Agenda articles

6 stories that defined cybersecurity in 2023

From the biggest DDoS attack ever to the widening cybersecurity skills gap, here are some of cybersecurity's biggest talking points in 2023.

Extreme weather is driving food prices higher. Here are some of the crops facing the biggest impacts

Extreme temperatures and droughts around the world are causing crops to fail and leading to shortages.

Why advanced manufacturing must always nurture skilled people

Manufacturing must invest in its workforce — and their safety, wellbeing and career fulfilment — if it is to harness the full potential of Industry 4.0.

How is AI reshaping the travel experience?

The future of AI in global travel is poised to focus on efficient and highly personalized solutions tailored to the individual's needs.

Lessons from small islands: why equitable partnerships are key to funding the energy transition

Developing countries, especially small island states, face many barriers to an equitable energy transition. Here's how global partnerships enable success.

Trust, equity and long-term thinking: what Japan can teach the world about 'human capitalism'

Japan's experience in maintaining social stability and values-driven capitalism over the last 30 years can point the way to how to achieve the net-zero transition

5 must-read stories about nature and climate from 2023

Nature and climate in 2023: Read some of the year's most popular Agenda stories – from the polycrisis to the hottest year ever recorded and more.

How to rebuild trust in institutions: results, results, results

A global trust recession is in full swing. To rebuild faith in our institutions, we cannot simply tell people to have faith in them. We must deliver results.

Driving disability inclusion is more than a moral imperative – it’s a business one

Around 15-20% of the global population experience disabilities with a spending power of $13 trillion, making disability inclusion a moral and business imperative.

Apprenticeships are headed off the shop floor and into the office

Faced with a labour shortage and diversity goals, employers such as Verizon and Intuit are creating apprenticeships for office work.

Technology and innovation: our 5 top stories from 2023

From artificial intelligence to the metaverse and the innovations shaping the future, here are some of our most-read technology stories this year.

7 innovative solutions for fighting food waste

From eco-fridges to onsite composters, these enterprising ideas could go some way to reducing food waste and emissions.