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OAG 049 – January 2026

Protecting wildlife and habitats: Securing a sustainable future for palm oil

Andrew Ng discusses the significant impact of palm oil production on wildlife and habitats, highlighting its dual role as a widely consumed commodity and an environmental threat.

Public sector AI governance

David Littler from enChoice UK discusses the AI governance in the public sector, focusing on bridging the gap between its adoption and control.

Environment, energy and climate change policy in Iceland

Open Access Government presents the policies of the Icelandic Ministry of the Environment, Energy, and Climate, which develops and enforces government policy on environmental issues.

Measuring the future: Nanoscale metrology and the global race for technological competitiveness

Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe explains how to measure the future using nanoscale metrology and discusses the global competition for technological superiority.

Inflammation, autoimmunity and environmental exposures

Asal Shirazi BEM, the Founder and CEO of ASA Foundation, shares insights into how inflammatory mechanisms drive autoimmunity and highlights the role of environmental toxins, along with effective strategies to mitigate their impact.

The AI-driven transformation of aerospace

Alistair Leuchars, Deputy Director of Cyber and Digital at ADS Group Limited, discusses the transformation of civil aerospace driven by artificial intelligence in this insightful piece.

Canada’s commitment to climate action

Discover Canada’s commitment to climate action in light of the COP30, including commentary on climate change investment and research.

A three step roadmap for building democratic digital public infrastructure

In our recent report, we show that the most efficient governments are those that design their digital systems in line with democratic principles. The evidence is consistent across sectors and across countries.

Why advanced air handling units matter, now more than ever

Large public-sector buildings, such as hospitals, face a host of critical challenges, one of the most pressing being meeting higher standards for occupant health and sustainability without increasing operational costs. In the HVAC sphere, modern air handling systems, such as the Rhoss ADV DNAIR, make this easily achievable. Roberto Malozzi, MD for Klima-Therm, explains.

Agentic automation: A critical enabler for solving the NHS productivity challenge

As the NHS grapples with unprecedented demand, workforce pressures and growing elective backlogs, agentic automation is emerging as the key practical lever of choice.

The connectivity problem hiding in smart bins and heart monitors

Dominic Norton from Spitfire Network Services highlights the connectivity problem hiding in smart bins and heart monitors.

Sony UK technology centre to manufacture Afon Technology’s revolutionary diabetes management device

Afon Technology, a medtech company in Wales, aims to transform diabetes management with its non-invasive glucose monitoring device, GlucowearTM. The company recently partnered with Sony UK Technology Centre for manufacturing, a key step towards bringing the device to market.

Beyond the scribe: Building the AI partner healthcare can trust

Redefining clinical documentation through trusted, compliant, and connected AI that partners with clinicians, not replaces them.

Digital pathology in the cloud: Driving interoperability, AI integration, and future-ready diagnosis

Philips Healthcare tells us about the advantages of adopting cloud technology in digital pathology, emphasizing its role in enhancing interoperability, AI integration, and diagnostic efficiency.

Building blocks for policy change: Upholding the rights of all children affected by parental imprisonment

The article explores the challenges faced by the estimated 2.1 million children in Europe affected by parental imprisonment, emphasizing the need to shift from framing children as potential risks to recognizing their rights and dignity.

Research for AI policy design

The Joint Research Centre Director of Digital Transformation and Data, shares how the European Commission is working on artificial intelligence to inform policies that affect us all.

TMVs to manage water temperature and prevent legionella growth

Claire Jackson from HC Legionella Ltd examines the role of TMVs in managing water temperature and the challenges they pose in preventing Legionella growth within NHS buildings.

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