More than 1,100 people from around the world joined the twelfth edition of RELX SDG Inspiration Day: Countdown for the Environment: Climate Action to Advance the SDGs, held virtually on 4 June 2026. Bringing together participants from across business, academia, civil society, government and international organisations, the annual event provided a platform to explore solutions, share insights and accelerate progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Watch the highlights and session recordings to discover the insights, ideas and inspiration from this year's event.
Climate change remains one of the defining challenges of our time, with the UN warning that global temperatures are likely to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels within the next decade unless urgent action is accelerated. Progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) depends on bold innovation, strong collaboration, and shared commitment across science, policy, industry and society.
This multi-country study explored nurses' and midwives' awareness, perceptions, and attitudes regarding climate change and sustainable healthcare practices.
Climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, causing mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and substance use. This article presents the development of a Climate Change Vulnerability and Impact (CCVI) Module as a supplement to WHO's Flexible Interview for ICD-11 (FLII-11).
Both National Missing Children's Day and International Missing Children's Day are observed on May 25 each year as a reminder for raising awareness about the issue of child abduction, missing children and child exploitation. Since 2000, LexisNexis® Risk Solutions has partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) to support the ADAM™ Program to help locate missing children as quickly as possible.
International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, celebrated under the theme “Acting locally for global impact”, highlights how local actions and community-led efforts can drive meaningful global progress in protecting biodiversity. To mark the occasion, Elsevier has curated a special collection of journal articles and book chapters exploring biodiversity, ecosystems, sustainability, and environmental resilience, including research on topics such as the diversity of soil microorganisms and their impact on soil functions.
This report analyzes the development of sustainable finance in the UAE, focusing on market growth, regulatory frameworks, greenwashing risks, Islamic finance integration, and the role of renewable energy in driving investment opportunities.
