Environment and Natural Resource Security

I’m taking the train to Davos – here’s why

It's better for carbon emissions, sure. But did you know you're also more comfortable and productive when you ditch air travel for the train?

Herman Betten 05 Dec 2019

Global Health

How venture capital can transform global health

A VC model could help patients in low and middle-income countries, where non-communicable diseases are a health burden.

Dr Nina Rawal 05 Dec 2019

Long-Term Investing, Infrastructure and Development

Sovereign investment funds could be the answer to the SDGs

Investment in Fourth Industrial Revolution infrastructure yields healthy returns, while developing countries build prosperity.

Marco Kamiya and Winston Ma Wenyan 04 Dec 2019

Climate Change

Climate adaptation could make the world more peaceful

Climate change is recognized as a likely catalyst in conflicts across the world - which is why climate adaptation could help bring peace as well as stability.

Daniel Pearson 04 Dec 2019

Cybersecurity

Encryption is under attack. Here's why that matters

Interpol is the latest law enforcement agency to demand tech firms provide access to encrypted communications - but doing so could be a gift to cybercriminals. We look at the arguments.

Adrien Ogée and Marco Pineda 04 Dec 2019

Decarbonizing Energy

Putting a price on carbon will help New York state achieve a clean energy future

New York has passed a law requiring the state's energy to be emission-free by 2040 - and a new carbon-pricing scheme could be key to achieving this goal. Here's how it works

Richard Dewey 04 Dec 2019

Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Fourth Industrial Revolution redefines the economy, no more 'shareholders first' and other top stories of the week

Also in this week's stories: why the world needs a grand coalition to tackle climate change and the 5 ways to swim as part of a 'liquid workforce'.

Adrian Monck 29 Nov 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Whales are vital to curb climate change - this is the reason why

Scientists have discovered that whales play a significant role in carbon capture - and now the International Monetary Fund has put a value on how much they're worth to us. This is why, saving whales is more important than planting trees to stop climate change.

Katharine Rooney 29 Nov 2019

Digital Economy and Society

Here's how we make the internet safer for children

How can children be safer online without losing access to the benefits of the digital world?

Joanna Rubinstein and Lina Fernandez 29 Nov 2019