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Two women sitting side by side smiling: With more funding and screening plans, we can eliminate cervical cancer in our lifetime.

Health and Healthcare Systems

Beyond HPV vaccination: Why we need a comprehensive approach to eliminate cervical cancer

Cervical cancer elimination is achievable with comprehensive strategies, including HPV vaccination, screening and treatment, addressing global disparities.

Sofiat Makanjuola-Akinola, Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, Yin Ling Woo and Tamika Felder

September 17, 2024

Businesses have a crucial role to play in tackling the global scourge of air pollution.

Climate Action

Here are 5 lessons on how to prioritise clean air in businesses

Air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths every year. Businesses have a key role to play in tackling this global crisis. Here's how they can begin.

Vaishali Nigam Sinha and Nadine Sterley

September 17, 2024

A singular wind turbine against a blue sky: The EU's climate goals are at risk if they do not resolve permitting challenges.

Forum Institutional

SDIM24: How permitting processes are hampering Europe’s energy transition

The EU's complex permitting system delays renewable projects, threatening the 2030 climate goals. Digitalization and centralization offer some solutions.

Michał Piotrowski and Marushia Gislén

September 17, 2024

Barriers to entry for mature workers go beyond ageism.

Jobs and the Future of Work

What are the needs and challenges of an ageing workforce?

People are living longer and working longer, but employment solutions for workers over 50 are lacking. Research shows how best to support this age group.

Cynthia Hansen

September 17, 2024

Abstract human shape. Data has a pivotal role to play in the delivery of effective healthcare at scale.

Forum Institutional

Data in healthcare: Standardization, governance and sharing can cut global mortality

Data in healthcare is an untapped opportunity that could transform and save lives all over the world. Here's how we can make that potential a reality.

Laura Heinrich and Pratyush Sharma

September 17, 2024

Experts at the World Economic Forum's Sustainability Development Impact Meetings will discuss challenges such as inclusive economies and humanitarian aid.

Forum Institutional

SDIM24: Full coverage on Building Equitable Futures from the World Economic Forum

Experts at the World Economic Forum's Sustainability Development Impact Meetings will discuss sustainability challenges such as digital literacy and inclusive economies. Here's what you need to know. #SDIM24

Kate Whiting and Linda Lacina

September 16, 2024

Progress on gender equality is stalling as protests are restricted around the world.

Civil Society

Gender equality: How can we support girls' rights around the world?

Reports by Plan International reveal that girls aren’t experiencing the progress on gender equality they’ve been promised. What can be done to change things?

Kathleen Sherwin and Rose Caldwell

September 16, 2024

Trade and Investment

Major economies are taking aim at China’s EV industry. Here’s what to know

Opinion

China’s electric vehicles (EV) industry faces a wave of unilateral trade restrictions in major export markets. China has reacted quickly and forcefully.

Weihuan Zhou and Henry Gao

September 16, 2024

The World Economic Forum's Sustainable Development Impact Meetings (SDIM) take place in New York, from 23-27 September.

Forum Institutional

SDIM24: Full coverage on Climate, Nature and Energy from the World Economic Forum

Climate action and the energy transition are under the spotlight at the World Economic Forum's Sustainable Development Impact Meetings in New York. Here's what you need to know.

Kate Whiting and Linda Lacina

September 16, 2024

Forum Institutional

SDIM24: What are the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings and what to expect

The Sustainable Development Impact Meetings (SDIM) take place 23-27 September at the World Economic Forum - to drive action towards achieving the SDGs.

Kate Whiting and Linda Lacina

September 16, 2024

Mother carrying child on her back: Investments in maternal and child health yield substantial economic returns, as well as saving lives.

Health and Healthcare Systems

How investing in maternal and child health fuels prosperity for women, young people and children in Africa

Investing in maternal and child health in Africa saves lives and drives economic growth, boosting GDP and health outcomes as well as saving lives.

Sampson Kofi Adotey

September 16, 2024

Technology concept, 3D render: For better cloud security, organizations must adopt a proactive, prevention-first approach.

Cybersecurity

SDIM24: How prevention-first strategies and zero trust can enhance cloud security

Why only Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPPs) aren’t enough and how prevention-first strategies and zero trust can enhance cloud security.

Itai Greenberg

September 16, 2024

FBI headquarters building is seen in Washington, U.S., December 7, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

Cybersecurity

US authorities issue ransomware warning, and other cybersecurity news to know this month

Top cybersecurity news: US authorities issue ransomware warning; Switzerland to join EU security initiatives; The cost of cybercrime in Germany.

Akshay Joshi

September 16, 2024

A green wireframe model covers an actor's lower face during the creation of a synthetic facial reanimation video, known alternatively as a deepfake, in London.

Emerging Technologies

How do you spot a deepfake? This is what the experts say

Deepfakes have derailed political careers and tricked people into handing over huge sums of money. But how do you spot one? And what’s being done about them?

Madeleine North

September 16, 2024

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