Agenda articles

A roundup of Africa's climate action in 2023

Africa is making strides in climate action, with a focus on securing climate finance, establishing carbon markets, and implementing supportive policies.

New research links nanoplastics to Parkinson’s and some types of dementia

A new study links nanoplastics to Parkinson's disease, suggesting they may trigger brain changes linked to the condition and some types of dementia.

What is a socio-bioeconomy and how an innovation ecosystem can contribute in the Amazon Basin

Here's how the Amazon region can showcase what a socio-bioeconomy for people and the planet looks like, while bringing the world closer to net zero in the process.

COP28: New climate disaster fund, plus other nature and climate stories to read this week

Also, in nature and climate this week: Debt relief needed to help developing world adapt to climate change; Brazil to launch fund to protect forests.

Why we need global cooperation on critical mineral supplies

Critical minerals will be vital to realising the green transition, so we need cooperative frameworks and supply chain partnerships to ensure supplies.

There's a training gap in green finance and it could hold climate progress back

Sustainable finance is key to climate mitigation; that's why the World Economic Forum has joined an initiative to bridge a knowledge gap in emerging markets.

Why we need international data sharing on critical minerals

Critical minerals are key for the energy transition but insufficient data is causing uncertainty for producers and consumers. Here's how policy-makers can help.

What is International Anti-Corruption Day – and why is it important?

International Anti-Corruption Day is recognized on 9 December each year, and highlights the action people can take to tackle this global crime.

Feeding the future: 3 ways our food system must transform to feed the world

Three major enablers are required to drive the global food system transformation: policy frameworks, innovations and collaboration. Find out how here.

Deploying clean energy means using more land. That won't happen without community engagement

Opposition is growing to greater rollout of clean energy infrastructure. People-positive community engagement will help defuse these tensions on the road to net zero

Industrial clusters can slash emissions while creating jobs. Here’s how

The World Economic Forum is embracing industrial clusters to help deploy decarbonization technology at scale — significant financial incentives will help.

3 sectors share insights on measuring scope 3 emissions

Scope 3 reporting is driven by new expectations from consumers, business partners, regulators, investors, employees and civil society; and has significant implications for trade policies.