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This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by highlighting the significant impact of climate change on mental health, emphasizing the need for awareness and interventions to address both physical and psychological health issues caused by environmental changes. By identifying the mental health risks associated with climate change and advocating for further research and interventions, the study aims to improve overall well-being and resilience among affected individuals. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by underscoring the universal nature of these mental health challenges, showing that climate change affects diverse populations regardless of age or gender, and advocating for equitable access to mental health support and resources to mitigate these risks for all individuals.

This chapter aligns with SDG Goals 7, 11, and 13 by exploring the significance of international partnerships and collaborations in promoting innovation and expanding renewable energy initiatives in Africa. It offers pragmatic suggestions for incorporating renewable energy alternatives into Africa's development agenda.

This study evaluated the behavioral, physiological, and molecular effects of social isolation (SI) in adult zebrafish, and whether the animals recover such changes after their reintroduction to the social environment. The results show that SI altered social behaviors, neural activity, and serotonergic and dopaminergic signaling in zebrafish, but these changes were reversed after the animals were reintroduced to a social context for 6 days.

In this chapter, interesting research progress on nanoclay-based materials for energy storage and conversion applications is discussed. Some of the notable advantages of using this class of materials for electrochemical applications include its availability, low cost, porous structures, hydrophilic nature, high specific surface, high thermal stability, mechanical stability, and good ionic conductivity. The discussion speculates that the field can be potentially employed in fabricating inexpensive, scalable, application-specific nanoclay-based materials for advanced energy applications.