Research

Policy implications of net-zero emissions: A multi-model analysis of United States emissions and energy system impacts

Elsevier, Energy and Climate Change, Volume 6, December 2025
Many countries, subnational jurisdictions, and companies are setting net-zero emissions goals; however, questions remain about strategies to reach these targets, policy measures, technology gaps, and economic impacts. We investigate the potential policy implications of reaching economy-wide net-zero CO2 emissions across the United States by 2050 using results from a multi-model comparison with 14 energy-economic models.
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SDG:

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 13: Climate action

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2026

An estimated 1.3 billion people around the world live with a significant disability - that’s 1 in 6 of us.

Each year on 3 December, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) highlights the importance of advancing the rights, well-being and full inclusion of persons with disabilities in every aspect of society.

To mark this important day, Elsevier has curated a free-to-access special collection featuring the latest research and insights, now available on the RELX SDG Resource Centre. Explore the collection. 

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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Tags:

Health and wellbeing; Diversity and inclusion, Global

Issues in teaching mathematics due to switching to English as a medium of instruction within primary schools of Rwanda

Elsevier,

The Journal of Mathematical Behavior, Volume 80, December 2025, 101270

This qualitative study explored challenges faced by upper primary mathematics teachers in Rwanda following the switch to English as the medium of instruction.

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SDG:

Goal 4: Quality education; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Tags:

Education, Africa

The experiences of students with physical disabilities in inclusive education: A qualitative systematic review

Elsevier,

Educational Research Review, Volume 49, November 2025

This article presents a qualitative systematic review on the experiences of students with physical disabilities in inclusive education settings.
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SDG:

Goal 4: Quality education; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Tags:

Education, Global

Vocal smile is recognized but not embodied in autistic adults

Elsevier,

iScience, Volume 28, 21 November 2025

The study found that while autistic adults accurately recognized vocal smiles, they did not exhibit the same motor resonance (facial muscle activity) as neurotypical adults in response to emotional prosody.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Science, Europe

Microbiological hygiene and food safety assessment of urban aquaponic farming

Elsevier,

International Journal of Food Microbiology, Volume 442, 2 November 2025

This research underscores the potential of aquaponic systems to contribute to sustainable urban food production while emphasizing the importance of stringent water quality and hygiene practices to ensure food safety in global food systems.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being
Global

Predictors of teacher turnover in public and private preprimary classrooms in Ghana

Elsevier,

Teaching and Teacher Education, Volume 166, November 2025

This study examines factors influencing preprimary teacher turnover in peri-urban Ghana, finding that 22% of teachers left their positions within a school year. Psychological well-being, including depression, anxiety, and job satisfaction, was the strongest predictor of turnover and mediated the impact of personal stressors. The findings emphasize the importance of holistic support addressing both personal and professional needs to improve teacher retention and education quality.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 4: Quality education

Tags:

Education; Health and wellbeing, Africa

UN Climate Event (COP 30)

Elsevier

COP30 is the 30th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP), an annual global meeting where world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations, and civil society leaders gather to discuss actions to tackle climate change. It is considered one of the world's key events on the subject. COP30 is a historic opportunity for Brasil to reaffirm its leadership in climate change negotiations and global sustainability.

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SDG:

Goal 13: Climate action
Global

Supply chain management in response to climate change: A system dynamics approach

Elsevier, Sustainable Production and Consumption, Volume 60, November 2025
This study analyzes decarbonization efforts of 1,095 European firms, identifying six key strategic pathways—ranging from risk diagnosis to supply chain redesign—and uses a systems dynamics approach to reveal how these interconnected strategies influence climate risk performance. The findings offer valuable tools for managers and policymakers to coordinate supply chain actions more effectively, fostering continuous innovation and improved sustainability outcomes.
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SDG:

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

Tags:

Climate Change, Global

Health in the Time of Nature Crisis

Elsevier, Archives of Medical Research, Volume 56, November 2025
This review highlights how the nature crisis, particularly climate change, is reshaping the distribution and intensity of diseases, posing significant challenges for global and local health policies. It underscores the urgent need for adaptive, multidisciplinary health strategies that address vulnerable populations and prioritize mitigation efforts to build a sustainable relationship between humans and nature.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 13: Climate action

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

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