Collaboration and use of innovative technologies to address the disruption brought by COVID-19 to global supply chains could offer a better future model.

Christoph Schell 30 Sep 2020

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

Airbus plans to launch a carbon-free aircraft by 2035

European planemaker Airbus has unveiled three ideas for 'zero-emission' airplanes powered by hydrogen.

Reuters Staff · Reuters 25 Sep 2020

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.

Rashad-Rudolf Kaldany, Anita George, and Joseph Losavio · x 21 Sep 2020

SDI2020

Better Business: What are the challenges in making business more sustainable?

The Great Reset provides an opportunity for the business community to build on progress on the SDGs and work towards greater sustainability and inclusion.

Samantha Sault 20 Sep 2020

SDI2020

Tech for Good: What are the challenges in making technology and digitization more sustainable?

Technology can create opportunity – or exacerbate inequality. Responsible governance and inclusivity can ensure innovation helps us meet the SDG targets.

Samantha Sault 20 Sep 2020

SDI2020

How Denmark’s industry cut emissions and boosted productivity

Energy efficiency, electrification, green transport, and a shift to biogas can take manufacturing towards net-zero.

Mads Nipper 15 Sep 2020

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.

Nima Elmi 09 Sep 2020

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.

Thierry Déau 08 Sep 2020

Innovation

Which countries are making the most progress in digital competitiveness?

While some countries are advancing quickly in digital technologies, others are losing ground. With the right policies in place, new champions can emerge.

Philip Meissner and Christian Poensgen 07 Sep 2020

Africa

Here’s why Africa needs to invest in home-grown science

Scientific priorities for Africa were long determined by people far removed from the continent's challenges. It's time to unleash the power of Africa's own scientists.

Isayvani Naicker 13 Aug 2020

COVID-19

Here’s how smart construction could transform home-building after COVID-19

COVID-19 is changing the construction industry. Here are four ways prefab housing, powered by digital technology, could help us provide better, more affordable homes.

Fanyu Lin and Matt Howell-Jones 07 Aug 2020

Decarbonizing Energy

Could this electric ferry’s success herald an era of greener shipping?

After 10 months of sea trials, a passenger ferry in Denmark is making the case for e-ships. But the pandemic could stall the decarbonization process.

Sean Fleming 14 Jul 2020

COVID-19

How COVID-19 will change China and Africa's economic relationship

After COVID-19, that may have to involve debt write-offs so African countries and the Belt and Road Initiative can benefit from a changing world economy.

Lauren Johnston 12 May 2020

COVID-19

This is what COVID-19 did to start-ups in China

The COVID-19 pandemic also radically opens up the competitive landscape to those who can weather the storm.

JF Gauthier, Marc Penzel, and Arnobio Morelix 07 May 2020

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