The ocean, which feeds us, regulates our climate and is one of the engines of the global economy, is changing at the fastest rate in human history. We need to find practical, powerful way...

Richard Branson 27 Jan 2020

How to Save the Planet

The Australian wildfires are a reminder that we need to protect our forests. Here's how

From stopping deforestation to greater fire management worldwide, these 3 strategies will help us protect our forests.

Justin Adams · Forbes 24 Jan 2020

Global Risks

Read Yuval Harari's blistering warning to Davos in full

The best-selling author of 'Sapiens,' Yuval Harari told Davos that humanity had clawed its way out of its violent past - and we really don't want to go back there.

Yuval Harari 24 Jan 2020

Global Health

Snakes could be the source of the new coronavirus outbreak in China

Coronavirus is in the same family as SARS, which killed hundreds of people. So how has this disease transmitted from snakes to people?

Haitao Guo, Guangxiang “George” Luo, and Shou-Jiang Gao · The Conversation 23 Jan 2020

Global Risks

Look to cities, not nation-states, to solve our biggest challenges

As many nations fail to do enough on problems such as climate change, city authorities around the world are stepping up.

Robert Muggah 23 Jan 2020

China

The first person in Hong Kong has tested positive for the Wuhan virus

One man has been quarantined in Hong Kong after testing positive for coronavirus.

Felix Tam · Reuters 22 Jan 2020

Climate Change

A silver bullet won't solve a green problem

There is no single solution when it comes to climate change. We need to take a methodical approach across every sector and industry - and understanding risk will be key to its success.

Christian Mumenthaler 22 Jan 2020

Cybersecurity

5 ways business leaders can prepare for the future of cybersecurity

With technology such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing developing rapidly, businesses must be prepared to deal with attacks from online hackers.

Stefan Deutscher and Daniel Dobrygowski · Forbes 21 Jan 2020

Global Risks

Millennials fear catastrophic war: it’s time for the world to act on their concerns

The International Committee of the Red Cross surveyed 16,000 millennials, aged 20-35, on their views on international relations, conflict and war.

Peter Maurer 20 Jan 2020

How to Save the Planet

NASA and NOAA: last decade was the hottest on record

The average temperatures for 2019 were almost one-degree celsius above the average for the 20th century.

Olivia Rosane · EcoWatch 17 Jan 2020

Climate Change

Climate resilience is make or break for businesses. Here's why

Even if we meet emissions targets, we will still have to deal with the impacts of climate change. But building resilience is about more than business survival - it's a huge opportunity, too

Victoria Crawford and Lindsey Prowse 16 Jan 2020

Global Risks

Climate change is a planetary emergency - how can we avert disaster?

Climate change tipping points are close. How can we avert the worst of the climate emergency?

Sandrine Dixson-Declève 15 Jan 2020

Global Risks

Biodiversity loss puts our food supplies and medical care at risk. It must be stopped

Humans rely on nature more than they realise. Food and medical research will also be a victim from biodiversity loss. But it's not too late.

Peter Giger 15 Jan 2020

Global Risks

Top risks are environmental, but ignore economics and they'll be harder to fix

The 2020 World Economic Forum Global Risks Report reveals that climate-related risks overshadow all other risks – in particular economic risks – undermining cohesive action and creating b...

Gayle Markovitz 15 Jan 2020

Global Risks

The heat is on businesses to respond to climate change

Climate change-related risks to business are huge. Here's how they should be preparing.

John P. Drzik 15 Jan 2020

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Global Risks

We need natural solutions to fight ocean and climate risk

The Australian wildfires are a reminder that we need to protect our forests. Here's how

Read Yuval Harari's blistering warning to Davos in full

Snakes could be the source of the new coronavirus outbreak in China

Look to cities, not nation-states, to solve our biggest challenges

The first person in Hong Kong has tested positive for the Wuhan virus

A silver bullet won't solve a green problem

5 ways business leaders can prepare for the future of cybersecurity

Millennials fear catastrophic war: it’s time for the world to act on their concerns

NASA and NOAA: last decade was the hottest on record

Climate resilience is make or break for businesses. Here's why

Climate change is a planetary emergency - how can we avert disaster?

Biodiversity loss puts our food supplies and medical care at risk. It must be stopped

Top risks are environmental, but ignore economics and they'll be harder to fix

The heat is on businesses to respond to climate change

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