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Future of Economic Progress
What you need to know about economic growth, revival and transformation
The shock inflicted by the pandemic on the global economy has been more severe and has occurred much faster than any other in recorded economic history.
Future of Consumption
Ikea Will Buy Back Unwanted Furniture For Up To Half The Original Price
Sustainable Development
Upscale fashion: This French company is making luxury leather out of fish skin
French fashion company, Icytos, is using discarded salmon skin to create luxury leather. It's being supported by LVMH, owner of Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior.
Climate Change
SUVs and private flights: Richest 1% account for more carbon emissions than poorest 50%
A report by Oxfam found that these emissions were likely produced by excessive spending as well as the growing popularity of SUVs and private flights.
Plastics and the Environment
Why the President of Colombia believes it’s time to reduce, reuse, and recycle
Colombia is taking steps to reduce its CO2 emissions by transitioning to renewables including wind and solar, which have increased six-fold since 2018, says President Ivan Duque.
COVID-19
This Thai airline opened a restaurant serving in-flight meals craved by customers
Thailand's national airport has opened up a plane-themed restaurant for customers who are craving in-flight meals after months of travel restrictions caused by COVID-19.
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
These products are driving the online sales boom during COVID-19
According to the Statista Consumer Market Outlook, online sales of consumer electronics, household appliances and apparel are among the fastest growing.
COVID-19
COVID-19 pandemic accelerated shift to e-commerce by 5 years, new report says
According to new data from IBM’s U.S. Retail Index, COVID-19 has accelerated the shift away from physical stores to e-commerce by roughly five years.
Future of Consumption
How to build healthy cities and communities in the post-COVID world
COVID-19 has exacerbated the weaknesses of health systems, especially in cities. This initiative is tackling disease risk and healthcare access in three.
Future of Food
Quality coffee can boost local economies and benefit farmers – here’s how
Special training to maximize sustainable farming practices can help farmers grow higher quality coffees, boosting productivity and their economies.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
This is now the world’s greatest threat – and it’s not coronavirus
Affluence is the greatest barrier to a more sustainable world, according to a new scientific report, which also says that tackling overconsumption must become a priority as countries reset.
COVID-19
Why the evolution of supply chains is picking up speed in Asia-Pacific
Trade tensions between the US and China and the COVID-19 pandemic, have highlighted that today’s global supply chain model is increasingly untenable.
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
Palestinian entrepreneurs: it's time for an e-commerce revolution
How Palestinian businesses can use the demand for online shopping and delivery services driven by the restrictions of COVID-19 to grow the e-commerce market.
Future of Consumption
4 new shopping trends revealed in post-lockdown China
An analysis of the data generated by Chinese shoppers during and after the lockdown reveals big shifts, both in what consumers are purchasing - and how.
Future of Consumption
'Phygital': a banking strategy for the new isolation economy
In this new normal, banks shouldn't ditch physical interactions with customers. Instead, a hybrid of offline and online engagement is the best way forward.