From Thailand's answer to Emmanuel Macron to Natalie Grace, who runs a new political party for young people in Indonesia, a new generation of change-makers is coming to the fore.

Sean Fleming 07 Sep 2018

Gender Parity

Streets in Brussels are being re-named - with residents' suggestions

Streets in a Brussels district are undergoing name changes at the recommendations of the general public.

Sonia Elks · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 24 Aug 2018

United States

This chart shows the rise of Facebook fury in the US

A Pew survey found more people used 'angry' emoticons than 'love' when reacting to political stories.

Sean Fleming 20 Aug 2018

Cities and Urbanization

3 ways Melbourne is planning for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Melbourne 4.0 taskforce, through careful use of scenario planning, is busy anticipating what 2030 might look like in the city.

Sander Van Amelsvoort and Martine Letts 13 Aug 2018

Education and Skills

What you need to know about the world's youth, in 7 charts

They’re tech-savvy, entrepreneurial and really care about climate change, but young people think their voices are not being heard. These are just a few of the things you need to know abou...

Alex Gray 13 Aug 2018

United States

This US state is trialling a blockchain voting app for soldiers serving overseas

US soldiers serving overseas will be able to use a blockchain voting app for the first time.

Kristin Houser and Kristin Houser · Futurism 13 Aug 2018

Workforce and Employment

Tired commuters now have a place to sleep

Sleep pods have been introduced in cities such as London and New York.

Adela Suliman · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 09 Aug 2018

Cities and Urbanization

Overtourism is becoming a major issue for cities across the globe

Cities around the world are struggling with the influx of large numbers of tourists.

Claudio Milano, Joseph M. Cheer, and Marina Novelli · The Conversation 20 Jul 2018

Civic Participation

Lessons from New Zealand: How meeting the needs of a mother can help more women run for office

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is the second elected leader to have a baby while in office.

Reuters Staff · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 19 Jul 2018

India

Cultural diversity can drive economies. Here are lessons from India

When faith or identity are used to sell services and goods, it can either promote diversity or increase differences. That's why inclusiveness is key.

Dietrich Reetz 05 Jul 2018

United States

These two charts tell an important story about US attitudes to race

A recent survey shows that the majority of Americans view ethnic diversity positively.

Hannah Fingerhut · Pew Research Center 19 Jun 2018

Future of Government

The two big uncertainties shaping our future

The scale of AI and our ability to collaborate as a global society are the two most critical factors determining our future, according to a survey of experts.

Olivier Woeffray 18 Jun 2018

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