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The author contends that the current global development model, which prioritizes infrastructure and economic growth, increases disaster risk and must be transformed. Citing the IPCC 1.5°C report and the Sendai Framework, the text emphasizes that sustainable development must address underlying causes such as poverty and inequality. It calls for the 2019 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction to move beyond boardroom discussions and actively incorporate the knowledge of frontline communities and the energized public sector to create inclusive, resilient transformations.

The document responds to a United Nations report on biodiversity loss, asserting that the primary drivers of ecological collapse are decisions made by governments and corporate boardrooms. It identifies the meat and cocoa industries as major contributors to biodiversity loss and deforestation, specifically citing the impact of meat production on greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution, and the role of cocoa farming in deforestation in West Africa. The author encourages individuals to support Mighty Earth's campaigns to pressure companies like McDonald's and Whole Foods to implement sustainable sourcing standards and to choose responsibly produced chocolate to protect endangered species such as chimpanzees and African elephants.

The study predicts that under the RCP 8.5 scenario (2041-2070), Mexico's national wheat production will decline by 12% due to climate change, with additional losses of 7% to 18% specifically caused by tropospheric ozone pollution, depending on cultivar sensitivity.

Natural Justice submitted a set of recommendations to the County Government of Kilifi to improve the 2018 draft Air Quality Regulations. The organization argues for the inclusion of more stringent penalties, the removal of exemptions for contaminant discharge, and the requirement that the County Director of Environment (representing NEMA) be involved in notifications and monitoring to ensure transparency and compliance with national laws and the Constitution of Kenya.

The authors conclude that the Katowice Conference successfully delivered most elements required for an implementable Paris Agreement, marking a significant step in multilateral climate diplomacy despite a challenging political context. However, they warn that these procedural achievements are overshadowed by rising global CO2 emissions and current climate pledges that put the earth on a trajectory for a temperature increase exceeding 3 degrees Celsius, risking the failure of the broader effort to combat dangerous climate change.

The Stockholm Environment Institute has developed a platform based on the Water Evaluation And Planning (WEAP) system that allows water managers to model the effects of management options on aquatic habitat and species viability. The tool generates complete aquatic habitat assessments by comparing daily hydraulic, substrate, and temperature conditions against ideal conditions for species at specific points. It has been applied in California's Santa Clara Valley Water District to evaluate regulations affecting steelhead and chinook salmon, and is being used in the South Fork Eel River to analyze the impacts of instream flow requirements and cannabis policies on Coho and Chinook salmon. The tool is intended to support compliance with laws such as the California Environmental Quality Act and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, as well as restoration projects in the Mid Klamath Watershed.

SEI utilizes the Robust Decision Support (RDS) process and the Water Evaluation And Planning (WEAP) system to create shared mental models for water management in California. In the Yuba River Basin, analysis showed that individual strategies, such as urban conservation, were insufficient to reduce regional vulnerabilities, necessitating a multi-strategy portfolio. In Yolo County, SEI evaluated groundwater sustainability based on groundwater levels, financial viability, and water reliability under various uncertainty scenarios, including climate and land-use change.

The Sacramento Water Allocation Model (SacWAM), built using the Stockholm Environment Institute's Water Evaluation And Planning (WEAP) system, is being used by the California State Water Resources Control Board to update the Bay-Delta Plan. The model simulates the complex Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta water system to assess how proposed policy changes—such as new flow requirements for the Sacramento River and its tributaries—impact agriculture, water supply, and fisheries. SacWAM allows officials to compare current operations against an 'unimpaired state' to determine flow requirements that support both 25 million people and 3 million acres of farmland while restoring the Delta's ecosystem.

The Union of Concerned Scientists and a coalition of stakeholders established six policy principles for energy storage to ensure the transition to clean energy benefits disadvantaged and frontline communities. These principles focus on reducing emissions, improving disaster resilience, promoting local economic development through job training, accelerating renewable energy deployment, protecting consumers from high costs, and ensuring transparent community participation in project planning.

The report examines how a proposed copper mine in Laver would affect the Semisjaur Njarg Sami community, specifically regarding the loss of winter pastures and the threat to reindeer herding as a cultural practice. It argues that Boliden's proposed mitigation strategies, such as supplementary feeding and offering mining jobs to herders, are insufficient to compensate for the loss of traditional livelihoods. The document concludes that the mine would likely result in significant breaches of the community's property rights and individual rights to culture, necessitating a full human rights impact assessment.

The IAI Executive Directorate is implementing a multifaceted approach to improve the provision of scientific information to governments in the Americas. This includes drafting procedural regulations for the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), establishing links with multilateral environmental agreements, and strengthening the capacity of member states to integrate science into public policy. The report highlights the conclusion of the third round of Cooperative Research Networks (CRN3), detailing how specific projects on nitrogen cycles, tropical dry forests, water security, and marine ecosystems have influenced national policies and management plans in countries such as Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, and Mexico.

The IAI Directorate is implementing a long-term funding strategy to establish an endowment fund, which includes seeking individual donations and pursuing 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in the United States to attract donors and foundations.

This report, prepared by the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), outlines the steps taken to implement a long-term financing strategy. The primary focus is the establishment of a capital reserve fund to support the Institute's scientific agenda, capacity development, and policy information provision, as mandated by the IAI Agreement and Decision XXVI/41.

The IAI Executive Directorate reports on its capacity-building efforts, including the São Paulo School of Advanced Science and partnerships with the AAAS and OAS to integrate science and policy. It outlines ongoing initiatives like the STeP Fellowship and Seed Grant programs, while seeking CoP support for future implementation subject to external funding.

The Ad hoc committee report on Decision XXVI/11 outlines the development and structure of the IAI Strategic Plan (2019–2044). The plan establishes a 25-year roadmap for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research to bridge science and policy, focusing on three primary themes: meeting the needs of Parties to address global environmental change, science for the sustainability of the Americas, and the long-term sustainability of the IAI organization.

The IAI Strategic Plan (2019–2044) establishes a 25-year roadmap to bridge the gap between science and policy in the Americas. It is organized into three themes: meeting the needs of member states regarding global environmental change, advancing science for regional sustainability, and ensuring the IAI's own organizational sustainability. The plan emphasizes transdisciplinary research, open data, and the inclusion of underrepresented groups to inform climate adaptation and mitigation policies.

The IAI Directorate's report details the implementation of the IAI Long-Term Communications Strategy and Plan, focusing on increasing public awareness and providing scientific data to policymakers. Key activities include joint publications with UN agencies, the development of project briefs on climate and environmental issues, and the use of social media and online courses to disseminate research findings.

This research paper explores the intersection of equality and sustainability, arguing that while policies for economic growth or clean energy can inadvertently exacerbate inequality, it is possible to implement integrated policies that deliver both social and environmental benefits.

This briefing from the IAI Directorate updates the Conference of the Parties on the implementation of decisions to invite Rede Clima, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and Future Earth as Associates of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It also recommends a review of the mechanisms used to establish the IAI's regional network of cooperating entities.

The research examines the soy-meat value chain to determine if market-based governance, such as certification and eco-labeling, effectively manages sustainability. It finds that fragmented commitments based on different risk factors—such as deforestation for upstream traders versus animal welfare for downstream actors—lead to low instrument uptake and the displacement of environmental impacts. The authors conclude that network governance is necessary to overcome this 'sustainability gridlock' through better information exchange and trust between global regions.