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By 2028, just 9% of all payments will be made in physical currency – but we may miss it
The new central bank digital currencies need to offer something current electronic systems don't – the ability to spend money free of scrutiny or oversight
Richard Gendal Brown
September 26, 2023
How to build successful urban regeneration schemes
It is clear that successful urban regeneration projects create social value worldwide, but public-private partnerships face a challenge in delivering them.
Eime Tobari
September 26, 2023
A practical guide for corporations to navigate the voluntary carbon markets
The voluntary carbon market has a critical role to play in protecting nature and achieving our climate ambitions but action is needed to accelerate and scale up.
Nasim Pour, Dale Hardcastle, Henning Huenteler and Sara Figel
September 26, 2023
How Gen Z are reshaping the healthcare industry
Healthcare companies that embrace Gen Z's preferences when it comes to healthcare will be better positioned to attract patients in the years to come.
Sam Glick
September 26, 2023
Could New York City become the beacon of energy efficiency?
Cities account for two-thirds of global energy consumption and New York City's energy efficiency measures could be a valuable example for others to follow.
Rick Sporrer
September 26, 2023
‘Trust time’ – What this CEO learned from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Make one thing better everyday and keep upgrading yourself. Technology CEO Yuxiang Zhou shares lessons learned in business – and on a mountain adventure.
Linda Lacina and Simon Torkington
September 26, 2023
Your guide to electrolysis: the tech behind the green hydrogen revolution
Electrolysis is the technology that underpins the green hydrogen revolution. Here's everything you need to know about it, and the sectors it's set to fuel.
Sundus Cordelia Ramli
September 25, 2023
New standards for AI and the metaverse, plus other top tech stories
Top technology stories: China to work on new metaverse standards; UK regulator sets out AI principles; Cryptocurrency use on the rise in Nigeria.
Cathy Li
September 25, 2023
UN Global Chief Heat Officer urges COP28 action and other city-focused stories you need to read
Top city and urbanization stories: UN Chief Heat Officer urges action at COP28; Chinese cities ease house buying rules; Paris expands urban cooling system.
Lisa Chamberlain
September 25, 2023
4 ways companies can align competing interests to scale up climate action
Business action on climate must scale up if the energy transition is going to succeed – but it must align with companies' broader objectives too
Simon Glynn and Mike Peirce
September 25, 2023
Top energy news: Private equity seeks energy transition opportunities in Africa; EU strikes energy deals with Middle East; Oil prices reach year highs.
Roberto Bocca
September 25, 2023
Why menopause education is essential for both women and healthcare professionals
Menopause is a natural transition in a woman's life, but many are uninformed about the symptoms. This article discusses the need for improved menopause education for women.
Megan Arnot
September 25, 2023
How to run effective meetings that drive results
Learn how to make your meetings more productive and efficient with these effective meeting strategies.
Aaron De Smet and Patrick Simon
September 25, 2023
3 insights for more successful digital and financial literacy initiatives
A key barrier to reaching full financial inclusion is low digital and financial literacy levels. Here are three lessons learned from ongoing public-private efforts to advance literacy.
Drew Propson, Jill Lagos Shemin, Bryan Zheng Zhang and Hunter Sims
September 25, 2023