The report titled "FCDO and Disability-Inclusive Development" outlines the significant barriers faced by people with disabilities worldwide, including heightened risks of violence, poverty, and discrimination. Despite some progress in promoting disability inclusion, the UK's cuts to the development budget—from 0.7% to 0.5% of Gross National Income (GNI)—have severely impacted efforts in this area. The report highlights that only 0.7% of FCDO's disability-inclusive spending is directed towards disability-focused projects. Globally, 1.3 billion people live with disabilities, with 80% residing in low and middle-income countries. Among women with disabilities, only 20% are employed, and they are up to 10 times more likely to experience gender-based violence. Additionally, 240 million children have disabilities and face significant barriers to education. The report notes reductions in disability-specific interventions, including support for 8,000 children with disabilities in Ethiopia. It calls for improved data collection, better mainstreaming of disability inclusion in development policies, and meaningful engagement with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) to safeguard and support disabled individuals effectively.

The report "Creating ‘Islands of Agreement and Civility’ through Humanitarian Negotiations" explores the potential for humanitarian negotiations to manage conflicts, particularly in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine

The study presented in the article "Soybean photosynthesis and crop yield are improved by accelerating recovery from photoprotection" explores the impact of bioengineering on soybean plants' photosynthetic efficiency and crop yield. By modifying specific genetic traits to accelerate recovery from photoprotection, researchers achieved significant improvements in soybean performance. The bioengineered soybean lines exhibited an average increase of 24.5% in seed yield across five independent lines, with the highest increase reaching 33%. This enhancement in yield was achieved without altering the seed protein and oil content. The findings underscore the potential of bioengineering to enhance crop performance under varying light conditions, supporting strategies to improve photosynthesis and address future global food security challenges. With projections indicating that 840 million people may be undernourished by 2030, this advancement is crucial for sustainably increasing crop yields and tackling food security issues.