Nature: Sustainable Solutions to End Hunger

This Lancet Commission report, which follows from two earlier Lancet Series on obesity, examines the growing global prevalence of obesity within a wide context of common underlying societal and political drivers for malnutrition and climate change. The commission identifies malnutrition (in all its forms, including obesity, undernutrition, and other dietary risks) as the leading cause of poor health globally. It also notes that the health effects of climate change will compound the health challenges of…

This series of briefs by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) provides timely information on the topic of migration and environmental change. The briefs—drawing on case examples across the globe—present practical policy options, good practices, and lessons learned to channel the positive impacts of migration to adapt to environmental changes.

This special open-access issue of the American Journal of Public Health includes editorials; perspectives; historical, legal, and policy analyses; and peer-reviewed scientific articles about the intersection of climate change, environmental justice, and public health. Contributing authors explore the “carbon footprint” of the health sector; the connections between climate changes (including rising temperatures and air pollution) on various causes of mortality and morbidity; the impacts of business and political leadership on climate policy; and much more.…