Biodiversity Loss Chemical Pollution

Doughnut of social and planetary boundaries monitors a world out of balance. Nature.

A reimagined doughnut economics framework shows that over the past two decades, progress in meeting people’s basic needs has been slow, while environmental pressures continue to rise. The richest countries are responsible for over 40% of environmental impacts, while the poorest face more than 60% of social shortfalls, emphasizing the need for equitable economies that care for people and planet.

October 1, 2025 • Research & Reports

Fanning, A.L. and Raworth, K.

Nutritional Diseases Climate Change

Rising temperatures increase added sugar intake disproportionately in disadvantaged groups in the USA. Nature Climate Change.

The study links rising temperatures to higher added sugar consumption, mainly from sweetened beverages and frozen desserts. Vulnerable groups face greater increases, with nationwide intake projected to rise significantly under climate change, stressing urgent health adaptations.

September 8, 2025 • Research & Reports

He, P., Xu, Z., Chan, D., et al.

Climate Change Economics and Economic Systems

Projections of Climate Change Vulnerability Along the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways 2020–2100. Nature.

The database provides global country-level projections of socioeconomic vulnerability from 2020–2100 under three Shared Socioeconomic Pathways. It tracks seven key dimensions to assess future climate, disaster, and shock-related risks.

September 1, 2025 • Research & Reports

Huisman, J., Martyr, R., Rott, R., et al.

Life Stage and Reproductive Health Resource Scarcity

The role of medicine for the alleviation of resource scarcity: Towards a ‘Consumption and Production Medicine’ framework. The Journal of Population and Sustainability.

Despite technological progress, humanity operates beyond planetary biophysical limits and continues to face unmet needs. This paper explores the intersection of medicine, economic wellbeing and ecological sustainability in the context of global resource scarcity.

August 29, 2025 • Research & Reports

Pseiridis, A.

Economics and Economic Systems Governance and Policy

How to Build a Well-Being Economy for People and Planet. ET Edge Insights.

August 24, 2025 • News

Tsao, C.F.