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People walk past the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe building in Harare, Zimbabwe, February 25, 2019. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo

Financial and Monetary Systems

The ZiG: Zimbabwe rolls out world’s newest currency. Here’s what to know

Last month, Zimbabwe rolled out a new gold-backed currency called the ZiG. Officials hope the ZiG can mitigate the currency instability that has plagued the country for decades.

Spencer Feingold

May 17, 2024

colourful pills on a blue surface - antimicrobial resistance

Health and Healthcare Systems

Antimicrobial resistance is a leading cause of global deaths. Now is the time to act

An international, independent convening, similar to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, to review and advise on antimicrobial resistance, could be a critical step in addressing this issue.

Dame Sally Davies, Hemant Ahlawat and Shyam Bishen

May 16, 2024

Critical minerals play vital roles in green technologies.

Energy Transition

Critical minerals demand has doubled in the past five years – here are some solutions to the supply crunch

According to the International Energy Agency's first annual Critical Minerals Market Review, the surge in demand raises opportunities and challenges – and investment is needed.

Emma Charlton

May 16, 2024

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam reservoir is seen from above. Access to water and drought resilience are persistent problems across the Horn of Africa.

Food and Water

The Horn of Africa's deep groundwater could be a game-changer for drought resilience

Drought is a blight on the Horn of Africa, looming large as a constant threat. But accessing the vast groundwater wells below the region could change that.

Bradley Hiller, Jude Cobbing and Andrew Harper

May 16, 2024

Emerging Technologies

6 ways satellites are helping to monitor our changing planet from space

As a first-generation observation satellite returns to Earth, we look at the latest technology for climate change research from space.

Andrea Willige

May 16, 2024

The effects of antimicrobial resistance are not spread equally across society.

Health and Healthcare Systems

Inequality is driving antimicrobial resistance. Here's how to curb it

The driving forces of antimicrobial resistance are unequally distributed across society, with vulnerable communities experiencing the worst health and economic risks.

Michael Anderson, Gunnar Ljungqvist and Victoria Saint

May 15, 2024

European firms are lagging on scale and performance.

Geo-Economics and Politics

Scale matters more than ever for European competitiveness. Here's why

As we enter a new geo-economic era, Europe's competitiveness is under pressure. Here's how European firms are to compete globally.

Sven Smit and Jan Mischke

May 15, 2024

Traffic is seen on a street in New Delhi, India, September 5, 2023.

Urban Transformation

India has the highest number of road accident fatalities – but one man’s determination has reduced that figure by 40%. Here’s how

Discover the story behind one man’s lifetime crusade to make India’s roads safer – and how it is helping reduce the annual toll of road traffic fatalities.

Johnny Wood

May 15, 2024

Bird's eye view of people walking and cycling on a wide pavement in a blog about 'car-light' transport

Urban Transformation

'One Less Car': How this country is encouraging green mobility

Seven actions that city leaders can focus on to support the transition to a car-light future.

Anna Paula Brito

May 15, 2024

GenAI has huge potential if it's harnessed correctly.

Emerging Technologies

How can GenAI be optimized for people and processes?

Rapid innovations in GenAI are enabling widespread adoption of the technology. We highlight three kinds of organizations that are successfully optimizing GenAI.

May Habib

May 15, 2024

Research has shown that the continuing decline in biodiversity is a threat to humanity’s existence.

Wellbeing and Mental Health

The fascinating link between biodiversity and mental wellbeing

Is biodiversity the missing piece to happier cities? According to a new study, spending time in diverse natural spaces boosts mental health. Here's how.

Andrea Mechelli

May 15, 2024

San Francisco's Yes SF Challenge unites innovators & businesses to create a more sustainable, equitable future.

Urban Transformation

San Francisco leads the way in sustainable urban development with Yes SF

San Francisco's Yes SF Challenge is more than just sustainability - it's a model for collective action to address complex urban challenges. Here's why.

Alison Hagan

May 15, 2024

Norwegian aluminium producer Norsk Hydro CEO Hilde Merete Aasheim.

Leadership

‘I have a fantastic team, and I don’t speak first’: Leadership lessons from Hydro's Hilde Merete Aasheim

What does it take to build innovative teams for the energy transition? Hilde Merete Aasheim, CEO of green aluminium company, Hydro, shares her perspective.

David Elliott

May 15, 2024

Cybersecurity

Global financial stability at risk due to cyber threats, IMF warns. Here's what to know

Cyber attacks in the financial sector pose a major threat to global financial stability, the IMF warns. "Governance frameworks to mitigate the risks must keep pace," the agency states.

Spencer Feingold and Johnny Wood

May 15, 2024

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