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A COVID-like global cyber pandemic is inevitable. Here are 3 lessons from the coronavirus crisis on how the world can better prepare for it and respond.
Like the crews in Hokusai's painting, those on the COVID-19 frontlines are fighting waves armed with a strong sense of purpose. We can all learn from them.
Economic insecurity and mental health mean young people will need urgent support during and after the pandemic. Here's what policy-makers should focus on.
Today's top stories: UK eases lockdown; big queues for free food in Geneva; Spain reports lowest rate of new cases in 3 months; cases in NYC top 200,000.
From a short film to the deep ocean, these are some of the stories that might have passed you by.
Finding the time and inclination to look after our own mental health is important, and doesn't need to be onerous. Here are 4 steps we can all take.
The oceans are increasingly under threat from a host of different factors - and so far, the international response has not been good enough.
COVID-19 has exposed drastic inequality – and the pandemic will likely push more people into poverty. Here's why we need civil society more than ever.
Around 70% of existing coal capacity is in China, India and 20 other developing countries. Here's how they can phase out coal power and go green instead.
The Forum on Thursday hosted its latest virtual briefing on COVID-19 in Africa, in partnership with the World Health Organization.
Small, developing nations are the most vulnerable to the impact of COVID-19. A shift in the development finance ecosystem will help them build resilience.
Africa's COVID-19 response must be built on countries' existing resources. Here's a blueprint based on young people, technology, and community volunteers.
India has some of the most aggressive renewable energy targets, but COVID-19 puts the model at risk. Will short-term needs distract from long-term goals?
Cases of mental illness have risen by 20% in India since it went into lockdown. Here are three community-based responses to help stymie this growing crisis
A social enterprise in the Philippines is helping food producers navigate the logistical challenges of COVID-19 restrictions.
The Forum on Thursday hosted its latest virtual briefing on the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic on Africa, in partnership with the World Health Organization.
The Forum on Thursday hosted it first virtual briefing on the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic on Asia, in partnership with the World Health Organization.
The pandemic poses immediate risks to the mental and physical health of migrant children held in US custody. Here are 6 ways the government should act.
The utility sector is being transformed - and this has opened it up to a new range of cyber-threats.Here, two industry experts discuss this new paradigm.
When deciding on policies and stimulus measures to kickstart the global economy, policymakers should invest in the shipping industry's green transition.
Governments are monitoring it closely to decide whether to lift their lockdowns. But what actually is the “reproduction number”, and how do we keep it low?
Medical delivery drones have been supplying clinics in Africa for several years. Now they’re being deployed in the fight against coronavirus and are being trialed in the US.
COVID-19 is inflicting suffering in every sector of the seafood industry, from fishing to restaurants. But blockchain's ability to account for every link in the supply chain could minimiz...
COVID-19 and the subsequent collapse in oil prices have created an opportunity for unprecedented global collaboration on a sustainable energy transition.
The disruption to supply chains due to coronavirus is causing tonnes of fresh produce to be wasted in the U.S., as farmers are unable to get their produce to market.
We are in the thick of a pandemic - but one day, it will end. Belgian virologist Guido Vanham explores how that might happen - and what are the factors at play.
Billionaires and philanthropists aim to ease the damage inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic by raising funds for food charities.
