Agenda articles

Protected areas store as much carbon as fossil fuels emit per year, study finds

A new study has found that protected areas store as much carbon as fossil fuels emit per year and thus play a vital role in mitigating climate change.

El Niño weather patterns could impact global food production. Here's how

In Asia, El Niño could lead to crop failures, food shortages, and forest fires. However, in the US, it could help alleviate severe drought in the Southwest.

Future of banking: 5 trends reshaping a sector in turmoil

The banking sector must navigate inflationary pressures, rapid normalization of monetary policies and growing fragmentation after a disruptive few years.

How pesticides and fertilizers have resulted in loss of 500 million birds

Other factors that are contributing to the decline of bird populations include climate change, changes in forest cover, and urbanisation. This is how to respond.

Blue economy: how business leaders and scientists are improving ocean health

The blue economy is rising. Learn how innovative global businesses are working together to protect, restore and support the ocean and the blue economy.

6 internet habits that can compromise your cybersecurity

The internet has become an essential part of our lives, but bad habits can leave you and your data vulnerable. Here's how experts suggest you can protect yourself from cybercrime.

How new approaches to fashion, architecture and more can drive climate action

New regenerative approaches to what we eat, wear and build can reduce emissions and restore natural resources. Here's the impact they can have on climate action.

Rice is both a victim and a villain in terms of the climate crisis. Here’s why

Rice, a staple crop for more than half the world, is poised for global shortages. Here's how its production is impacted by the climate crisis and what must be done next.

How a global tech company put gender equity at the heart of its business and why that paid off

The global economy has greater potential to thrive if women participate. Mastercard outlines three lessons learned from its own gender equity initiatives.

Recycled material could help tackle many of fast fashion’s environmental problems. Here’s how

Fast fashion has low prices but a high environmental cost, so tech enabling material to be recycled will be key in making the industry more sustainable.

UN treaty aims to end global plastic pollution – and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week 

Top nature stories: UN treaty aims to end global plastic pollution; Almost half of animal species are in decline; New York is sinking under the weight of its skyscrapers.

Will erasing economic ties hinder climate progress?

Rewiring supply chains and reducing dependencies for political reasons, rather than figuring out more ways to cooperate, may not be the best use of precious time.