Agenda articles

Costing the earth: What will it take to make the green transition work?

Facilitating the green transition to achieve net zero by 2050 requires more investment than is currently provided, but is not impossible. We must act now.

This new desalination system is inspired by the ocean and powered by the sun

New MIT desalination system could produce freshwater at half the cost of existing methods, making it more accessible to people in arid and semi-arid regions.

What is the G77 and why does it matter?

The G77 is the largest intergovernmental organization of developing countries in the United Nations. Here’s what you need to know about the G77 and why it matters.

How can fossil fuel workers be supported in transitioning to green jobs?

Fossil fuel workers have the skills to succeed in green jobs, but location mismatch and lack of training are major barriers. Policymakers should consider these challenges when designing green energy policies to ensure a just transition.

How can workers transition to green jobs?

Demand for green jobs will outpace skilled workers, with projections showing that by 2026, there will be a shortage of green workers. Here's how.

This is the state of digitalization in Europe in 2023 – Eurostat report

As the EU aims to embrace a digital transformation, Eurostat's Digitalisation in Europe report gives insights into how this journey is progressing, or not.

US business activity stalls, German GDP expected to shrink, and other economics news to read this week

Top economy stories: US business activity stalls in September; German GDP forecast to contract; Singapore's new funding to help with cost-of-living crisis

Digital safety: how a multi-faceted approach can help tackle real-world harm

The severity and volume of harmful content is increasing at an alarming rate. Addressing these issues requires a multi-facted approach across industry.

The Ocean Can Play a Bigger Role in Fighting Climate Change than Previously Thought

Ocean-based climate solutions can deliver up to 35% of the annual emissions reductions needed by 2050 to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

This is how Lego braille bricks are helping vision-impaired children to read, learn and play

1 billion people have preventable vision impairment. Now Lego is selling bricks coded with braille to help vision-impaired children read and learn.

There is no ‘one Africa’: How the continent can turn diversity into growth and opportunity

Africa's growth has slowed, but leveraging each nation's diverse capabilities and strengths can lead to greater sustainability and prosperity for everyone.

What happened at Climate Week and why it matters for financiers

Climate Week reiterated that the world is lagging on the net-zero transition – and wider access to climate finance is needed to help close the gap.