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Gender-based violence is a global-scale problem without any one easy solution — but changemakers everywhere are pioneering ways to combat it in their own communities.

Gender Inequality

Meet 5 changemakers fighting against gender-based violence

One in three women will experience gender-based violence in their lifetime. These five women show it is possible to turn the tide against a problem of this scale.

Christa Odinga-Svanteson

December 7, 2023

The climate crisis is reducing the flow of international trade.

Trade and Investment

International trade: What you need to know this month

COP talks feature Trade Day for the first time; WTO Goods Barometer shows goods trade recovering from recent slump; and other international trade news.

Emily Skovran

December 7, 2023

Over $700 million in financing was offered on Health Day by COP28 hosts the United Arab Emirates and various charities to help eradicate neglected tropical diseases.

Health and Healthcare

COP28 hosts first-ever Health Day, and other health stories you need to know this week

Top health news: COP28 hosts first-ever Health Day; 5 million deaths annually from fossil fuel air pollution, study says; Bird flu on the rise.

Shyam Bishen

December 7, 2023

Hydrogen is a fuel with immense potential.

Energy Transition

Why green hydrogen could play a major role in powering our sustainable future

As hydrogen production methods improve and the cost of renewable and nuclear energy continues to fall, the role of hydrogen in our energy system will grow.

Sundus Cordelia Ramli

December 7, 2023

Food and agriculture innovation includes rainwater harvesting which empowers farmers and saves precious water resources.

Agriculture, Food and Beverage

These are the seven key innovations needed to transform food and agriculture

New technologies such as rainwater harvesting are needed to help farmers adapt to extreme weather and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Paul Winters

December 7, 2023

The World Economic Forum's Strategic Intelligence Outlook saw experts from different fields explore anticipated trends for 2024.

Strategic Intelligence Outlook 2023

Strategic Intelligence Outlook: climate litigation, economic strains and more in store for 2024

The World Economic Forum's Strategic Intelligence Outlook saw experts explore expected trends for 2024, covering climate, geopolitics and global business.

Abhinav Chugh, Tarika Lall and Sargun Kaur Lalia

December 7, 2023

Brown wheat field during sunset: Regenerative agriculture can ease land degradation and increase yields.

COP28

The 3 changes that can pave the way for regenerative agriculture

For adoptable regenerative agriculture, there needs to be a more systemic transition with better collaboration, risk sharing and valued ecosystem services.

Marjolein Brasz, Andy Zynga and Geraldine Bernard

December 6, 2023

cutting aviation emissions is one of the focuses of the First Movers Coalition

COP28

COP28: What is the First Movers Coalition and what has it achieved so far?

The World Economic Forum and John Kerry launched the First Movers Coalition at COP26. It now has more than 90 members making purchasing commitments to drive demand for clean technologies.

Kate Whiting

December 6, 2023

A young boy prepares to wash dishes at an informal settlement in the capital Luanda, August 30, 2012. The sustainable, secure and dignified construction of informal settlements is essential as city populations swell globally.

Society and Equity

Sustainable construction will help those living in the world's many informal settlements

1.1 billion people live in informal settlements worldwide — a figure set to grow. That's why we must embrace safe and sustainable construction in them.

Greg Munro

December 6, 2023

Climate Change

Science for sustainable development: how recent research could help us meet climate goals

We need to cut global emissions by 45% by 2030 to reach key targets, says a new report by the UN and WMO. Embracing weather, climate and water-related sciences can help.

Ewan Thomson

December 6, 2023

Cybersecurity

Digital safety: Are you using one of the world’s most popular passwords?

Simple passwords - such as 123456, the world's most popular - make people vulnerable to cybercrime. Here’s how to improve your digital safety.

Ewan Thomson

December 6, 2023

A person walks past a "#COP28" sign in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Energy Transition

COP28 and the world 'on track' to triple renewables. Top energy stories of the week

Top global energy news: UN's COP28 summit is underway; World is on track to triple renewables; Oil and gas sector could halve by 2030.

Roberto Bocca

December 6, 2023

Bridging the climate finance gap is not just a priority; it is an existential necessity.

Climate Change

COP28: Bridging the climate finance gap in Africa and beyond

The climate finance gap poses a threat to Africa's climate change efforts: adaptation, mitigation and resilience. An innovative financing approach is needed.

Landry Signé and Chido Munyati

December 6, 2023

Singapore is number one in the Asia-Pacific region when it comes to AI readiness, thanks to its conducive policy and business environment.

Artificial Intelligence

5 ways Asia-Pacific economies can operationalize AI to unlock economic opportunity

For Asia-Pacific countries to succeed in the age of AI — and particularly generative AI — their economies require a sufficient level of AI readiness.

Sassoon Grigorian

December 5, 2023

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