Here's how automation and job creation can go hand in hand
We are often told that millions of jobs will be lost to automation in the coming years, but the real impact depends on how we manage the transition.
Revathi Advaithi
September 26, 2022
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What you need to know about the global energy sector this week
Our round-up brings you the latest global energy news: Europe spends billions to cushion costs, oil prices wobble and why Estonians could face blackouts.
Roberto Bocca
September 26, 2022
Endangered elements are a big risk for the world – here’s why
Everything on Earth is made from 90 chemical elements – but some of them are endangered and could get used up, the European Chemical Society warns.
Victoria Masterson
September 26, 2022
How digitalization kept aid coming to flood-hit Pakistanis
Massive flooding has upturned the lives of 70 million Pakistanis. This digital financial inclusion scheme means the country's poorest can still access aid.
Zarrar Sehgal
September 26, 2022
What happens to an organization when it has no security culture?
Every organization has a security culture. The challenge is to understand it as it stands today, define what you want it to be and go about making that happen.
Jacqueline Jayne
September 26, 2022
Climate tipping points and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top stories: China urges EU to take climate change steps; Japan starts carbon credit trial; World at 'positive tipping point' in climate fight – Al Gore.
Kate Whiting
September 26, 2022
11 climate leaders share their visions for saving the planet: Sustainable Development Impact Meetings
Climate leaders at the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings held during UN Week in New York discuss innovative ways of tackling climate change and building a better future for all.
Natalie Marchant and Kateryna Gordiychuk
September 23, 2022
10 top takeaways from this week's Sustainable Development Impact Meetings
Some of the main takeaways from the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2022 - from upskilling workers to the energy crisis.
Chinmay Jadhav
September 23, 2022
This technology turns windows into solar panels, here’s how
Solar glass that turns windows into transparent solar panels could turn skyscrapers into solar farms, experts say.
Victoria Masterson
September 23, 2022
How has global warming fuelled extreme weather this year? 5 climate change stories to read this week
From climate-induced mass migration to the impact of the green energy transition on jobs, here are some of this week's top climate change stories from Agenda.
Tom Crowfoot
September 23, 2022
Africa is leading the way in solar power potential
Africa’s solar energy potential puts it ahead of the Americas, Asia, Oceania, Europe and Russia, new data shows. But more investment is urgently needed.
Victoria Masterson
September 23, 2022
What does a post-growth economy look like? One social entrepreneur explains
Partnering with nature is the only way to achieve true sustainability, says Tariq Al-Olaimy. In this Q&A, the social entrepreneur offers insight on the potential of partnering with nature to achieve true sustainability and new economic paradigms
Lukas Bester
September 23, 2022
How can we deliver sustainable healthcare? 3 industry leaders lay out solutions
Three industry leaders tackling the massive challenge of delivering sustainable healthcare talk about making a real-world difference.
Pooja Chhabria
September 23, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act offers much-needed certainty for climate start-ups
Inflation, COVID-19 and conflict are fuelling global economic uncertainty. But, for climate start-ups, the US Inflation Reduction Act actually eases some of this pressure.
Illai Gescheit
September 23, 2022