The FCDO Services Carbon Reduction Plan commits to Net Zero by 2050 and outlines a baseline of 1,454 tCO₂e in 2017-18, declining to 1,007 tCO₂e in 2024-25 (-31%) by reducing Scope 1, 2 and selected Scope 3 emissions. Key targets include a 56% overall emissions cut by March 2025, a 42% reduction in domestic flights, an 89% cut in paper use, and a 28% water reduction. The plan emphasises sustainable procurement, digital transformation and a zero-emission vehicle fleet by 2027.

The report warns that global displacement has surged 187 percent since 2012, reaching 123.2 million people in 2024, while UK ODA cuts have weakened long-term poverty reduction, climate resilience and conflict-prevention programmes. Women and girls face disproportionate risks, including GBV, loss of livelihoods and exclusion from essential services. Climate-related disasters now drive over 26 million displacements annually, compounding conflict and poverty. The report urges a coherent FCDO strategy, improved data use, restored gender-specific funding and stronger partnerships with local organisations.

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.