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In November 2023, representatives from 110 city-based Global Shaper hubs helped paint a mural at the sociocultural center for young people in Bilbao, Spain.

Raising awareness and sourcing solutions for the issues that matter most to young people

Over 10,000 young leaders in more than 500 cities worldwide are innovatively tackling global challenges, shaping a more sustainable and equitable future.

April 16, 2024

Business

This is what businesses need to be focusing on in 2024, according to top leaders

In this episode of the World Economic Forum’s Meet the Leader podcast, heads of business advise on priority planning for the rest of 2024.

Victoria Masterson

April 16, 2024

A coming change in leadership at the World Bank has put the development bank back into headlines.

Global Governance

The World Bank: How the development bank confronts today's crises

The World Bank was founded in 1944 to reduce global poverty, and is extending its mission to include tackling the climate crisis. Here's what to know.

Efrem Garlando

April 16, 2024

Financial and Monetary Systems

The International Monetary Fund: What does the world’s ‘financial firefighter’ do?

The IMF monitors the economic health of member countries and steps in to provide loans and other forms of assistance to governments in economic distress.

Spencer Feingold

April 16, 2024

The effect of bleaching on coral off Caye Caulker, Belize.

Climate and Nature

Two years to save the planet, says UN climate chief, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week

News this week: The UN climate chief's stark warning on climate crisis action and why forever chemicals have returned to global headlines.

Johnny Wood

April 15, 2024

Climate Change

How African cities can learn from each other about building climate resilience

Africa is very vulnerable to climate change. Here's how its cities can build climate resilience by embracing Indigenous knowledge and empowering citizens.

Babajide Oluwase

April 15, 2024

Global Health

Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public health. Here's why

With 70% of deaths worldwide down to four lifestyle behaviours, here's why it's never too late to build healthy habits to improve your overall health.

Adrian Gore

April 15, 2024

Domestic appliance e-waste being recycled.

Circular Economy

7 ways to boost e-waste recycling – and why it matters

Our discarded phones and appliances create an ever-growing global mountain of e-waste, but several recycling initiatives are helping tackle the challenge.

Johnny Wood

April 15, 2024

Food and Water

Desalination: What is it and how can it help tackle water scarcity?

Desalination could provide fresh drinking water for people suffering from water stress. So what is it, how does it work and why is it important?

Johnny Wood

April 15, 2024

Electric vehicle (EV) charging on the street

Emerging Technologies

How we can unlock the value of connected mobility infrastructure

The 'Automotive in the Software-Driven Era' community has identified key actions for unlocking the full potential of road transport infrastructure for EVs.

Maria Alonso, Markus Hagenmaier and Ivan Butenko

April 15, 2024

Biophilic design can improve quality of life for neurodivergent people.

Wellbeing and Mental Health

What's 'biophilic design' and how can it benefit neurodivergent people?

In a world where one in seven individuals are neurodivergent, adopting biophilic design can be the key to creating more inclusive, nature-inspired spaces.

Fatemeh Aminpour, Ilan Katz and Jennifer Skattebol

April 15, 2024

Concept of renewable energy storage at bright clean blue sky environment. Modern black photovoltacis, modular battery energy storage system and a wind turbine system in the background, all products that rely on mining. 3d rendering.

Energy Transition

Why the mining sector must dig deep to explain its move towards net zero

Explaining how the mining industry is moving towards net zero is proving tough, but with more effective communications it can be done.

Katie Fedosenko and Luciana Gutmann

April 15, 2024

Peter Higgs poses in front of a photographic image of the Atlas detector at the Science Museum, London.

Emerging Technologies

Remembering Peter Higgs: A legacy that looks forward to the quantum future

Higgs's contributions continue to inspire scientific and academic communities to bridge theoretical physics with real-world applications

Karyn Gorman

April 12, 2024

Apr 8, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A General view of the the moon beginning to eclipse the sun in front of the Scotiabank Arena before a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Climate and Nature

Weekend reads: Climate inaction and human rights, the space economy, diversifying genetic data, and more

Start the weekend with top reads from Agenda: a new court ruling on climate inaction and human rights; how ethnic diversity in genetic research is unlocking new health hopes; space, a new frontier; and Japan's hydrogen success.

Julie Masiga

April 12, 2024

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