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The stories shaping the Global, Regional and Industry agendas

Global Agenda

COVID-19

Some of the non-coronavirus stories you might have missed

From a short film to the deep ocean, these are some of the stories that might have passed you by.

Joe Myers 29 May 2020

COVID-19

4 steps for looking after our mental health during these unsettling times

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.

Amit Mehra 29 May 2020

The Ocean

The world must pull together to stem the urgent crisis in our oceans

The oceans are increasingly under threat from a host of different factors - and so far, the international response has not been good enough.

Tetsuji Ida 29 May 2020

COVID-19

3 reasons why civil society is essential to COVID-19 recovery

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.

Johanna Rick 29 May 2020

Future of Energy

How to replace coal power with renewables in developing countries

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.

Donald Kanak 29 May 2020

COVID-19

Don't assume there'll be a 'a post-COVID-19 era' - historian Niall Ferguson tells World Vs Virus

Historian Niall Ferguson tells the World Vs Virus podcast why we'll have to learn to live with COVID-19 and says economic recovery will be slow and hard.

Robin Pomeroy 29 May 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 29 May

Today's top stories: 3 in 4 new cases in Spain diagnosed in just 2 cities. Chile announces free healthcare for healthworkers.

Linda Lacina 29 May 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19 will accelerate the revolution in energy systems

Decentralized systems in which power is generated and stored where it will be used are more robust in the face of crises.

Claudia Vergueiro Massei 29 May 2020

Global Health

Thousands of health professionals call on world leaders to prioritize a greener future, post-pandemic

In an open letter to G20 countries, medical workers urge governments to create a healthier, cleaner world – and not return to business-as-usual economics.

Harry Kretchmer 28 May 2020

Regional Agenda

COVID-19

COVID-19 in Africa: WHO media briefing on 28 May

The Forum on Thursday hosted its latest virtual briefing on COVID-19 in Africa, in partnership with the World Health Organization.

Beatrice Di Caro 28 May 2020

COVID-19

What small island nations – like Saint Lucia – need to survive and thrive in the post-pandemic world

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.

Allen Chastanet, Thierry Déau, and Terri Toyota 21 May 2020

COVID-19

How youth and technology can drive Africa's COVID-19 response

Africa's COVID-19 response must be built on countries' existing resources. Here's a blueprint based on young people, technology, and community volunteers.

Neema Kaseje and Dan Kaseje 19 May 2020

India

How COVID-19 might impact India's renewable energy transition

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?

Rahul Tongia 19 May 2020

COVID-19

As India's lockdown ends, a mental health crisis is just beginning

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

Ashwin Naik 18 May 2020

COVID-19

This entrepreneur is helping farmers get food to consumers during lockdown

A social enterprise in the Philippines is helping food producers navigate the logistical challenges of COVID-19 restrictions.

Douglas Broom 15 May 2020

Middle East and North Africa

COVID-19 in Africa: WHO media briefing on 14 May

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.

Beatrice Di Caro 14 May 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19 in Asia: WHO media briefing on 14 May

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.

Beatrice Di Caro 14 May 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19 is threatening the lives of migrant children held in US custody

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.

Sahana Kribakaran and Dylan Gee 13 May 2020

Industry Agenda

Cybersecurity

Behind the firewall: a discussion on the evolution of cybersecurity in the utility industry

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.

Andrew Gumbiner 22 May 2020

Supply Chain and Transport

How green stimulus measures could fuel the decarbonization of shipping

When deciding on policies and stimulus measures to kickstart the global economy, policymakers should invest in the shipping industry's green transition.

Johannah Christensen and Anthony Hobley 12 May 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19: what is the R number?

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?

Peter Beech 08 May 2020

Drones

How drones are helping to battle COVID-19 in Africa – and beyond

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.

Harry Kretchmer 08 May 2020

COVID-19

Blockchain: the vaccine against future disruption in the seafood industry

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...

Bubba Cook 05 May 2020

COVID-19

As coronavirus shocks the energy sector and economy, is now the time for a new energy order?

COVID-19 and the subsequent collapse in oil prices have created an opportunity for unprecedented global collaboration on a sustainable energy transition.

Roberto Bocca 26 Apr 2020

COVID-19

U.S. dairy farmers dump milk as pandemic upends food markets

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.

P.J. Huffstutter · Reuters 07 Apr 2020

COVID-19

How and when will this pandemic end? We asked a virologist

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.

David Knowles 06 Apr 2020

COVID-19

Leonardo DiCaprio launches food fund for communities hit by COVID-19

Billionaires and philanthropists aim to ease the damage inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic by raising funds for food charities.

Josephine Moulds 03 Apr 2020