Introduction: Climate change poses a growing global health threat, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with fragile health systems and limited adaptive capacity.

This article reviews climate-smart forestry (CSF) as an integrated approach that combines climate mitigation and adaptation strategies in forest management while balancing ecological, economic, and social objectives. It examines key implementation strategies, policy frameworks, and challenges in adopting CSF practices globally to enhance forest resilience and carbon sequestration.

Wicked problems, such as water security, require a shift to transdisciplinary research by bringing disciplinary perspectives, conducting participatory research, and developing case-specific solutio

As the latest annual flagship report in the series, it details synergistic pathways for simultaneous pollution control and carbon reduction to drive green economic growth in China, offering highly actionable policy insights and real-world experience for advancing national climate goals.

The global challenge of water security is intensifying, driven by rapid population growth, industrialisation and climate change, making sustainable water reclamation and reuse an essential strategy

The lifestyles and worldviews of indigenous communities have long been deeply intertwined with natural resources, particularly water.

Drawing inspiration from recent European Union agricultural and environmental policy reforms, this study examines the barriers between scientific advancements, farm-scale applications, and the implementation of agricultural policies.

The study highlights that distress related to climate change is influenced by factors different from those affecting general distress, with trust in government and emotion regulation playing key roles in climate change distress. These findings suggest important targets for intervention and emphasize the responsibility of economic and political sectors to communicate effectively and address public concerns about climate change.