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These are the top 10 emerging technologies of 2019

A new World Economic Forum report highlights some of the important innovations that could change the way we live, work and interact.

02 Jul 2019

China

This Chinese megacity is building a giant waste-to-energy plant

Tackling the world's growing waste problem is no easy task, but China is leading the way, with a massive waste-to-energy plant set to open next year.

01 Jul 2019

Future of Energy

India is now producing the world’s cheapest solar power

As the costs of generating cleaner energy continue to fall, there is growing potential to speed up the transition to a zero-carbon future.

28 Jun 2019

Education and Skills

Good news for teachers in Bhutan – the government is doubling their pay

Money might not buy happiness but it could help to transform the school system in the Himalayan kingdom

28 Jun 2019

Arts and Culture

The Wimbledon tennis tournament is reducing single-use plastics

The world-famous tennis tournament has introduced several environmentally friendly initiatives to boost its eco credentials.

27 Jun 2019

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

You might soon be travelling without a passport – this is how

As the global aviation industry continues to soar, a World Economic Forum initiative aims to speed up the passenger experience.

26 Jun 2019

Future of Economic Progress

This is why attractive cities do better economically

Attractive urban areas benefit from more graduates, high-skilled workers and employers, according to new research.

24 Jun 2019

France

Disillusioned young people – France thinks it has a solution

Could a taste of military life help build national pride and a more integrated society?

24 Jun 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

These are the 5 most exciting cycling projects in the world

The second Bicycle Architecture Biennale showcases some of the innovative ways cities are encouraging bike use in urban areas.

21 Jun 2019

India

Indian cities are running out of water

As a record drought hits India, its sixth biggest city Chennai has nearly run dry, villagers are abandoning their homes in search of water and farmers’ livelihoods are at risk.

20 Jun 2019

Migration

5 facts you should know about the world’s refugees

20 June marks World Refugee Day. The UN’s latest Global Trends report, Forced Displacement, reveals some surprising facts about the world’s displaced people.

20 Jun 2019

Middle East and North Africa

Israel is joining forces with Arab states to save coral from climate change destruction

Scientists are putting their political differences aside to work together on a new project to save the world’s coral reefs

14 Jun 2019

Future of Economic Progress

Retirees will outlive their savings by a decade

There’s a growing retirement savings gap, which means many of us will live longer than we have funds to provide for. We need to change our approach to investing in order to close the savi...

13 Jun 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Costa Rica has doubled its tropical rainforests in just a few decades. Here’s how

A mix of environmental awareness and progressive policy-making is regenerating rainforests in the country.