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Earth observation is carried out by satellites, aircraft and ground-based sensors – and has the power to unlock huge value for these 6 key sectors.

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Earth observation will unlock huge economic and climate value for these 6 industries by 2030

The potential value-added from Earth observation data could reach $700 billion by 2030. These are the six key industries that make up 94% of that total.

Brett Loubert, Bridget Fawcett and Helen Burdett

May 7, 2024

Fourth Industrial Revolution

UK proposal to ban smartphones for kids, and other technology stories you need to know

Top digital technology news: UK proposes ban on sale of smartphones to minors; Cloud computing grows; Are LLMs lazier in the holiday months?

Cathy Li

May 7, 2024

A True Zero hydrogen fuel pump for fuel cell vehicles is shown in San Diego, California, U.S. November, 9, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Energy Transition

The hidden 85%: How to make hydrogen cost-effective

Hydrogen is the most promising solution for tackling several hard-to-decarbonize sectors, but it needs to be on a cost parity with diesel to be effective.

Ted McKlveen and Bav Roy

May 7, 2024

Flowers growing in size and blooming in a line to illustrate growth: Investing for impact in the form of private market impact funds can strengthen returns.

Trade and Investment

4 key trends driving private market impact funds: One CEO explains

Investment in private market impact funds has seen significant growth – Matilde Segarra discusses the key drivers and considerations around this trend.

Michael Eisenberg and Zlatan Plakalo

May 6, 2024

Energy Transition

A seven-point guide to getting the net zero transition on track

The net zero transition will require innovative solutions, driving down technology costs, new financing mechanisms, addressing bottlenecks, restructuring energy markets and systems

Mekala Krishnan and Humayun Tai

May 6, 2024

Civil Society

How to successfully orchestrate collective action

Collective action and shared leadership is key to achieving equitable outcomes when tackling global challenges like climate change and social inequities.

Khushboo Awasthi Kumari, Tasso Azevedo and Danya Pastuszek

May 6, 2024

Nature and Biodiversity

G7 agrees to phase out use of unabated coal power plants, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week

Also this week: Landmark conservation study; World's estuaries at risk; how a fossil fuel tax could fund the climate transition.

Meg Jones

May 6, 2024

A woman selling fresh vegetables at market in Kota Baru, Malaysia

Food and Water

Leveraging technology and innovation to transform food systems

Through six country-led hubs and a Food Innovators Network, this work accelerates technology and innovations to secure a positive food future.

May 6, 2024

Global Risks

Why shifting from prediction to foresight can help us plan for future disruption

In a complex world, foresight methodologies offer an alternative to prediction. This approach can help map new possibilities to plan for future disruption.

Roger Spitz

May 3, 2024

Woman in hat selling fruit on the street; alleviate poverty; entrepreneurship.

Sustainable Development

5 ways businesses can help to alleviate poverty

Recent research shows there are five main drivers that for-profit organizations can use to help alleviate poverty in low- and middle-income countries.

Sreevas Sahasranamam and Vivek Soundararajan

May 3, 2024

Forum Institutional

Reflections from MENA at the #SpecialMeeting24

These were some of the key takeaways from speakers from the MENA region on the core themes of global collaboration, growth and energy for development.

Maroun Kairouz

May 3, 2024

While prosperity is less prevalent than many think, the number of people around the world living well is rising, hitting the key metric of $25 a day.

Economic Growth

The state of world prosperity: 4 key data points you need to understand

World prosperity is moving in the right direction — but not as fast as we'd hope. Here's what you need to know about world prosperity in 4 key data points.

Wolfgang Fengler and Homi Kharas

May 3, 2024

Financial literacy rates must improve around the world.

Economic Growth

Money matters: Your guide to financial literacy

How in-the-know are you on financial matters? This round-up of financial literacy articles and videos will keep you informed and boost your understanding.

Meagan Andrews and Haleh Nazeri

May 3, 2024

Top economy stories: OECD upgrades global economic outlook; Eurozone economy rebounds; India infrastructure output rises.

Economic Growth

OECD upgrades global economic outlook, and other economics stories to read

Top economy stories: OECD upgrades global economic outlook; Eurozone economy rebounds; India infrastructure output rises.

Joe Myers

May 3, 2024

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