Agenda

The stories shaping the Global, Regional and Industry agendas

Global Agenda

3 ways the coronavirus is affecting animals around the world

From the coughing tiger in the Bronx in New York, to wild boar roaming the streets of Barcelona, the deadly coronavirus is affecting wildlife, too.

Josephine Moulds 07 Apr 2020

COVID-19

How China can take the lead on protecting nature after COVID-19

A focus on nature could provide opportunities to recover from this pandemic, as well as prevent future such crises.

Akanksha Khatri and Chunquan Zhu 07 Apr 2020

Arts and Culture

Ode to Beethoven: why we must find joy in times of crisis

The conductor Marin Alsop on the messages of creativity and resilience in Symphony No. 9, which culminates in the Ode to Joy.

Marin Alsop 07 Apr 2020

COVID-19

On World Health Day, new report says the world needs 6 million more nurses

A new report released on World Health Day 2020 – in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic – examines the state of nursing in 2020.

Josephine Moulds 07 Apr 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19's isolated world is the norm for people for disabilities

When we rebuild business systems following this crisis, they must be fully inclusive – for the first time – for those living with a disability

Caroline Casey 07 Apr 2020

COVID-19

This is the impact of COVID-19 on modern slavery

With over 40 million people worldwide trapped in modern slavery, the current pandemic will only worsen their living situations for months to come, reversing progress on SDG Target 8.7.

Angharad Smith and Dr James Cockayne · Delta 87 07 Apr 2020

COVID-19

Here’s how COVID-19 could have ‘jumped species’ from animals to humans

Viruses jump from different species via "lock and key" like genetic mutations. Pangolins and bats are thought to be potentially involved in the spread of COVID-19.

Steve Wylie · The Conversation 07 Apr 2020

COVID-19

The importance of books as we struggle with COVID-19

One Berlin bookseller said the large, independent bookstore has seen some literary panic shopping of late. Shoppers are looking for 'ambitious reads', children's books and texts on pandemics.

Ephrat Livni · Quartz 07 Apr 2020

COVID-19

How COVID-19 could open the door for driverless deliveries

Autonomous vehicles could help alleviate the strain on delivery services while reducing the risk of exposure for citizen - if regulations support them.

Tim Dawkins 07 Apr 2020

Regional Agenda

COVID-19

How can we prepare for the post-coronavirus era? A view from Japan

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing Japan to invest in its digital transformation and reconsider its long-hours office culture, as well as household roles.

Ryan Takeshita 07 Apr 2020

COVID-19

Europe's armed forces face a war against coronavirus as military infections rise

Given that militaries often operate in close quarters and share living spaces, they are a hotspot for coronavirus infections.

Tangi Salaün, Sabine Siebold, and Luke Baker · Reuters 07 Apr 2020

COVID-19

Why vaccines are the only real solution to pandemics, according to Gavi

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Chair of Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, says it's important to use the lessons leant fighting Ebola to overcome COVID-19.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala · Project Syndicate 07 Apr 2020

COVID-19

In Bangladesh, COVID-19 threatens to cause a humanitarian crisis

The economic shutdown sparked by COVID-19 threatens millions of livelihoods in Bangladesh - but there are reasons for optimism, too.

Asif Saleh 06 Apr 2020

COVID-19

Ireland's PM will work as a doctor during the coronavirus crisis

Ireland's Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar has re-registered as a medical practitioner in an effort to help out throughout the coronavirus crisis.

Thomson Reuters Foundation · Reuters 06 Apr 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19 in Africa: insights from our media briefing with WHO

Join in to our third Africa Media briefing with the World Health Organization (WHO) on COVID-19 in Africa.

Beatrice Di Caro 02 Apr 2020

Book Club

Meet the 12-year-old who started her own library in Brazil

It all started when Lua Oliveira noticed a mother telling her daughter she couldn't afford to buy her a book.

Kaya Bulbul 31 Mar 2020

SDG 13: Climate Action

How the Middle East is shifting to a sustainable future

Green financing and the sustainable financing market continues to grow in the Middle East, helping to shift the region away from a reliance on fossil fuels.

Sunil Kaushal 27 Mar 2020

Infrastructure

Why infrastructure is the only way to fight a COVID-19 recession in the US

The US needs to reform the way it builds bridges and roads to boost the economy as it confronts a coronavirus slump.

Shai Kivity 27 Mar 2020

Industry Agenda

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

COVID-19

How digital infrastructure can help us through the COVID-19 crisis

How better digital infrastructure, including AI and big data analysis, could be used to tackle COVID19 and future public health emergencies and pandemics.

Sridhar Gadhi 01 Apr 2020

Digital Economy and Society

Digital platforms must recognize gig workers' rights

Discontent is brewing among gig workers, with growing pressure for digital platforms to recognize them as full employees

Tim Noonan 13 Mar 2020

Oil and Gas

Big oil's climate pledges will fail without workforce equality

The energy sector is lagging behind on female representation - but a more diverse workforce would help it innovate its way to beating climate change

Katie Mehnert 06 Mar 2020

Gender Parity

From the boardroom to the consulting room: pharma's role in curing gender bias

The need to rebalance healthcare for women and girls extends far beyond the C-suite into drug development and access to treatment

Jayasree K. Iyer 06 Mar 2020

Gender Parity

Building a more sustainable world will need more women engineers

Women are seriously under-represented in the engineering world – but they can problem-solve from a uniquely impactful perspective

Ania Lopez 04 Mar 2020

Oceans

Here's how transparent global fisheries can be a reality

The WEF's Tuna Traceability Declaration comes into force this year – a crucial step towards stemming illegal fishing that harms both ecosystems and economies

Tom Pickerell 25 Feb 2020