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Climate Action

These 4 companies are removing carbon dioxide from the ocean. Here's how

Direct Ocean Capture removes CO2 from seawater, offering another pathway on the world’s quest for carbon dioxide removal and climate mitigation.

Andrea Willige

October 25, 2024

Health and Healthcare Systems

What are neglected tropical diseases – and what are we doing about them?

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) impact more than 1 billion people in poor and marginalized communities. What are they and how is the world fighting them?

Victoria Masterson and Rebecca Geldard

October 24, 2024

Fourth Industrial Revolution

California AI bill blocked by governor, and other digital technology stories you need to know

Top stories: AI bill blocked by California governor; US-UK to set up joint children's online safety working group; India central bank governor warns on financial stability risks of AI.

Cathy Li

October 23, 2024

Health and Healthcare Systems

What is menopause – and how does it impact women’s health and work life?

The menopause is the end of a woman's reproductive years. Here’s how lack of understanding of this women’s health issue impacts individuals and the economy.

Charlotte Edmond

October 23, 2024

Several people standing outside a bookstore in Japan: Bookstores in Japan are being positioned as cultural hubs that foster engagement

Arts and Culture

How promoting bookstores in Japan can help build an inclusive society

Japan is promoting bookstores in Japan as cultural hubs to foster community engagement, broaden perspectives and support an inclusive, resilient society.

Naoko Tochibayashi and Mizuho Ota

October 23, 2024

More can be done to accelerate renewable energy investments in Africa.

Energy Transition

How legislation can help boost renewable energy investments in Africa

Africa has a key role to play in the energy transition but its success depends on how governments use legislation to promote investment in renewable energy.

Goodness Esom

October 23, 2024

Nature and Biodiversity

How innovative financing instruments are accelerating action on nature

A new report from the World Economic Forum offers businesses guidance on how to approach innovative nature financing instruments like biodiversity credits.

Alessandro Valentini

October 23, 2024

Man in blue t-shirt walking in crowd of people: Digital tools for social protection are yet to prevent exclusion amongst those marginalized by society.

Emerging Technologies

Digital tools for social protection: How to foster community resilience and equality

Digital technologies can empower marginalized communities via access to information, better accountability and collective action for social protection.

Aaditeshwar Seth

October 23, 2024

Aerial view of Planet Earth with clouds, horizon and little bit of space, make feelings of being in heaven. Dramatic clouds and orange sunlight all over the planet. Cloudscape and stratosphere from above at 30000 feet. Geoengineering, climate intervention.

Climate Action

Geoengineering: Building ethics, transparency and inclusion into climate intervention research

These 5 principles aim to ensure all voices are heard and all risks and benefits are evaluated when research decisions are being made about geoengineering.

Lisa Graumlich

October 23, 2024

The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, United States: San Francisco is committed to enhancing its urban biodiversity.

Urban Transformation

How San Francisco is driving urban biodiversity solutions for a greener future

San Francisco is leading the way in urban biodiversity, enhancing green spaces and fostering climate resilience for a sustainable future.

London Breed and Mark Watts

October 23, 2024

Asih, 64, a Tenggerese farmer, waters her crops in Ngadirejo village, East Java, Indonesia.

Climate Action

Water crisis putting 50% of world's food production at risk, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week

Other top news this week: COP16 biodiversity delegates must 'convert words to action'; Deep-ocean heatwaves may be under-reported, and more.

David Elliott

October 23, 2024

Phnom Penh, Cambodia - January 24, 2016: Cars and motorcycles rush in front of the Royal Palace at sunset in Cambodia capital city. Sustainable transport in Asia.

Climate Action

The transport sector is a major source of emissions in Asia. Here are 6 ways to fix that

6 steps Asian countries can take to build more sustainable transport infrastructure and help to improve the world’s chances of beating climate change.

James Leather and Sudhir Gota

October 22, 2024

Black and white industrial machine: Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating more efficient operations in manufacturing.

How AI is transforming the factory floor

AI is transforming factories, optimizing production, cutting costs and boosting sustainability – the Global Lighthouse Network provides examples.

Benjamin Schönfuß

October 22, 2024

Cybersecurity

We must reduce complexity to ensure strong cybersecurity. Here's why

Reducing complexity is key to strong cybersecurity. Consolidation and AI improve visibility and proactive defence, making networks resilient and secure.

Dorit Dor

October 22, 2024

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