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Circular Economy

6 nature-positive circular economy strategies to transform Europe’s built environment

The circular economy can simultaneously benefit business and nature – as demonstrated by case studies in Europe's built environment

Jocelyn Blériot and Martin Pauli

September 19, 2024

Jobs and the Future of Work

What's the 'economic optimism gap' and how can closing it lead to a better workplace?

Closing the 'economic optimism gap' can lead to a more motivated and productive workforce - new data reveals.

Cydney Roach

September 19, 2024

Linking the Yarra Valley with the mountain areas around Marysville is the road known as the Black Spur Drive, which passes between Healesville with Narbethong on the Maroondah Highway. Famous for its heady scenery of spectacular tall forests, the Black Spur winds its way up the Great Dividing Range. Nature-based solutions

Forum Institutional

How investing more in nature can help human, community and planetary health to thrive

Pharmaceutical companies already participate in a range of nature-based solutions to climate change. But such projects need more private sector funding.

Pam Cheng

September 19, 2024

Josh Joffe a 23-year-old Jewish American, sits with the phone he uses to access social media and see posts about the Israel-Palestinian conflict at his home in Washington, U.S., October 15, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Is patience waning with efforts to moderate content on social media?

The arrest of Telegram’s CEO has heightened scrutiny of the ways content is internally policed. It'll be ‘a tricky few years ahead’ for overseeing these platforms, an expert says.

John Letzing

September 19, 2024

US, EU and UK representatives have signed a landmark AI safety treaty

Emerging Technologies

EU, US and UK sign landmark AI safety treaty, and other digital technology stories you need to know

EU, US and UK sign AI safety treaty; Telegram apologizes to South Korea over deepfake scandal; Chatbots could weaken beliefs in conspiracy theories

Cathy Li

September 19, 2024

The Amazon rainforest in Yasuni National Park during a tour led by the Waorani people, whose land is voting on an oil production ban, Bameno community, Pastaza province, Ecuador, July 29, 2023.

Nature and Biodiversity

40% of critical Amazon rainforest unprotected, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week

Other top stories this week: EU auditors warn of climate spending issues; Developing countries need billions more in climate finance.

Joe Myers

September 19, 2024

Little plant in dried cracked mud against a background of city skyline.

Forum Institutional

Top 5 climate-related liability issues that your board should consider

Here are five issues that all directors and chief legal officers should tackle to minimize the potential for claims against their companies or themselves.

Sarah Barker and Michael Burger

September 19, 2024

A row of colourful fabric rolls: The textile industry can lear from e-waste to help drive it towards a circular economy.

Forum Institutional

75% of textiles end up in landfills. Can trade facilitation and the circular economy be the solution?

The textile industry sends 40% of waste to landfills. Addressing global standards, recycling and trade facilitation could enable a circular economy.

Andres Ginatta and Philippe Isler

September 18, 2024

close up of a pipette dripping liquid into test tubes in a blog about antimicrobial resistance

Health and Healthcare Systems

How the UN declaration on antimicrobial resistance could take the world in the right direction

The world must convene and take steps towards ensuring a pipeline of new antibiotics and stronger market incentives to tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Marianne Holm

September 18, 2024

Trees/forest near Fuji Sanctuary, Fujinomiya-shi, Japan: Forest degradation has impacted groundwater levels in Japan.

Nature and Biodiversity

Forest conservation is key to safeguarding Japan’s underground water. Here's why

Forest conservation is vital for maintaining groundwater levels. In Japan, successful public-private partnerships and sustainable practices are evident.

Naoko Tochibayashi and Mizuho Ota

September 18, 2024

fintech icon on abstract financial technology background represent Blockchain and Fintech Investment

Emerging Technologies

How Nigeria is leading on digital transformation for a stronger economy

Opinion

Young people need digital skills to drive innovation. Here's how Nigeria is building infrastructure and growing talent for its digital transformation.

Bosun Tijani

September 18, 2024

Forum Institutional

SDIM24: How to follow the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2024

Find out how to follow the World Economic Forum's Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2024 across digital channels.

Beatrice Di Caro

September 18, 2024

low-carbon buildings such as skyscrapers will be key to achieving a low-carbon future

Industries in Depth

Why having low-carbon buildings also makes financial sense

Companies need to make buildings energy efficient to move towards a low-carbon world, but there are economic benefits of doing so too.

Guy Grainger

September 18, 2024

Health and Healthcare Systems

5 ways that robotics are transforming healthcare

Discover how cutting-edge robotics technology is being used by the medical industry to develop life-saving techniques and improve the patient experience.

Gareth Francis

September 18, 2024

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