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A layered strategy for tackling antimicrobial resistance: the Swiss cheese model for policy, prevention, and engagement
No full textNavigating climate change and financial challenges: a study of agricultural finance in Albania
No full textThis study explores the interplay between climate change perceptions and financial access in Albania’s agricultural sector, emphasising the critical challenges faced by farmers in adapting to climate variability. Agriculture is a cornerstone of Albania’s economy but faces growing climate-related risks in the form of erratic precipitation, extreme weather and soil degradation. Simultaneously, financial barriers manifesting as high borrowing costs, strict collateral requirements and limited availability of tailored financial products constrain farmers’ capacity to invest in climate-resilient practices. Using a mixed-methods approach, we examine both supply- and demand-side dynamics in agricultural finance to understand farmers’ and agribusinesses’ perspectives on climate risks and financial accessibility, and the role of financial institutions in supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation. A comparative analysis with other Western Balkan countries identifies best practice to enhance Albania’s financial inclusion and resilience. While climate risk awareness is high, financial constraints remain a significant barrier. Targeted interventions can improve access to credit, transparency and efficiency in agricultural finance. These include climate-smart financial products, green loans, expanded insurance schemes, improved land tenure, streamlined EU funding and the integration of digital financial services such as mobile banking, fintech solutions and blockchain-based land registries. Addressing the structural challenges – weak farm structures, poor land tenure and limited market access – requires strengthened infrastructure, land consolidation, financial inclusion and policy alignment with climate goals to boost sustainability and food security
Construction and curation of a data set of historical mental health incidence in Norway
No full textWe present a structured data set allowing opportunity for insights into mental health admissions to Norwegian facilities covering the period 1872 to 1929. This resource enables quantitative analysis of historical mental health trends across multiple decades and may provide a deeper understanding of the burden of post-viral mental health conditions, which are of renewed interest following the coronavirus disease pandemic of the early twenty-first century. Our data set includes records from 29 facilities, comprising council, private, incarceration, state, and hospital facilities. To construct and curate our data set, we used optical character recognition using ABBYY Finereader to extract tables from historical reports. It was followed by manual validation, harmonization of facility names, and mapping of historical diagnostic terms to Bertillon’s classification of causes. In addition, sex and geography were incorporated as explanatory variables. We believe our data set offers a foundation for comparative historical studies and will contribute additional evidence to understanding long-term mental health patterns
Aligning interventions with the University Mental Health Charter: a stratified review of reviews of mental health and wellbeing interventions for higher education students
No full textThis stratified review of reviews evaluates the alignment of mental health and wellbeing interventions for higher education students within the University Mental Health Charter's domains. A narrative synthesis of 341 studies was conducted, extracted from 265 reviews. Interventions were stratified by the Mental Health Charter's domains—Live, Learn, and Support—and analysed for their impact on mental health outcomes. The “Live” domain, particularly proactive interventions and mentally healthy environments, had the highest number of studies, predominantly conducted via Randomised Controlled Trials. The “Learn” domain largely comprised quasi-experimental studies, while the “Support” domain featured pre-post designs without control groups. Interventions were primarily conducted in person and were universal, targeting undergraduate students, with North America being the most frequent research location. For the most frequent mental health outcomes (anxiety, depression, and stress), interventions showed mixed effectiveness across all domains, with no significant association between the type of intervention and its impact. Most studies were rated as having medium evidence strength, with less than 10 % classified as strong evidence. The findings highlight a critical need for diversified research focusing on underrepresented areas within the Mental Health Charter, such as academic progression and partnerships with external care providers. Additionally, there is a call for standardised outcome measures to enhance the robustness of future meta-analyses and the overall evidence quality. Addressing these gaps will support the effective implementation of a whole-university approach to student mental health
Pedagogies of peace and coexistence in a more-than-human world: an intergenerational dialogue on educational peacebuilding and climate action around the globe
No full textThis dialogical essay, based on a recent conference panel, features a conversation among 13 peace educators exploring critical intersections of peace, education, intercultural coexistence, and environmental stewardship. Informed by postcolonial and posthumanist perspectives, the dialogue includes reflective and artistic insights from senior scholars and emerging academics. Participants from nine countries share their experiences as educators, activists, and peace practitioners, addressing key issues in comparative and peace education. The discussion highlights global perspectives on social and ecological responsibilities across generations. The chapter concludes with a poetic prayer inspired by Louis MacNeice, emphasizing transformative peace education practices
Tackling security and climate challenges in the Lake Chad Basin requires collaboration
No full textClimate-resilient livelihoods, local and regional partnerships are needed to help a region already suffering devastating consequences of climate change, writes Aminata Niang
The political costs of the US-EU trade deal outweigh the economic impact
No full textThe US-EU trade deal announced in July has been portrayed as a one-sided agreement that damages European economic interests. Yet as Robert Basedow explains, the real costs for the EU are likely to be political rather than economic
Is the suspension of asylum applications in Greece justified?
No full textIn July, Greece implemented a three-month suspension on the processing of asylum applications from North Africa. Katerina Glyniadaki examines the rationale behind the decision and its likely implications for migration
How can Australia's upcoming Children's Online Privacy Code learn from the UNCRC’s General comment No. 25
No full textAs Australia’s Information Commissioner develops a Children’s Online Privacy Code, LSE’s Kim Sylwander and Professor Sonia Livingstone explain the key points they made in their submission to the consultation on the Code, on behalf of the Digital Futures for Children centre and 5Rights
Britain is falling behind the US and productivity is largely to blame
No full textThe gap in living standards between the UK and US has widened sharply in recent years. Aadya Bahl argues that reversing this trend means confronting the UK’s deep-rooted productivity and investment challenges