War, trade tensions and domestic policies can divert attention from climate change, but economic factors and regional diplomacy can help, these experts say.
Ian Shine
October 14, 2024
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Why corporate integrity is key to shaping the use of AI
AI's regulatory landscape is complex and inconsistent, and businesses have a key role to play by applying a strong code of ethics to aid its development.
Inderpreet Sawhney, Delia Ferreira Rubio and Houssam Al Wazzan
October 14, 2024
Tackling AMR: a call for global action to preserve medical progress
Climate change, conflict, and poor infection control practices are accelerating the spread of drug-resistant pathogens, making AMR a global challenge with disproportionate impacts on low- and middle-income countries.
Paul Murray
October 14, 2024
The Amazon is close to the point of no return. COP16 is a critical opportunity to act
The current Amazon fires highlight that the global ecosystem is fast approaching irreversible tipping points that will be devastating for nature and the people dependent on it
Kirsten Schuijt and Maria Susana Muhamad González
October 11, 2024
Generative AI is rapidly evolving: How governments can keep pace
Governments must keep pace with the rapid evolution of GenAI, addressing risks while supporting innovation. A new report offers a framework for governance.
Karla Yee Amezaga, Rafi Lazerson and Manal Siddiqui
October 11, 2024
Surge in US jobless claims amid falling inflation and other economy stories to read this week
Top economy stories: US inflation falls, jobless claims up; BoJ weighs future rate hikes; UK economy sees first growth in two months, and more.
Rebecca Geldard
October 11, 2024
What is carbon capture and storage – and how can it help tackle the climate crisis?
Norway is close to completing Europe's first full-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. Here's what you need to know.
Douglas Broom
October 11, 2024
What is virtual intelligence and why do all workers need it?
What is virtual intelligence and why can it make the difference between someone getting hired or let go? Why assessing 'remote-readiness' is essential.
Ronit Avni
October 11, 2024
Top international trade stories: Harmonize AI regulation to avoid trade frictions; US port strikes end; EU imposes new tariffs on Chinese EVs.
Mingcong Li
October 11, 2024
India invests in city flood mitigation, and other urban transformation stories
Other top city and urbanization news: Cities yet to set net-zero targets; Indonesia’s bid to improve Jakarta’s air; New research on infrastructure, scaling EVs, and nature-positive cities.
Jeff Merritt and Vivian Brady-Phillips
October 11, 2024
Funding the future: Sustainable financing models to help the fight against antimicrobial resistance
Here’s what you need to know about antimicrobial resistance, the reasons for the dry antibiotics pipeline and the innovative financing models that could help.
Shyam Bishen
October 10, 2024
Leaders pledge 10% drop in superbug deaths by 2030, and other top health stories
Top health stories: Leaders set 2030 goal to cut superbug deaths by 10%; 'A conceptual breakthrough' in cancer research; Rwanda begins Marburg virus vaccine trials.
Shyam Bishen
October 10, 2024
Explainer: Advanced nuclear technologies and their role in the energy transition
Nuclear energy is experiencing a renaissance but concerns remain around safety and cost. How can advanced energy solutions support the energy transition?
Maciej Kolaczkowski
October 10, 2024
How more than 50 million deaths could be prevented by increasing access to antibiotics
As the majority of people worldwide lack access to effective antibiotics, the most difficult-to-treat infections are now outpacing antibiotic development.
Manica Balasegaram
October 10, 2024