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

Circular Economy

Inspired by orange peel, this 'plastic' packaging is totally compostable

TIPA, a new World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer, has developed flexible packaging that, just like orange peel, is totally compostable.

Joe Myers 01 Jul 2019

Technological Transformation

5 reasons not to delay your digital transformation

With labor pools shifting and the cost of overseas manufacturing rising, forward-thinking businesses will seize on a disruptive time to prepare themselves for the future.

Lawrence Whittle 29 Jun 2019

Circular Economy

How businesses can tackle the plastics problem

Recycled in greater quantity and better, plastic still has a place in a circular economy.

Flemming Besenbacher 29 Jun 2019

Supply Chain and Transport

Trust links up supply chains. How do you establish it in the digital era?

A Global Trade Identity (GTID) system means supply chain actors can be sure of who they are digitally transacting with, without third-party help.

Henrik Hvid Jensen 27 Jun 2019

China

China is building a floating train that could be faster than air travel

Designed to reach speeds of up to 600 km/h, the prototype magnetic levitation train could travel between Shanghai and Beijing in just three and a half hours.

Rosamond Hutt 27 Jun 2019

Future of Energy

It’s clean, powerful and available: Are you ready for hydrogen energy?

Hydrogen has been touted by many as the next big thing in alternative energy. It gives off no pollutants when burned and can also be produced easily using electricity from renewable sources.

Yongping Zhai · Renewable Energy World 14 Jun 2019

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