Agenda articles

Why we must ground the metaverse in the 'humanverse'

While the metaverse enables us to enter a virtual world, it is the physical world that needs our attention, our urgent action and our capital investments.

Aluminium demand will rise 40% by 2030. Here’s how to make it sustainable

The First Movers Coalition is working towards deep decarbonization of the aluminium industry by increasing the supply of primary and secondary aluminium.

Hydropower: How droughts are affecting the world's biggest renewable energy source

Droughts have taken a toll on global hydropower while its expansion is slowing due to environmental concerns, ageing infrastructure and lack of funding.

These 3 cities already have their own metaverse

Over 700 cities will have their own metaverse by 2030. These three already do – find out how they are utilizing it to cut crime and improve urban services. #metaverse

Carbon removals are critical to reaching net zero. Here's how to accelerate them sustainably 

We need to dramatically reduce emissions. Carbon removal offers one solution but it needs to be sustainable. Experts share their views on why this is critical.

How to move beyond the anti-ESG backlash

ESG's increasing visibility has seen it bundled up as another 'anti-woke target'. But future-facing businesses recognize that it is no impediment to profit.

Net Zero Industry Tracker shows how to accelerate decarbonization across heavy industry

The World Economic Forum’s Net Zero Industry Tracker 2023 details sector-specific technology challenges that impede decarbonization across heavy industry.

How are rising sea temperatures affecting coral reefs in Indonesia?

Indonesia is home to 16% of the world's coral reefs, but half of its coral reefs are set to suffer severe bleaching in the coming years. Here's how we can protect them.

What is World AIDS Day and why does it matter?

Communities have been key to making progress towards ending AIDS. This World AIDS Day looks to promote and enable the vital work they do.

World on course for almost 3°C of warming this century, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week

World on course for 3°C of warming, UN says; EU leaders call for fossil fuel phase-out; Climate vulnerable nations could be insured for $10 million each.

To help the Amazon thrive, we need to listen to its 29 million people

Tens of millions of local people call the Amazon Rainforest home. Listening to them would help us to protect the forest and uniquely rich biodiversity.

Rational polarization: MIT researchers on why reasonable people disagree

People can stand on opposing sides of an argument and both sides can be rational, research has found.