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The document details Jamaica's engagement with the IAI, highlighting national representatives from the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and the National Commission on Science and Technology. It notes specific funding for a project on the 'Climate-Health-Environment Nexus Risk in the ‘Shared Economy’ Hotel Sector' and participation in science diplomacy training and committees.

The document details the engagement of Mexico within the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), highlighting specific research projects on extreme heat in Mexico City, the participation of Mexican scientists in IAI advisory committees, and the availability of the Science, Technology and Policy (STeP) Fellows program for public officials.

The document details the engagement of the Dominican Republic with the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), highlighting its participation in the Harmonize project for digital tools on environment, climate, and health. It lists available resources such as the IAI Virtual Campus and various opportunities for funding, professional development through the STeP Fellowship, and nominations for scientific advisory committees.

The document details the scientific diplomacy and research resources provided by the IAI to Uruguay, including specific funding for climate, health, and environment projects, as well as the participation of Uruguayan researchers in the STeP Fellows program and various advisory committees.

The document details Brazil's engagement with the IAI, highlighting specific research consortia, funding for climate and health projects, and the roles of Brazilian scientists and government ministries in IAI advisory committees.

The document details the scientific and financial support provided by the IAI to Guatemala, including US$ 120,000 in project funding, participation in the STeP Fellows program, and involvement in research on tropical forests, climate-health capacity, and fire management in the Trifinio Region. It also lists institutional resources such as the IAI Virtual Campus and opportunities for national representatives to join advisory committees.

The IAI and RED LABOT have agreed to collaborate on research, education, and information exchange regarding global change, disaster risk reduction, and biodiversity. The agreement focuses on strengthening regional scientific capacities, developing joint funding proposals, and creating virtual training programs. The MOU is valid for five years starting from May 2025.

The report details a year of significant friction in global environmental governance, where geopolitical fragmentation and a UN liquidity crisis hindered consensus on critical issues like fossil fuel phase-out and a plastics treaty. Despite these setbacks, it highlights successes in ozone recovery, the growth of renewable energy, and the establishment of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution. It emphasizes the need for synergies between multilateral environmental agreements and a shift toward more accountable, integrated national reporting to improve efficiency amid shrinking budgets.

The document identifies a shift from outright climate denialism to 'strategic skepticism,' where influential entities—including fossil fuel companies and right-wing populist movements—undermine climate action by questioning the economic efficiency and causes of climate change. It highlights that policymakers are primary targets of this disinformation, which is disseminated through social media, corporate sustainability reports, and interpersonal networks. The report argues that this environment erodes public trust in climate science and creates a cycle of political inaction. To combat this, the authors recommend standardized carbon reporting legislation, legal action against 'greenwashing,' the creation of multi-stakeholder coalitions, and the enhancement of scientific and media literacy for both the public and officials.

The policy brief argues that Africa's maritime security efforts are hindered by institutional fragmentation, chronic underfunding, and a gap between high-level policy and operational capacity. It highlights that while regional bodies like SADC and ECOWAS have made progress, the African Union (AU) lacks a permanent coordinating body and a tested naval component for the African Standby Force. To address this, the authors recommend establishing an African Maritime Security Expert Group, convening a permanent Committee of the Heads of African Navies and Coastguards (CHANS), and conducting the AMANI Africa III maritime exercise to validate naval command-and-control.

The document outlines the South African legal requirement for companies to obtain Environmental Authorisation (EA) through an EIA or ESIA process before starting oil and gas exploration or production. It explains the stages of the assessment—including scoping and impact assessment—and provides a structured set of questions to help community members articulate concerns regarding livelihoods, health, marine access, biodiversity, cultural practices, and climate change.

The document identifies a critical disconnect between macro-level transboundary water treaties and the lived realities of local water users, particularly in conflict-prone and climate-stressed regions. It argues that while 'water wars' are rare, the failure to integrate grassroots concerns into national strategies can exacerbate local tensions and undermine regional stability. The brief highlights how armed conflict destroys infrastructure and how climate-induced scarcity can reduce altruism and increase in-group bias. It recommends bridging these gaps through inclusive governance, technological innovation, and evidence-based policymaking to foster resilience and peacebuilding.

The 2025/26 Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index ranks 181 countries, with Denmark scoring highest (.939) and Afghanistan lowest (.279). The report highlights a global stagnation or decline in women's status, coinciding with a historic peak in armed conflict. In 2024, 676 million women lived within 50 kilometers of armed conflict, a 74 percent increase since 2010. While developed countries generally lead the rankings, significant improvements were noted in fragile states like Congo and South Sudan. The report emphasizes the disproportionate impact of conflict on women, citing severe humanitarian crises in Ukraine, Palestine, Sudan, Myanmar, and Ethiopia, and calls for urgent investment in women to foster peaceful and resilient societies.

The report details the G20's shifting focus on food security from 2020 to 2025, highlighting key declarations and initiatives from various presidencies. It compares G20 efforts with G7 initiatives and other global actors like the FAO and WFP, while outlining South Africa's specific priorities for its 2024-2025 G20 presidency, including inclusive market participation and climate resilience.

The document examines the negative impacts of hydropower on reindeer husbandry in Sápmi, including landscape fragmentation, safety risks, and the loss of traditional knowledge. It proposes specific mitigation measures—such as building reindeer bridges and using drones—and argues that Swedish authorities, particularly County Administrative Boards, have a legal obligation under the Minority Act and international law to ensure the effective participation and influence of Sami communities in the hydropower permit review process.

The document provides a methodology for Colombian financial institutions to align their Environmental and Social Risk Management Systems (SARAS) with Circular Externa 015 of 2025. It proposes using the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework, the LEAP approach (Locate, Evaluate, Assess, Prepare), and the ENCORE tool to identify, measure, control, and monitor nature-related risks and opportunities across their portfolios.

The report evaluates 52 community-managed areas (CMAs) across Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa, and Tanzania using the Elinor tool. It finds that while 30% of CMAs have made substantial progress toward equitable governance, 40% are in early stages and 30% have made minimal progress. Key challenges include weak operational capacity, limited funding, and gaps in inclusive decision-making. The report argues that secure tenure and clearly defined rights are essential precursors to effective management and positive ecological and social outcomes.

The report reveals that nature is a unifying force in the United States, with a strong majority of Americans viewing it as essential to their cultural identity and personal health. While 84% of respondents express concern over threats to nature—specifically water pollution, climate change, and air pollution—there is a broad consensus that protecting the environment is a shared civic duty. The findings highlight a preference for collective action, with significant expectations for national and state governments to lead protection efforts.

The 'One Food' toolkit by WWF South Africa promotes a holistic approach to farming that integrates human, animal, and environmental health. It identifies risks such as invasive alien plants, livestock diseases, and climate-driven hazards like heat waves and floods. The guide provides specific actionable advice for livestock and crop farmers, emphasizing agroecology, rotational grazing, and natural pest control to enhance biodiversity and climate resilience.

Climate Central's Ocean CSI analysis indicates that Cyclone Chido intensified over waters made significantly warmer by human-caused climate change, with some temperature spikes being up to 92 times more likely due to global warming.