We welcome 2025 with a thought-provoking edition that includes policy and research insights from experts, government officials, and various esteemed organisations.
This exciting edition includes special sections on communicable diseases, ageing, cancer, mental health, research and innovation, digital transformation, environment, and energy, among many others
In our health sections, Sarah Kabbani and Michael Craig from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention share their efforts in antibiotic stewardship. Don’t miss Lorna Rothery’s interview with Dr. John Glod from the National Cancer Institute, exploring challenges in childhood cancer treatment.
Jan Palmowski from The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities examines research and innovation themes for Europe’s recovery. From the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), Kristen Green emphasises the importance of carbon reduction plans for public sector suppliers and offers guidance for SMEs.
Dr. Susan Gardner from UNEP highlights messages from the world’s largest coral reef, while Patricia Kameri-Mbote discusses air pollution challenges in Africa’s megacities. RJ Sigurdson, Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, outlines priorities for supporting the province’s agriculture. Lastly, Ana Drăguțescu from ICLEI Europe addresses sustainable mobility challenges in urban areas.
Here are more highlights from our January 2025 edition. We are confident that you will find the following pieces exciting and informative.
Rare diseases and health equity
Rare Diseases International, whose community engages with the World Health Organization, examines rare diseases and health equity, emphasising shifting the paradigm through global action
Widespread soil management strategies adopted for higher profits and resilience
Dr Stephen Davies and Chris Gazey from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Government of Western Australia, explain how grain growers achieve higher profits and resilience through the widespread adoption of soil management strategies
Towards better health of Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous populations encounter numerous challenges in exercising their right
to health. Lorna Rothery discussed the importance of collaborative and culturally
sensitive approaches with Dr Sandra Del Pino, Advisor on Cultural Diversity at PAHO
Creating your carbon reduction plan: Five top tips for SMEs
Kristen Green, Head of Sustainability at Crown Commercial Service (CCS), explains the
importance of carbon reduction plans for public sector suppliers and how SMEs can simplify
the process of creating and maintaining one
Cancer and antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Infections are the second leading cause of death in cancer patients after cancer itself; Zisis Kozlakidis and Shalini Jayasekar Zurn discuss the challenges surrounding the interplay between cancer and AMR
Data science examined: AI and data in detail
Dr Clare Walsh, Director of Education at the Institute of Analytics, highlights data
science in a discussion that also includes comments on artificial intelligence (AI)
Innovating food security: Wrocław shapes a resilient food future
Jakub Mazur, Deputy Mayor of Wrocław, Poland, and a member of ICLEI Europe’s Regional Executive Committee, discusses innovative food security policies, including how Wrocław is shaping a resilient future through food
Immune function, inflammation, and cardiovascular disease
Inflammation can exacerbate risks for cardiovascular disease — and is informing new approaches to treatment
Measuring gravitational waves
Measuring gravitational waves is detailed here by the European Space Agency
Understanding common challenges in childhood cancer treatment
Lorna Rothery interviewed Dr John Glod from the National Cancer Institute,
which is part of the National Institutes of Health, about the main challenges in
childhood cancer treatment and the advancements in care
