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The report argues that while Mozambique possesses massive natural gas reserves that could drive significant GDP growth, such resource-led growth is unlikely to reduce absolute poverty without concerted investment in human capital and governance. Using the International Futures (IFs) model, the authors demonstrate that the 'Current Path' maintains high levels of extreme poverty due to rapid population growth and systemic failures in health and education. The report evaluates five sectoral scenarios—improving family planning, extending health and nutrition, advancing education, boosting agricultural production, and strengthening governance—concluding that an integrated development strategy is essential to avoid a 'vicious cycle of under-development' and to ensure that gas revenues translate into sustainable, inclusive progress.

The report identifies a gap between Namibia's strong economic growth and its poor human development indicators, particularly in sanitation, electricity access, and nutrition. Using the International Futures (IFs) system, it models various policy interventions to determine their impact on GDP, extreme poverty, and infant mortality. Key findings suggest that while individual sectoral pushes like 'Health Extension' or 'Infrastructure Push' provide specific gains, an 'Integrated Development Push' combined with household transfers offers the most comprehensive path to reducing poverty and inequality, though it involves trade-offs in funding and specific health outcomes.

The Union of Concerned Scientists argues that the Trump administration has waged a "war on science" by sidelining independent advice, appointing conflicted leaders, and rolling back science-based environmental and health protections. The report documents a pattern of political interference, including the removal of climate change data from federal websites and the creation of a hostile work environment for federal scientists, which the authors claim endangers vulnerable populations and erodes public trust in government.

The report argues that the Trump administration has systematically eroded the role of science in federal policymaking through the appointment of conflicted officials, the removal of scientific data from government websites, and the rollback of science-based public health and environmental protections. It highlights specific actions, such as the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and the delay of methane emission standards, as evidence of a strategy to prioritize industry profits over public safety. The document concludes with recommendations for scientists, Congress, and the media to defend scientific integrity.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) asserts that Ontario's nuclear emergency plan is insufficient because it is designed for accidents less severe than the 2011 Fukushima disaster. The briefing highlights risks to the Great Lakes drinking water and the high population density near the Darlington and Pickering stations, calling for improved health professional training, expanded iodine pill distribution, and a plan for clean water provision.

CAPE argues that the City of Calgary's pesticide toxicity report fails to list specific toxic products used in its IPM program, ignores epidemiological evidence regarding adverse health outcomes for children and pregnant women, and over-relies on a flawed federal registration process administered by Health Canada's PMRA.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) advocates for a National Cycling Strategy to address three public health crises: the rise of chronic diseases, the health costs of air pollution, and the global threat of climate change. The document highlights that active transportation can integrate exercise into daily routines, reduce the $10 billion annual cost of air pollution in Canada, and lower emissions from the transportation sector, which accounts for approximately 25% of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions.

The briefing argues that cities are critical for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and presents an IISD tool that uses official Statistics Canada data to monitor SDG indicator trends in 13 major Canadian cities. Because global indicators cannot be directly applied to cities due to data limitations, the initiative identifies 12 specific indicators to track progress from 1995 to 2030. The tool aims to help policy-makers identify performance gaps, assess the feasibility of targets, and facilitate cross-scale coordinated action between municipal, provincial, and federal governments.

The report examines Mozambique's development prospects through 2040, arguing that while natural gas reserves offer significant economic potential, they are not a 'panacea' for poverty reduction. Using the International Futures (IF) model, the authors analyze a 'Current Trajectory' and several alternative scenarios. They find that without concerted investment in human capital—specifically health, education, and agriculture—and improvements in governance, the absolute number of people in extreme poverty is projected to remain nearly stagnant at approximately 19 million by 2040, despite GDP growth. The report advocates for an 'Integrated Development Boost' across multiple sectors to achieve inclusive growth, while warning that a 'Stagnated Development' scenario involving governance decline and gas production delays could lead to a 61% increase in extreme poverty.

The document outlines the potential positive impacts of clean energy policies in Bangladesh, based on modelling by the USAID Catalyzing Clean Energy in Bangladesh (CCEB) program. It argues that prioritizing renewable energy over conventional fossil fuel sources in long-term planning will lead to significant greenhouse gas mitigation, job creation, and public health improvements.

The document highlights Peru's vulnerability to climate events, citing the severe impacts of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the high economic risks of climate change. It advocates for the implementation of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) to build resilience in priority sectors including water, agriculture, fisheries, forests, and health.

The study finds that a significant portion of diesel vehicle emissions in 11 major markets exceed certification limits, contributing to 38,000 premature deaths globally in 2015. Heavy-duty vehicles are the primary source of these excess emissions. Implementing next-generation standards beyond Euro 6/VI could avoid approximately 174,000 premature deaths by 2040.

The document analyzes two clean energy scenarios for Bangladesh: a short-term 'Clean Energy Policy 1' and a long-term 'Clean Energy Policy 2'. It finds that transitioning to clean energy can significantly reduce emissions, create thousands of jobs, and save lives by reducing air pollution, all while remaining cost-effective relative to conventional fossil fuel generation.

The paper examines interactions between six specific SDGs (1, 2, 3, 5, 9, and 14) using a seven-point scale to categorize relationships as reinforcing, enabling, or constraining. It finds that positive interactions generally outweigh negative ones, particularly for gender equality, which acts as a lever for multiple other goals. However, it highlights significant institutional barriers to integrated implementation, as most governments operate through sectoral ministries that lack joint agendas. The author argues for the creation of an international open knowledge platform to systematize SDG interaction analysis and suggests that 'mission-oriented innovation' and strategic foresight mechanisms can help overcome short-termism in infrastructure and industrial policy.

CAPE calls for a moratorium on fracking in British Columbia, citing preliminary research that links the practice to reproductive toxicity, asthma, and congenital heart disease. The organization argues that the greenhouse gas emissions from LNG projects will prevent B.C. from meeting its 2050 targets and advocates for the application of the precautionary principle to protect public health.

A coalition of medical experts and environmental advocates calls on Greater Manchester mayoral candidates to prioritize public health by meeting legal air pollution limits by 2020. The letter highlights the severe health impacts of air pollution in the region, noting that legal limits are exceeded in every local authority from Wigan to Stockport. The authors propose the implementation of Clean Air Zones and increased investment in public transport, walking, and cycling, while calling for a new national Clean Air Act to establish the right to breathe clean air in UK law.

A coalition of medical experts and environmental organizations calls on Liverpool City Region mayoral candidates to prioritize public health by ensuring the region meets legal air pollution limits by 2020 through the use of Clean Air Zones and increased investment in sustainable transport.

A coalition of health and environmental experts calls on West Midlands mayoral candidates to implement Clean Air Zones and invest in sustainable transport to address widespread air pollution. The letter highlights that legal pollution limits are exceeded in every local authority in the region, contributing to cardiovascular disease and asthma, and urges candidates to support a new national Clean Air Act.

A joint letter from NGOs to the UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, arguing that supporting the revised LCP BREF is essential for public health and environmental protection. The authors highlight that the new standards would significantly reduce premature deaths and health costs in Europe, while complementing the UK's domestic coal phase-out goals.

The document explores the emerging field of subseasonal-to-seasonal (S2S) predictions, which bridge the gap between short-range weather forecasts and long-range seasonal outlooks. It identifies a strong demand for these forecasts across sectors such as public health, disaster preparedness, water management, energy, and agriculture, while emphasizing the need to integrate social sciences to improve communication and decision-making.