From gyrocopters to ekranoplans – a part-plane, part-hovercraft that can reach speeds of 550km/h – we have options to help us reduce carbon emissions. But do we have the political will?

Jens Martin Skibsted 15 Oct 2019

India

How can India transition to electric vehicles? Here's a roadmap

The Indian government has set a target of 30% electric vehicle penetration by 2030. To achieve this, the collaboration of India's state governments will be key - which is why the World Ec...

Richa Sahay 03 Oct 2019

Future of Mobility

Why I ride my bike to work, by the Prime Minister of the Netherlands

The Dutch Prime Minister is just one of millions cycling to work in the country. Here he explains why it’s a nation of cyclists.

Kate Whiting and David Knowles 26 Sep 2019

Climate Change

Colombian cities gather green speed with electric buses

There is a fleet of 26 now circulating in the southwestern city of 2.5 million people.

Anastasia Moloney · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 23 Sep 2019

Climate Change

An expert explains: how the shipping industry can go carbon-free

What has to happen to help the shipping sector reduce its carbon emissions? The Global Maritime Forum’s Johannah Christensen explains.

Kate Whiting 22 Sep 2019

Supply Chain and Transport

5 ways traceability technologies can lead to a safer, more sustainable world

Intelligent supply chains can track, trace and authenticate everything from coffee beans to catheters.

Louis Roy 13 Sep 2019

Climate Change

These two global industries need to work together if we really want a decarbonised future

To build a low-carbon future, we need active collaboration between transport and energy professionals to prompt transformation, writes Nancy Vandycke.

Nancy Vandycke · World Bank 13 Sep 2019

Blockchain

Data is a precious commodity. How can you protect it while adopting blockchain?

The great value proposition of blockchain? Enabling collaborative commerce between parties who may not know or trust one another. Blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies can ...

Rebecca Liao 11 Sep 2019

Fourth Industrial Revolution

How one change to shipping goods could change the way we live

Between 191 BC and 1915, it became 10,000 times more efficient to move a ton of grain from Egypt to Rome. But the last 20 miles, from the seaport to Rome’s inland location, became just fi...

Stefan Seltz-Axmacher 06 Sep 2019

Africa

The forgotten heroes of the economy: why better warehouses will be key to Africa's growth

As African countries look to engage in international trade, poor-quality storage facilities are hampering their potential.

Geoffrey White 03 Sep 2019

Africa

Africa's food system needs a better class of middlemen

Cultivating so-called 'inclusive intermediaries' – companies who source from smallholder farmers – would benefit the agricultural value chain across the continent.

Chris Mitchell 01 Sep 2019

Future of Mobility

As rural communities age, their public transport is shrinking. It's time to fix this

Ageing rural populations are losing the public transport services that keep them connected. It's time to explore ways to build sustainable mobility solutions for these communities - and n...

Michelle Avary 19 Jul 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Planes, trains and (big) automobiles: How heavy transport can reduce emissions and save money

By 2030, actions to reduce our impact on the environment could be worth around $26 trillion in economic benefits.

Delger Erdenesanaa and Faustine Delasalle · World Resources Institute 18 Jul 2019

Automotive

These 12 principles are shaping the future of autonomous cars

For automated vehicles to achieve widespread use, manufacturers will have to demonstrate that their vehicles can abide by a number of key safety standards.

Kristin Houser · Futurism 08 Jul 2019

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