Agenda articles

'It's both over- and underhyped': Young Global Leaders' insights on artificial intelligence

With artificial intelligence poised to reshape the world economy, Young Global Leaders from 22 countries recently met to discuss how to approach this rapidly evolving technology

Davos and beyond: A timeline of the highlights

A look back at key moments in the timeline of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos

Google is deleting inactive accounts. Here’s why that’s a good thing

Google has started deleting abandoned accounts. With cybercrime on the rise, such actions are crucial to guard against threats and build cyber resilience.

Explainer: What is climate justice?

The climate crisis is impacting developing nations disproportionately more than rich ones. Which is why COP28 is prioritizing climate justice. Here’s how.

These 5 cities are embracing passive cooling for a sustainable urban future

Cities are getting hotter due to climate change and the urban heat island effect. Here are some passive cooling solutions to help cities adapt to climate change.

The ocean is our best chance to survive climate change

Our ocean's health is our planet's health. It absorbs heat and CO₂, regulates climate, and fuels a sustainable economy. Protecting it from climate change is crucial for our future.

5 innovative ways we are tackling plastic waste

From the world’s biggest plastic sorting plant to removing microplastics from water, here are five companies addressing the plastic waste issue.

An extra $437 spent on every child boosts high school graduation rates, finds a new study. Here’s how

More public spending on education and support for vulnerable households boosts graduation rates, a study by Michigan State University has found.

Eurozone recession fears, and other economics news to read this week

Top economy stories: Eurozone recession fears continue; Chinese exports grew in November; US trade deficit grows more than expected.

Six tips for climate funders working in fragile and conflict-affected settings

Using the experience of peace-builders, see how climate adaptation funders can work in fragile areas of the world to support climate resilience and peace.

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.

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.