Many Belt and Road Initiative countries suffer from under-developed infrastructure, so investing in ports, airports, road, and rail links will boost trade. But countries that coordinate t...

RAND Corporation 20 Sep 2018

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Blockchain

8 ways blockchain can be an environmental game-changer

Blockchain could be a a wild card that disrupts the way we tackle climate change and other environmental challenges.

Celine Herweijer and Jahda Swanborough 19 Sep 2018

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Financial and Monetary Systems

What's the future of Blockchain?

Everything you need to know about Blockchain - and what's coming next.

VoxEU 30 Aug 2018

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Africa

Morocco will soon unveil Africa's first high-speed rail link

Is infrastructure investment enough to boost Arab World economies?

Johnny Wood 28 Aug 2018

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Cities and Urbanization

These 4 cities used data to become more sustainable and inclusive. Here's how

These cities are using data tackle the issue of climate change, but also make their services more inclusive.

Cassandra Etter-Wenzel and Ginette Walls · World Resources Institute 16 Aug 2018

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China

China is investing in Hyperloop to beat gridlock and pollution

In order to clear congestion and reduce pollution.

Victor Tangermann · Futurism 26 Jul 2018

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Future of Mobility

Back to the future: flying cars are becoming a reality

Decades after we first dreamed of cityscapes filled with airborne taxis, the transport innovation boom could be bringing them to a street near you.

David Alexander 17 Jul 2018

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Global Governance

6 stories about our planet, told by 6 beautiful maps

From global shipping to undersea cables and population density, these maps highlight our impact on the planet.

Nick Routley · Visual Capitalist 11 Jul 2018

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Cities and Urbanization

What will car-free days do for Nairobi?

A recent announcement from Nairobi County proposes two car-free days a week in the city's busiest areas.

Haneen Khreis and Mark Nieuwenhuijsen · The Conversation 05 Jul 2018

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Automotive

We haven't thought about the true impact of autonomous vehicles

Key questions about their impact on policy, cities and the environment remain unanswered.

Mark Kleinman and Charlene Rohr · The Conversation 20 Jun 2018

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International Security

Managing risk in the energy sector’s cyber supply chain

Cybersecurity has become one of the energy sector's most pressing concerns. Understanding vulnerabilities is the first step towards protecting critical infrastructure.

Atlantic Council 16 Jun 2018

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Aviation, Travel and Tourism

Half of all electric cars sold last year were sold in China

A new prediction from the IEA shows the rapid expansion over the next decade.

Sarah Gray · Fortune 04 Jun 2018

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Supply Chain and Transport

Estonia is making public transport free

Estonia’s capital Tallinn is an interesting case study on free public transport.

Alex Gray 01 Jun 2018

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