its goals, its members lose the will or ability to continue, or it becomes irrelevant. It identifies four dimensions of sustainability—time, resources, relationships, and relevance—and argues that long-term viability depends on strategic, internal, external, and financial management, as well as the adaptive capacity to manage change.

A 2006 Union of Concerned Scientists survey of federal climate scientists reveals widespread political interference, including the editing of scientific findings to suit political goals and restrictions on communicating with the public. While scientists maintain that the quality of U.S. federal climate research is excellent, they report declining job satisfaction and morale, particularly at NASA, and express concern that the government is obscuring climate knowledge by exaggerating scientific uncertainty.

The document provides raw survey data from 29 NCAR climate scientists. The results show that while respondents generally view NCAR's internal scientific integrity and leadership positively, they express significant concern over the decline of the U.S. federal government's climate science environment over the last decade.

The document provides a detailed breakdown of survey responses from 279 federal climate scientists across seven U.S. agencies. It assesses perceptions of scientific integrity, the quality of federal climate research, and specific instances of political interference. Key data points include a majority of respondents viewing the environment for federal climate science as worse than it was 5 or 10 years ago, and various reported experiences of pressure to alter scientific findings or terminology.

The report examines South African foreign direct investment (FDI) in Mozambique, highlighting the country as a primary destination for South African capital. While mega-projects like the Mozal smelter and Sasol pipeline have boosted GDP and investor confidence, smaller firms face significant hurdles including corruption, red tape, and a weak legal system. The document analyzes the socio-economic impact of this investment, noting improvements in productivity and wages but limited linkages with local businesses and a concentration of wealth in the south.

The report examines the legal, ecological, and social frameworks for coastal management in Estonia, with a detailed focus on Saaremaa and Ruhnu. It establishes a zoning methodology based on international guidelines (HELCOM, VASAB 2010) to balance public access and private interests. The text analyzes coastal erosion and dynamics, particularly on the Harilaid peninsula, and compares Estonian planning with the more restrictive private ownership models in Finland and Sweden. A specific case study on Ruhnu island uses historical maps from 1688 and 1871 to track land-use changes and surveys Swedish landowners to assess their views on the island's future.

The document argues that scientists and engineers bear a special responsibility for the consequences of their work due to their technical expertise and the dominant role of science in society. It provides a framework for navigating ethical careers, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary education, personal reflection on values, and the establishment of support networks. The text details specific ethical risks in fields such as military technology, genetics, and space exploration, while highlighting the systemic pressure exerted by large corporations and the bias in government funding toward military projects. It advocates for a transition toward 'cleaner technologies' and a holistic approach to global politics and ethics to ensure scientific progress benefits humanity and the environment.

The survey found that while most non-US export credit agencies claim to consider environmental issues, none had detailed written environmental policies as of September 1998. Australia's EFIC was identified as having the most comprehensive standards due to legal mandates, while Israel's IFTRIC explicitly stated it does not consider environmental issues. Several agencies, including those in France and Germany, began adopting questionnaires in response to a 1998 OECD Resolution.

The report finds that climate disinformation is widespread across Australia, Brazil, Germany, India, the UK, and the USA, with between 55% and 85% of surveyed populations believing at least one misinformation statement. Significant gaps exist between public perception and scientific consensus regarding the human cause of climate change and the role of natural gas. The study highlights that regular news consumption does not necessarily correlate with better scientific understanding and, in some cases, is linked to higher belief in misinformation narratives. Additionally, a substantial portion of respondents in all six countries believe their nations cannot afford to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

The report finds that between 55% and 85% of surveyed populations in six countries believe at least one piece of climate misinformation, with the highest prevalence in India and the lowest in the UK. Significant portions of the public hold beliefs contrary to scientific consensus, such as the idea that natural gas is a climate-friendly energy source or that net-zero targets are unaffordable. The study identifies a strong correlation between high-frequency news consumption and a higher likelihood of believing misinformation, highlighting specific media outlets like Fox News in the US and the Daily Mail in the UK as being associated with higher rates of misinformation belief.

The survey indicates high levels of public concern regarding disinformation and hate speech on social media, with strong support for government and corporate interventions to ensure accuracy during extreme weather events and increase algorithmic transparency.

The report identifies significant gaps in expertise, funding, and priority within the U.S. public health system regarding climate change. While most local health directors recognize climate change as a threat, few prioritize it in their departmental planning. The authors recommend a three-pronged approach: protecting public health through system efficacy, preventing dangers by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing health through 'win-win' policy alignment.

A Global Witness investigation based on a survey of 468 climate scientists reveals that online abuse is common, particularly for those with high academic output and media visibility. The report highlights that women are disproportionately targeted with sexual violence and personal attacks. This harassment leads to mental health issues, productivity loss, and a 'chilling effect' where scientists become less likely to engage in public discourse. The document identifies Twitter and Facebook as primary venues for abuse and calls for reforms to social media business models and content moderation to protect scientists and ensure the flow of critical climate information.

The report presents survey results from 920 economics students and graduates across 85 countries, finding that a vast majority believe the discipline's reliance on neoclassical economics fails to prepare them for real-world crises. Key findings highlight a lack of teaching on alternatives to the price mechanism during pandemics, the absence of links between the economy and the environment, and a failure to address systemic racial and gender biases. The authors advocate for curriculum reform that incorporates other social sciences and diverse schools of thought to produce economists capable of addressing contemporary global challenges.

The report finds that Cypriot youth feel underrepresented in politics and lack confidence in political institutions, while maintaining a general openness to inter-communal interaction despite low actual contact. Most youth are pessimistic about the current peace negotiation process and the likelihood of a solution to the Cyprus problem, though many believe they have a responsibility to contribute to a peaceful settlement.

The authors argue that the EITI lacks a proven Theory of Change, risking obsolescence in some countries. They propose three models—Name-and-Shame, Public Debate, and Technical Reform—and find that while stakeholders prefer the Public Debate model, actual change occurs primarily through Technical Reform. The study emphasizes that ToCs must be dynamic and context-specific to bridge the gap between disclosure and actual accountability.

The document examines the systemic marginalization of Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, highlighting how the denial of formal education and legal employment pushes refugees toward desperate survival measures, including drug trafficking and hazardous migration. It critiques the Bangladeshi government's restrictive policies and the forced relocation to Bhasan Char, while calling for an inclusive, negotiated solution involving Myanmar, Bangladesh, and the refugees themselves.

This policy brief examines the adaptation and integration of Chinese immigrants in Zambia, challenging the narrative of 'Chinese self-isolation' through survey data and comparative analysis. It argues that perceived isolation is often a result of workplace requirements rather than ethnocentricity and recommends that African governments and Chinese entities improve localization efforts.

This policy brief examines local skill development and knowledge transfer within Ghana's construction sector, specifically comparing the practices of Chinese enterprises against other foreign and local firms. Based on 2016 survey data from 12 enterprises and 240 employees, the study finds that Chinese firms contribute significantly to local job creation and skill development, challenging perceptions that they rely primarily on imported labor. The authors identify systemic challenges such as low technical education quality and high labor turnover, recommending stronger collaboration between the industry and vocational institutions, and the integration of training requirements into project contracts.