Agenda articles

Just-in-time cash transfers make vulnerable communities resilient to climate shocks

Cash transfers to those impacted by climate-induced disasters can financially empower people and minimise the effects of a climate shock on them.

5 ways investors can create value through organizational resilience

A five-point value-creation plan based on key resilience enablers gives companies insight beyond the first-order effects of shocks and a competitive edge.

Human bird flu vaccines under development, plus the other health stories you need to know about

Top health stories: Human bird flu vaccines under development; Tanzania confirms presence of Marburg virus; a Mediterranean diet could "cut dementia risk by almost a quarter".

Malnutrition in women and girls has soared 25% in crisis-hit countries

The gender gap in food insecurity is growing as current crises impact existing inequalities. A quarter of mothers in the worst affected areas have poor nutrition – and it’s affecting their children too.

Latin America has become a leading exporter of these 2 hugely popular products

Together, Ecuador and Colombia export more roses than the Netherlands, while Mexico is smashing all records for shipping avocados to the rest of the world.

Plastic fibres are stunting growth in mussels by more than a third - here's why that matters

Researchers found that prolonged exposure to polyester microfibres led to smaller mussels which could affect the wider ecosystem, reports The Conversation.

Britain's wild woods are under threat. What can be done to protect them?

The UK's ancient woodland is the best at storing carbon. But only 7% is in a state of ecological health, reports The Conversation. Here's what needs to happen.

Understanding the impact of COVID-19 supply disruptions on exporters in global value chains

COVID-19 triggered a debate on whether supply value chain trade is primarily a source of vulnerability or resilience. Here's the latest research.

This new tool will help reinforce trust in central banks, says the IMF

To maintain public trust in the face of economic and financial turbulence, monetary authorities must focus on transparency and accountability, says the IMF.

Ocean currents drive climate patterns - so what happens when they speed up?

Researchers believe climate change is speeding up global ocean currents. Here, Green Matters explains how this works - and what it means for our planet.

Fossil fuels 101: Everything you need to know

Fossil fuels still make up more than 80% of the world’s energy mix. What exactly are they, how are they made, and why do they emit so much carbon dioxide?

Carbon finance can support sustainable farming in Africa - here's how

Carbon finance could ensure the production of agriculture can be done in a low-carbon and sustainable way in Eastern and Southern Africa, says the World Bank.