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The world’s greatest challenges don’t always have simple answers. Going beyond the surface is critical when it comes to solving global problems. Our experts know how important it is to look back at history and consider the big picture if we want to find solutions that work. 

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Why Is It So Hard to Engage Local Communities in Climate Vulnerability Assessments?

A new report shows why meaningfully engaging communities in climate vulnerability assessments remains harder than it seems, and what to do about it.

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May 14, 2026

Decoding the Belt and Road Initiative’s Legal Architecture

This article unpacks the Belt and Road Initiative's legal architecture—covering hard law (such as treaties and contracts), soft law (such as memoranda of understanding), and the unique role of China's state-owned enterprises—and sets out recommendations for host country policy-makers on how to navigate this hybrid legal environment.

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May 7, 2026

Europe’s Sustainable Public Procurement Ambition Has a Measurement Problem. The data to fix it already exists.

Measuring the real environmental impact of EU public procurement is already possible using data that governments already collect.

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May 5, 2026

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