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Climate Change
Innovative finance tools could protect cities from climate change
New report 'An Analysis of Urban Climate Adaptation Finance' identifies financing solutions for cities affected by climate change to protect residents.
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Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Long-Term Investing, Infrastructure and Development
Future of Energy
What can the Texas electricity crisis tell us about the future of energy markets?
Extreme winter weather in Texas caused energy shortages and threatened health and safety. A mix of energy sources could be the way forward, say two experts.
Infrastructure
How rethinking infrastructure could boost the economy and improve quality of life in the post-COVID world
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rethink the type of infrastructure investments we can make and how we deliver them.
The Davos Agenda 2021
Buildings consume more than a third of the EU's energy. Here’s how to decarbonize them
Buildings of the future must be at the heart of the green transition in Europe, with digital at the core.
The Davos Agenda 2021
How results-based financing can help improve education, health and employment
Results-based financing can help national and local governments draw private investors into economic projects to maximize the delivery of social results.
The Davos Agenda 2021
How to finance industry's net-zero transition
Industry's energy transition will require huge levels of investment - but the risks involved make it a complex undertaking. Here's how to move forward.
The Davos Agenda 2021
The zero that every investment portfolio needs
To address climate change effectively, investors must steer their entire portfolios towards climate neutrality.
Arts and Culture
Why preserving cultural landmarks in a warming climate may mean transforming them
Venice is just one example of the challenges of preserving iconic landmarks that are threatened by the effects of climate change, from rising seas to wildfires.
COVID-19
Why 'building back better' needs national investment for people and planet
Building back better will require governments to increase investment and recalibrate national balance sheets by doing more to nurture natural and social capital, writes Professor of Publi...
European Union
This is why one of Europe’s leading economists is calling for an EU development bank
President of the European Investment Bank, Werner Hoyer, makes the case for a European development bank to ensure a level playing field with the US and China.
SDI2020
This is what sustainable infrastructure looks like and why it will fast-track recovery
Sustainable infrastructure can catalyse growth, but it must be economically, socially and technologically compelling to meet the moment and endure beyond it.
SDI2020
How to drive investment into sustainable infrastructure
A new labelling system will mean investors can trust their money is going to projects that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Advanced Manufacturing and Production
These 7 tech investments are critical to building ‘intelligent factories’ after COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic disrupted manufacturing around the world. These cutting-edge technologies could future-proof factories before the next shock.
Emerging Technologies
Here are 4 technology trends from emerging economies
Emerging economies are innovating in ways that are new and unconventional, shaping the digital future for us all. These are the top four developments to watch.
Infrastructure
Why sustainable infrastructure is a key part of rebuilding the post-COVID economy
COVID-19 has shown that access to sustainable infrastructure is far from equitable. Investing in sustainable and resilient infrastructure is critical to rebuilding.