Industry Overview - The Canadian agriculture sector is a significant contributor to the economy, generating $143.8 billion (7% of GDP) and employing 2.3 million people (1 in 9 jobs) in 2022 [129] - Canada is a top global exporter of agricultural commodities like wheat and canola, with agri-food exports reaching a record $82 billion in 2022 [129] - The sector is highly fragmented, with 96,702 sole proprietorships, 45,059 partnerships, and 43,233 family-owned corporations operating farms in 2021 [134] Emissions Profile - Agriculture accounted for 10% of Canada's total GHG emissions in 2021, emitting 69 Mt CO2e [137] - Emissions increased 35% from 1990 to 2021, driven by a doubling of crop production emissions [117] - CH4 from enteric fermentation (41%) and N2O from fertilizer use (33%) are the largest sources of agricultural emissions [118] - Beef cattle are the main contributor to enteric fermentation emissions (81%), followed by dairy cattle (15%) [161] Key Subsectors - The top 5 crops (canola, wheat, soybeans, corn, cannabis) account for 62% of total crop receipts [130] - The top 3 livestock categories (cattle, unprocessed milk, hogs) contribute 75% of total livestock receipts [133] - Beef production emitted 22 Mt CO2e in 2016, the largest share of agricultural emissions [167] Decarbonization Progress - Dairy emissions intensity decreased from 1.03 kg CO2e/liter in 2011 to 0.94 kg CO2e/liter in 2016 [108] - Beef emissions intensity fell from 12.6 kg CO2e/kg live weight in 2013 to 10.4 kg CO2e/kg live weight in 2021 [108] - Canadian canola, wheat, lentils and peas are less carbon-intensive than the same crops grown in France, Germany or the US [108] Target Setting - The SBTi FLAG methodology provides a framework for setting science-based emissions reduction targets in agriculture [25] - FLAG has two approaches: sectoral pathway (-3.03%/year reduction) and commodity pathway for 9 key agricultural products [28][29] - Rabobank and Nordea are among the financial institutions that have adopted SBTi FLAG for target setting [14] Challenges - Measuring emissions is complex due to diverse practices, regional variability, and lack of granular client data [279][280] - Smallholder farmers face barriers to adopting low-carbon practices due to slim profit margins and high upfront costs [124] - Balancing emissions reductions with increasing food production to meet growing global demand is a key challenge [125]

Industry Overview - The report focuses on the World Hand Hygiene Day (WHHD) 2025 campaign, emphasizing the importance of hand hygiene in healthcare settings and its alignment with broader infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies [2][3] - The campaign aims to promote global hand hygiene, particularly in healthcare, with a focus on fresh ideas to motivate healthcare workers and the IPC community [2] - The theme for WHHD 2025 will align with the campaign's core message, be easy to communicate, and provide practical actions for healthcare workers [2] Key Themes for WHHD 2025 - **WASH Infrastructure**: The campaign could focus on improving hand hygiene linked to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), particularly at the point of care, with considerations for climate and sustainability issues [4] - **Integration of IPC and Hand Hygiene**: This theme highlights the synergy between hand hygiene and broader IPC strategies, ensuring alignment with the IPC Global Action Plan and Monitoring Framework [5] - **Financing for IPC**: The theme targets policymakers, addressing the business case for investing in IPC and hand hygiene as part of overall healthcare funding [5] - **Innovation in Hand Hygiene**: Focus on technological innovations that improve hand hygiene practices, with discussions on the potential of new technologies [6] - **Glove Use and Green IPC**: This theme addresses the misuse of gloves in healthcare settings and explores the environmental impacts of improper glove disposal, linking to sustainable IPC practices [6] Recent Developments and Tools - The WASH framework, led by WHO and UNICEF, complements the Global Action Plan and encourages governments to implement adopted documents [7] - Key documents released include the Infectious Diarrhea and Healthcare Settings Operational Guide, which has been instrumental in shaping IPC and WASH actions during cholera and other infectious diarrhea outbreaks [10] - The Mpox Infection Prevention and Control Measures for Home Care and Isolation document provides guidelines for home care settings, particularly relevant given the ongoing Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) status for Mpox [11] - The Mpox Screening Form for Healthcare Facility Entrances was launched to ensure timely detection and prevention of infection spread [12] - The PPE Guidelines for Ebola and Marburg Disease infographic provides proper steps for donning and doffing PPE, relevant to the ongoing Marburg fever outbreak in Rwanda [13] AI and Digital Technologies in IPC - A project presented by Silvana Gastaldi focuses on integrating AI and digital technologies into IPC practices, aiming to enhance IPC strategies through emerging technologies [18][19] - The project will identify AI applications and digital technologies that support IPC implementation, assessing their practical applications, benefits, challenges, and economic aspects [19] - A survey will be launched in November 2024 to collect insights from healthcare professionals on AI and digital technologies in IPC, with results expected to inform IPC professionals on effective technology integration [21][22] Global IPC Network Updates - The WHO IPC Hub coordinates the Global IPC Network (GIPCN), which aims to strengthen national and international collaborations to enhance IPC systems, improve outbreak preparedness, and build capacity for surveillance [29] - The GIPCN meeting discussed updates on IPC progress, including the publication of the Surveillance of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) handbook, which introduces new HAI case definitions for low-resource settings [36] - The WHO IPC Unit is developing a protocol for conducting point prevalence studies, expected to be issued in early 2025, to provide technical support for surveillance and training [37] Advocacy and High-Level Events - The UN General Assembly's Political Declaration on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in September 2024 highlighted the role of IPC in preventing AMR, with a focus on achieving IPC minimum requirements in all countries [40][41] - The WHO IPC Unit is organizing a session on IPC during the High-Level Ministerial Conference in Saudi Arabia on AMR, presenting the results of a cost-effectiveness study on IPC conducted with OECD [41] - The Italian G7 Presidency will host an event focused on AMR and the One Health approach, where WHO IPC will present OECD data and finalize an investment case document for IPC and WASH in healthcare facilities [42] Environmental Sustainability in IPC - The concept of sustainability in IPC was discussed, with a focus on integrating environmental, social, and health system sustainability into IPC practices [89] - The misuse of gloves and their environmental impact, particularly in relation to waste management and climate change, was highlighted as a key area for IPC improvement [108] - The Infection Prevention Society (IPS) in the UK expressed strong support for environmental sustainability initiatives within IPC, noting it as a priority for their members [105]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - FIFA aims to enhance transparency in the football transfer system through the annual report on football agents, which includes an analysis of agent activities, licensing systems, and relevant updates [5][6] - In 2024, the total service fees for club agents in international transfers for male professional players amounted to USD 709.6 million, marking a decrease of 20.2% from 2023 but still the second-highest total ever recorded [7] - For female professional players, club agents earned just under USD 3.1 million in service fees in 2024, representing a growth of over 2.2 times compared to 2023 and more than six times the level in 2020 [8] Summary by Sections Overview - The report provides an extensive analysis of football agents' activities in international transfers, licensing systems, and updates relevant to football agents [5] Licensing System - FIFA received 19,827 licensing applications in 2024, with 10,887 individuals taking the exam and a pass rate of 40.4% [13] - 1,606 investigations were opened regarding potential non-compliance with eligibility requirements, with approximately 17% leading to license application rejections [14] - A total of 2,616 licenses were provisionally suspended on 1 October 2024, primarily due to non-payment of fees and failure to comply with continuing professional development (CPD) requirements [25][27] Agents in Men's Professional Football - The total spending on club agent service fees reached USD 709.6 million in 2024, a decrease of 20.2% from 2023 [43] - Club agents were involved in 2,185 international transfers, a 6.7% increase from 2023 [45] - UEFA clubs accounted for 85.4% of total spending on club agent service fees in international transfers worldwide [54] Agents in Women's Professional Football - Clubs in women's professional football spent just under USD 3.1 million on club agents in 2024, with a record 184 transfers involving club agents [92] - The number of transfers with player agents increased by 34.5% compared to 2023, reaching 515 transfers, which represents 22.6% of all international transfers in women's football [103] Methodology - The report analyzes international transfers of professional football players from 1 January 2024 to 4 December 2024, using data extracted from the Transfer Matching System (TMS) [110]

Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific investment rating for the industry Core Insights - Emiliano Martínez is recognized as the top goalkeeper with a scoring point of 26, followed by Ederson with 16 points and Unai Simón with 13 points [4][6] - The voting results indicate a strong preference for Emiliano Martínez among various voting parties, including coaches, captains, media, and fans [4][6][7] Summary by Relevant Sections - **Voting Results**: Emiliano Martínez received the highest points from coaches (518), captains (529), media (512), and fans (515,903) [4] - **Country Representation**: Emiliano Martínez represents Argentina, Ederson represents Brazil, and Unai Simón represents Spain, showcasing a diverse representation in the top rankings [6] - **Voting Breakdown**: The voting breakdown shows that Emiliano Martínez consistently received first-place votes across multiple countries, indicating widespread recognition of his performance [7][8]

FIFA Men's Coach Voting Results - Carlo Ancelotti ranked first with 595 points from coaches, 573 points from captains, 585 points from media, and 910,737 points from fans, totaling 26 scoring points [4] - Xabi Alonso ranked second with 395 points from coaches, 578 points from captains, 476 points from media, and 831,389 points from fans, totaling 22 scoring points [4] - Pep Guardiola ranked third with 301 points from coaches, 356 points from captains, 217 points from media, and 419,960 points from fans, totaling 10 scoring points [4] Top 5 FIFA Men's Coaches by Country - Carlo Ancelotti from Italy ranked first with 26 scoring points [6] - Xabi Alonso from Spain ranked second with 22 scoring points [6] - Pep Guardiola from Spain ranked third with 10 scoring points [6] - Luis de la Fuente from Spain ranked fourth with 9 scoring points [6] - Lionel Scaloni from Argentina ranked fifth with 5 scoring points [6] Voting Breakdown by Country Captains - Captains from various countries voted for Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso, and Pep Guardiola as their top three choices, with Ancelotti receiving the most first-place votes [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] Media Voting Results - Media representatives from different countries also voted for Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso, and Pep Guardiola as their top choices, with Ancelotti receiving the highest number of first-place votes [19][20][21][22][23][24][25]

Ranking Summary - Alyssa Naeher ranked first with 26 scoring points [26] - Cata Coll ranked second with 22 scoring points [26] - Mary Earps ranked third with 11 scoring points [26] - Ann-Katrin Berger ranked fourth with 9 scoring points [26] - Ayaka Yamashita ranked fifth with 4 scoring points [26] Voting Breakdown - Alyssa Naeher received 594 points from coaches, 530 points from captains, 598 points from media, and 267,022 points from fans [3] - Cata Coll received 458 points from coaches, 456 points from captains, 523 points from media, and 301,745 points from fans [3] - Mary Earps received 288 points from coaches, 329 points from captains, 139 points from media, and 145,335 points from fans [3] Voting Results by Country - Captains from various countries voted for Alyssa Naeher, Cata Coll, and Mary Earps in different orders [5][6][7][12][13][14] - Coaches from different countries also voted for Alyssa Naeher, Cata Coll, and Mary Earps in varying sequences [8][9][15][16][20][27] - Media representatives from multiple countries cast their votes for Alyssa Naeher, Cata Coll, and Mary Earps [10][11][17][18][19][21]

Investment Rating - The report provides an investment rating for the FIFA Women's Player industry, highlighting key players and their performance metrics [4][27]. Core Insights - Aitana Bonmatí is ranked first with a scoring point of 52, followed by Barbra Banda with 39 points and Caroline Graham Hansen with 37 points, indicating a competitive landscape among top players [4][27]. - The voting results from various countries show a diverse range of preferences, with Aitana Bonmatí receiving significant recognition across multiple regions [6][7]. - The report emphasizes the importance of media, coaches, and fans in the voting process, reflecting a comprehensive evaluation of player performance [6][28]. Summary by Sections Player Rankings - Aitana Bonmatí leads the rankings with 52 points, followed by Barbra Banda and Caroline Graham Hansen with 39 and 37 points respectively [4][27]. - The scoring points are calculated based on votes from coaches, captains, media, and fans, showcasing a multi-faceted evaluation system [4][27]. Voting Results - The voting results indicate a strong preference for Aitana Bonmatí, who received votes from various countries, demonstrating her global appeal [6][7]. - The report includes detailed voting breakdowns from different countries, highlighting the international nature of the awards [6][7]. Media Influence - Media votes play a crucial role in the overall scoring, with various media representatives contributing to the evaluation of players [28][29]. - The report outlines how media perceptions can influence player rankings and public opinion [28][29].

Voting Results - Emma Hayes ranked first with 545 points from coaches, 634 points from captains, 584 points from media, and 162,577 points from fans, totaling 23 scoring points [4] - Jonatan Giráldez ranked second with 465 points from coaches, 404 points from captains, 452 points from media, and 252,713 points from fans, totaling 20 scoring points [4] - Arthur Elias ranked third with 170 points from coaches, 122 points from captains, 159 points from media, and 252,796 points from fans, totaling 13 scoring points [4] Voting Breakdown by Country - Emma Hayes received the most first-place votes from captains across multiple countries, including Afghanistan, Algeria, Australia, and England [7][8][9] - Jonatan Giráldez received significant support from captains in countries such as Argentina, Spain, and Denmark [7][8][9] - Sonia Bompastor received notable votes from captains in countries like Angola, Burkina Faso, and France [7][8][9] Voting Breakdown by Media - Emma Hayes received strong media support from countries such as Australia, Austria, and Azerbaijan [18][19][20] - Jonatan Giráldez received significant media votes from countries like Croatia, Denmark, and Germany [18][19][20] - Sonia Bompastor received notable media votes from countries such as Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, and Cambodia [18][19][20] Voting Breakdown by Coaches - Emma Hayes received the most first-place votes from coaches in countries such as Afghanistan, Andorra, and Australia [13][14][15] - Jonatan Giráldez received significant support from coaches in countries like Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Belgium [13][14][15] - Sonia Bompastor received notable votes from coaches in countries such as Cabo Verde, Comoros, and Congo [13][14][15]

Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific investment rating for the industry Core Insights - Vinícius Jr emerged as the top player in the FIFA Men's Player voting, receiving a total of 48 scoring points, followed by Rodri with 43 points and Jude Bellingham with 37 points [3][5] - The voting results reflect a diverse range of players from various countries, indicating a competitive landscape in the football industry [5][6] - The voting process involved multiple parties, including coaches, captains, media, and fans, showcasing the collaborative nature of player recognition in the industry [6][7] Summary by Relevant Sections Voting Results - Vinícius Jr ranked first with 48 points, followed by Rodri (43 points) and Jude Bellingham (37 points) [3][5] - The voting included contributions from coaches, captains, media, and fans, highlighting the multifaceted evaluation of player performance [6][7] Player Recognition - The report emphasizes the significance of player recognition in the football industry, with Vinícius Jr receiving widespread acclaim across various voting categories [3][5] - The results indicate a strong fan engagement, particularly with Vinícius Jr receiving over 1 million votes from fans [3][5]

Industry Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly mention an industry investment rating [1][2][3] Core Viewpoints - The WHO Faith Network is actively engaged in health emergency preparedness, response, and resilience, with a focus on communication, advocacy, and trust-building [6] - The network collaborates with religious leaders, faith-based organizations, and communities to strengthen national responses to health emergencies [5] - The PRET Initiative aims to enhance pandemic preparedness by focusing on modes of transmission and leveraging existing systems and tools [11][20] Key Areas of Interest (2022-23) Communication and Advocacy - Focus on sharing accurate health information and advocating for health equity and vaccine access [6] - Development of evidence on the role of trust and religious leaders in health emergencies [6] Strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness - Partnership between WHO and faith partners to enhance preparedness, response, and resilience [6] - Development of preparedness checklists for faith partners, including piloting and refining for dissemination [6] Strategy Dissemination and Operationalization - Dissemination of the WHO strategy for engaging religious leaders and faith-based organizations in health emergencies [6] - Mapping of health assets and infrastructure owned by faith-based organizations [6] Research and Documentation - Collection, documentation, and publication of research on various topics related to health emergencies and faith-based engagement [6] Upcoming Initiatives and Meetings - Tentative theme for upcoming meetings: hospital simulation exercises [4] - PRET Partners Engagement Forum scheduled for 1.5 hours, with breakout sessions by topic [26] - Combined meetings planned for 2025 and beyond, focusing on epidemic and pandemic preparedness [30] Technical Briefings and Publications - Technical briefings on influenza H5N1, Mpox, and global health emergency architecture [22] - Publication of a comment in Lancet Global Health on faith as a complex system in health emergency preparedness [14] - Christian Health Asset Mapping Consortium published a concept paper on faith-based public-private partnerships [25] Integration and Collaboration - Integration of the Faith Network into the PRET Partners Engagement Forum [26] - Collaboration with the World of Work Network and Trust Partners Engagement Forum [33] - Dialogue on trust with the Global Preparedness and Monitoring Board, with findings included in the 2025 GMPM Report [28] Future Directions - Consolidation within the Pandemic Preparedness Global Platforms Unit, focusing on health in the world of work and trust [33] - Frequency of meetings set at every 2 months, with plenary and breakout sessions [34] - Next Partners Engagement Forum tentatively scheduled for the last week of January [35]