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Climate change is projected to increase temperatures and decrease rainfall in Zambia, particularly in the south and west, threatening food security, energy stability, and transport infrastructure. The report highlights that maize yields could drop by over 9% by 2050 under high emissions scenarios, and hydropower generation—which provides 85% of installed capacity—is highly vulnerable to drought. Road infrastructure is also at risk, with flooding in Lusaka and the north potentially disrupting trade and supply chains. While the Zambian government has integrated climate goals into its Eighth National Development Plan and is developing a National Adaptation Plan, significant barriers remain, including severe debt distress and limited technical capacity. The report recommends a programmatic approach to funding via ARIPs to mobilize the estimated US$50 billion needed by 2030, emphasizing region-specific agricultural adaptation and the diversification of the energy mix.

The report finds that while the EU and UK have made progress in aligning TACs with scientific advice since 2015, they missed the 2020 legal deadline to end overfishing. Analysis of 2023 TACs shows that 25% still exceed scientific advice. The report highlights a systemic lack of ambition for data-limited stocks (precautionary advice) and bycatch stocks compared to target stocks. It also criticises the lack of transparency in the TAC-setting process and the poor implementation of the landing obligation, which risks further overfishing. Key recommendations include setting TACs below scientific advice to account for ecosystem needs and climate change, and improving public access to the decision-making process.

The document argues that the industrial agro-food model is a patriarchal capitalist system that causes systemic socio-environmental crises, disproportionately affecting women through land dispossession, health risks from toxic chemicals, and increased violence. It details how monocultures—such as palm oil, soy, and pineapple—lead to deforestation, water pollution, and the loss of food sovereignty. The report emphasizes that women are central to biodiversity conservation and calls for a transition toward a feminist economy and community-led land management to replace corporate-driven agro-extractivism.

The report identifies severe disruptions in Sudan's food systems and financial infrastructure due to conflict, noting that over 20 million people face acute food insecurity. It highlights a dramatic decrease in planted areas, the destruction of processing capacity in Khartoum, and the collapse of the Central Bank of Sudan's electronic banking switch. To address these, the document proposes 'twin-track' interventions focusing on prioritized value chains (sorghum, horticulture, and oilseeds) and the adoption of digital financial services and informal payment networks to bypass physical and institutional barriers.

The document outlines how a guaranteed universal basic income (UBIG) serves as an investment in human capital by breaking the cycle of structural poverty. It provides evidence that cash transfers improve child health (reducing malnutrition and increasing birth weight), enhance mental health (reducing stress and depression), and boost educational attainment (increasing school enrollment and completion rates). The text highlights that a UBIG would complement existing grants, such as South Africa's Child Support Grant, by ensuring universal coverage and providing resources for school-related costs and adult retraining for a green economy.

The document outlines how a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) serves as a tool to break the cycle of poverty by improving physical health, mental well-being, and educational attainment. It cites evidence from South Africa, Namibia, India, Kenya, and Tanzania to demonstrate that cash transfers reduce child malnutrition, increase school enrollment, and lower psychological stress. The text positions UBIG as an investment in human capital that supports lifelong learning and prepares workers for a green economy.

The document outlines the technical and financial framework for the construction of the 4R60 highway connecting the Navoi Oblast in Uzbekistan to the Kazakhstan border. It details the project's goals to improve regional connectivity and safety, the specific engineering designs for rigid and non-rigid pavements, and the SAVi methodology used to assess environmental, social, and economic impacts across three different scenarios.

The report details the southward expansion of JNIM into Mali's Kayes and Koulikoro regions, where the group has significantly increased violence and fatalities since 2021. JNIM leverages illicit activities—including zakat taxation, cattle rustling, and the control of timber logging in the Baoulé forest—to fund its operations and gain local influence. The group further exploits social cleavages, such as farmer-herder conflicts and the persistence of hereditary slavery, to recruit members and undermine state authority. While the Malian government and its Wagner partners have made gains elsewhere, security forces in the south are described as overstretched and under-resourced, with varying levels of community trust.

CIEL argues that the Escazú Agreement is compatible with the Colombian Constitution, specifically regarding sustainable development and the right to a healthy environment. The document asserts that the Agreement provides legal certainty for sustainable investments, protects vulnerable groups and environmental defenders, and offers essential procedural tools to address the 'triple planetary crisis' of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The report finds that 27% of U.S. Republicans are either Alarmed or Concerned about global warming. These individuals are more likely to be younger, female, politically moderate, and people of color compared to other Republicans. While they hold stronger pro-climate views and support policies like renewable energy research and carbon dioxide regulation more than the average American, they are no more likely to discuss climate change with others. The authors suggest that engaging this group—estimated at 29 million registered voters—through conservative values and social communication can build political will for climate action.

The IISD Model Contract Clauses for Responsible Investment in Agriculture provide customizable legal language to help policy-makers and state lawyers fill gaps in domestic laws and ensure agricultural investments support sustainable development. These provisions specifically address gender equity and the transition to climate-resilient production practices.

Since 1970, fall temperatures in the U.S. have increased by 2.7°F on average, with October nights warming by 2.2°F. Analysis of 244 U.S. cities shows that 89% have experienced warming October nights, and 153 locations saw increases exceeding 2°F.

The study finds that 27% of U.S. Republicans are Alarmed or Concerned about global warming. These individuals are more likely to be younger, female, politically moderate, people of color, and suburban residents compared to other Republicans. While they hold stronger pro-climate views and support policies like renewable energy research and carbon dioxide regulation more than the average American, they are no more likely to discuss or hear about climate change in their social circles.

Clean Creatives and a group of agencies have petitioned B Lab to apply the same strict certification criteria to advertising and PR agencies as it does to fossil fuel companies, citing the conflict of interest when B Corp agencies support polluters like Shell and PetroCanada.

Climate Central analyzed precipitation data from 1969-70 to 2022-23 for the contiguous U.S., finding that while some regions have balanced seasonal rainfall, others rely heavily on a single season. Specifically, the West and Northwest are dominated by winter precipitation, while the Plains and Upper Midwest rely on summer rainfall. Climate change is altering these patterns, with a general increase in precipitation east of the Rockies and a decrease to the west. Warmer temperatures are increasing atmospheric moisture—approximately 10% more since 1970—which enhances extremes such as heavy downpours and intensifying droughts.

The project aims to triple Madagascar's marine protected area (MPA) coverage by 2025 to meet the 'Sydney Promise' and Aichi Target 11. While the evaluation finds the project highly relevant and aligned with national priorities, it reports significant delays in the establishment of a national Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) inventory and the selection of sub-project sites. These delays, caused by inefficient recruitment, political blocking, and a reactive Project Management Unit (PMU), have led to substantial underspending. Despite these challenges, the project has successfully established steering committees and conducted capacity building on OECMs and KBAs. The evaluation recommends a 12-month no-cost extension, a revised stakeholder engagement strategy, and a reduction in surface area targets to make them realistically achievable.

The document defines the 'Strategic Alliance Global Order' as a system where no single state possesses absolute dominance, forcing countries to build complex networks of alliances to maintain influence. It analyzes how this dynamic is accelerating due to the Ukraine war and is manifesting in the growth of minilateralism, the expansion of blocs like BRICS and the EU, and the strategic maneuvering of middle powers. The author suggests that South Africa and other Global South nations can leverage this environment to act as bridges between different global configurations to promote a rules-based international system.

Methane is identified as the second largest contributor to human-induced warming, responsible for 30% of the increase since the pre-industrial era. Due to its high warming power over a 20-year period, the document recommends that financial institutions and companies establish separate targets for methane and CO2 emissions to avoid irreversible climate thresholds.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and Panama's SENACYT organized a training program in science diplomacy for decision-makers in the Americas. The program includes a field trip to Coiba National Park and a three-day workshop focusing on the intersection of science, policy, and international relations to address global environmental change (GEC), including climate change and biodiversity loss. It aims to strengthen regional cooperation and evidence-based policymaking through modules on national strategies, intergovernmental processes (such as the UNFCCC and CBD), and scientific advising.

Based on a March 2021 survey of 1,037 U.S. adults, the report finds that 'Weather extremes and changes' is the most commonly cited threat of global warming, mentioned by 20% of respondents. Perceptions of these threats vary significantly by political affiliation, with Democrats more likely to cite extreme weather and inaction, while Republicans are more likely to view climate action itself as a threat or believe global warming is not a threat. Other identified concerns include pollution, environmental harms, and food and water shortages.