Agenda articles

What is antimicrobial resistance and how can we tackle it?

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat which is exacerbated by overuse of antibiotics - as well as poor waste management and climate change.

How we create an international framework for privacy-preserving digital ID

The World Economic Forum’s Digital ID Initiative is catalyzing an international framework to realize financial, health and social impact amid privacy concerns.

Don't like Mondays? Here's how to take the stress out of weekdays

If you struggle to start the week after a weekend relaxing, it may be a lack of routine that's the problem, say health science experts. Here's what to do.

Here's why education systems need to start taking a 'skills-first' approach

The World Economic Forum has been leading a global initiative to improve education for skills. Here are our key takeaways for business, government and education.

Superglue can be turned into a recyclable, cheap, oil-free plastic alternative - here's how

US researchers have developed a low-cost, recyclable alternative to plastic that uses superglue to make products like cutlery and bowls. Here's how it works.

Here's what your work style preference says about you

A former company VP and COO outlines four work-style preferences and the personality traits generally associated with them. What's yours?

Charted: Here's what's driving the digital media revolution

Music and video streaming services were treated with suspicion upon arrival but are now the main means of accessing both, as this Statista chart shows.

Could a new 3D-printing technique help improve and personalize neurosurgery?

Neurosurgeons need to practice their surgeries on models, but current replicas can lack accuracy and feel. Here's how printing with silicon could help.

Charted: The impact of streaming on the music industry

The digital transition has both fuelled the music industry’s decline and helped stop it. This chart shows global recorded music industry revenues since 2001.

Will a global recession accelerate geopolitical fragmentation?

If the world dips into recession, would that result in even more polarised politics and rising support for extremists parties? Here's what we know.

Zero Waste Day highlights vital individual, local and regional actions

Zero Waste Day on 30 March reminds us of our individual and collective responsibility to reduce waste on our planet and create a greener future for all.

How plastic credits could tackle the social impacts of climate change

New financial instruments such as plastic credits are emerging as ways to incentivize the collection of plastic waste but often lack social considerations.