Agenda articles

Rice is both a victim and a villain in terms of the climate crisis. Here’s why

Rice, a staple crop for more than half the world, is poised for global shortages. Here's how its production is impacted by the climate crisis and what must be done next.

How a global tech company put gender equity at the heart of its business and why that paid off

The global economy has greater potential to thrive if women participate. Mastercard outlines three lessons learned from its own gender equity initiatives.

Recycled material could help tackle many of fast fashion’s environmental problems. Here’s how

Fast fashion has low prices but a high environmental cost, so tech enabling material to be recycled will be key in making the industry more sustainable.

UN treaty aims to end global plastic pollution – and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week 

Top nature stories: UN treaty aims to end global plastic pollution; Almost half of animal species are in decline; New York is sinking under the weight of its skyscrapers.

Will erasing economic ties hinder climate progress?

Rewiring supply chains and reducing dependencies for political reasons, rather than figuring out more ways to cooperate, may not be the best use of precious time.

What are venture studios and how can they help with climate innovation?

Climate venture studios offer a unique approach to innovation by generating and testing new business ideas, as opposed to relying solely on ideas from the market.

A visual guide to global demographics through population pyramids

Population pyramids can be used to understand a country's demographic challenges and opportunities, such as the size of its workforce and its dependency ratio.

UNESCO releases a new roadmap for using AI in education

UNESCO's roadmap on AI in education provides guidance to policymakers and educators on how to maximize the benefits of AI while minimizing the risks.

What is the Global Stocktake, and how will it help countries meet their climate goals?

The Global Stocktake is a process established under the Paris Agreement to assess collective progress toward achieving the purpose and goals of the Agreement.

How 3D printing really helps accelerate sustainable manufacturing

See how 3D printing or additive manufacturing offers a way to reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing and develop much more sustainable products.

We've exceeded the Earth's safe boundaries. So what are they - and what's next?

More than 50 world-leading researchers assessed the health of the planet against multiple thresholds including biodiversity and fresh water - with alarming results.

Beyond recycling: how to solve the plastic waste crisis

Every year, humans produce over 300 million tons of plastic waste, and only a small fraction of this is recycled. The rest ends up in landfills and oceans.