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A firefighter in the Amazon rainforest in Amazonas state, Brazil.

Nature and Biodiversity

The Amazon is close to the point of no return. COP16 is a critical opportunity to act

The current Amazon fires highlight that the global ecosystem is fast approaching irreversible tipping points that will be devastating for nature and the people dependent on it

Kirsten Schuijt and Maria Susana Muhamad González

October 11, 2024

One blue and several silver nodes with connecting spokes representing a network: Governments must keep pace with the rapid evolution of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) while preventing harm.

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Generative AI is rapidly evolving: How governments can keep pace

Governments must keep pace with the rapid evolution of GenAI, addressing risks while supporting innovation. A new report offers a framework for governance.

Karla Yee Amezaga, Rafi Lazerson and Manal Siddiqui

October 11, 2024

Financial and Monetary Systems

Surge in US jobless claims amid falling inflation and other economy stories to read this week

Top economy stories: US inflation falls, jobless claims up; BoJ weighs future rate hikes; UK economy sees first growth in two months, and more.

Rebecca Geldard

October 11, 2024

Accelerating carbon capture and storage could be critical to limiting global temperature rises to 1.5°C.

Nature and Biodiversity

What is carbon capture and storage – and how can it help tackle the climate crisis?

Norway is close to completing Europe's first full-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. Here's what you need to know.

Douglas Broom

October 11, 2024

Jobs and the Future of Work

What is virtual intelligence and why do all workers need it?

What is virtual intelligence and why can it make the difference between someone getting hired or let go? Why assessing 'remote-readiness' is essential.

Ronit Avni

October 11, 2024

Trade and Investment

AI regulation necessary to avoid trade frictions and other international trade stories to know this month

Top international trade stories: Harmonize AI regulation to avoid trade frictions; US port strikes end; EU imposes new tariffs on Chinese EVs.

Mingcong Li

October 11, 2024

An aerial view shows a flooded residential colony in Chennai, India.

Urban Transformation

India invests in city flood mitigation, and other urban transformation stories

Other top city and urbanization news: Cities yet to set net-zero targets; Indonesia’s bid to improve Jakarta’s air; New research on infrastructure, scaling EVs, and nature-positive cities.

Jeff Merritt and Vivian Brady-Phillips

October 11, 2024

Health and Healthcare Systems

Funding the future: Sustainable financing models to help the fight against antimicrobial resistance

Here’s what you need to know about antimicrobial resistance, the reasons for the dry antibiotics pipeline and the innovative financing models that could help.

Shyam Bishen

October 10, 2024

Health and Healthcare Systems

Leaders pledge 10% drop in superbug deaths by 2030, and other top health stories

Top health stories: Leaders set 2030 goal to cut superbug deaths by 10%; 'A conceptual breakthrough' in cancer research; Rwanda begins Marburg virus vaccine trials.

Shyam Bishen

October 10, 2024

Atomic science technology background vector border in blue neon style with blank space

Energy Transition

Explainer: Advanced nuclear technologies and their role in the energy transition

Nuclear energy is experiencing a renaissance but concerns remain around safety and cost. How can advanced energy solutions support the energy transition?

Maciej Kolaczkowski

October 10, 2024

A hand holding pills, illustrating the need for equal access to antibiotics

Health and Healthcare Systems

How more than 50 million deaths could be prevented by increasing access to antibiotics

As the majority of people worldwide lack access to effective antibiotics, the most difficult-to-treat infections are now outpacing antibiotic development.

Manica Balasegaram

October 10, 2024

Social networking concept. GenAI; branding, advertising.

Business

4 steps to build brand alignment in the age of generative AI

With the right guardrail systems in place, GenAI can become an enabler for companies, giving the C-suite the confidence to embrace AI for brand building.

Tiffany Xingyu Wang

October 10, 2024

Solar panels against a blue sky with a sun flare; solar powering clean water

Food and Water

Powering health and empowering minds with solar energy and clean water in India’s rural schools

Providing India's rural schools with solar power and the means to clean water is helping to improve conditions for students and for local communities.

Megha Bhargava and Digvijay Sujlana

October 10, 2024

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

After a childhood surrounded by conflict, this social entrepreneur is helping vulnerable communities access legal support

One of many social entrepreneurs using AI to create an impact, Gerald Abila explains how he harnesses tech to provide pro-bono legal services across Africa.

Andrea Willige

October 10, 2024

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