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Reducing short-lived climate pollutants, like black carbon, is key to tackling air pollution and global warming.

Climate Action

Why pollutants like black carbon and methane must be incorporated into NDCs

Reducing pollutants such as black carbon and methane can tackle air quality and reduce global warming. We highlight the progress Chile has made in this area.

Marcelo Mena Carrasco and Carolina Urmeneta

September 7, 2024

Jobs and the Future of Work

Why young people worldwide want and need ‘meaningful work’

Opinion

'Meaningful work' is work that is fair and fulfilling, and which positively influences the growth and well being of young people and their communities.

Carlos Sanvee

September 6, 2024

Bright sunny day in Antarctica. Full calm and reflection of icebergs in deep clear water. Travel by the ship among ices. Snow and ices of the Antarctic islands: Black carbon, a significant contributor to Arctic warming, accelerates ice and snow melting.

Climate Action

Protecting the Arctic and human health: The hidden potential of black carbon

Arctic warming impacts global weather, driven by black carbon. Reducing emissions from fossil fuels and household stoves offers climate and health benefits.

Pam Pearson and Helen Millman

September 6, 2024

Climate Action

Why the voluntary carbon market is key to scaling carbon dioxide removal and delivering net-zero

The voluntary carbon market is one of the few transitional finance options that addresses the urgent need for large-scale carbon dioxide emissions reductions.

Nasim Pour and Leila Toplic

September 6, 2024

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Workers with disabilities are paid 12% less per hour than other employees, says the ILO

A new working paper from the International Labour Organization shows the extent of the disability wage gap - and how businesses can help to close it.

Joe Myers

September 6, 2024

Financial and Monetary Systems

US job openings decline - and other economics stories to read

Top economy news: US job openings hit lowest point since May 2021; Olympics gives Eurozone a boost; South Africa's current account deficit narrows.

Joe Myers

September 6, 2024

A man wears a face mask after the district government declared an air quality emergency due to forest fires on a hill, in Bogota, Colombia, January 26, 2024. Poor air quality is the number one health risk facing humankind.

Climate Action

Poor air quality is shortening our lives — asking for open data can change that

In cities that issue regular public updates on air quality, citizens live longer. That's why open data is critical for improving air quality globally.

Christa Hasenkopf

September 6, 2024

The International Day of Clean Air for blue skies is a yearly reminder that the world must urgently tackle air quality.

Climate Action

International Day of Clean Air for blue skies: What is it and why is it important?

Air pollution is the biggest external cause of ill-health and premature deaths. The International Day of Clean Air for blue skies is an attempt to change that.

Simon Torkington

September 5, 2024

A mason jar with dirt, grime and smoke: Tackling black carbon could be key to significatly reducing rate the world heats.

Climate Action

Why we must attack black carbon air pollution to protect the climate

Tackling super pollutants like black carbon, alongside CO2, is vital for curbing global warming and protecting regions like the Arctic.

Durwood Zaelke and Gabrielle Dreyfus

September 5, 2024

Artificial intelligence AI deep learning computer program technology. Cyber leaders must effectively communicate AI-security risks to make the case for investment in mitigating them.

Emerging Technologies

The new AI imperative is about balancing innovation and security

To make the most of AI, businesses must get to grips not only with the opportunities it poses but the risks this tech presents, too. Here's where to start.

Louise Axon and Joanna Bouckaert

September 5, 2024

Workers inspect tomatoes in a greenhouse at Agrico, which has the country's biggest hydroponic farm, in Al-Khor, north of Doha, Qatar May 15, 2019. Innovation and cooperation are key to securing the future of the global food system and food security.

Food and Water

Food security is a collective effort — here's what we need to do

Food security is everyone's responsibility — whether that's the public sector and state, the private sector or us as individuals. Here's what we must do.

Mansour AlMulla

September 5, 2024

Many leaders acknowledge that mitigating AI risks can lead to a competitive advantage and fundamentally contribute to their organization’s success.

Emerging Technologies

AI governance trends: How regulation, collaboration and skills demand are shaping the industry

AI is transforming industries and there is a growing demand for innovative solutions and trained professionals to address governance needs relating to it.

Heather Domin

September 5, 2024

Crowd of business people walking through financial district towards modern office building, La Defense, Paris, France: Systems thinking approaches can be applied to urban mobility to promote public and active travel.

Urban Transformation

How a systems thinking approach can reimagine urban mobility

Cities generate 70% of global emissions, with transport being a major contributor. Car reduction can improve urban mobility, air quality and health.

Audrey de Nazelle and Nicole Cowell

September 5, 2024

Circular Economy

13 start-ups shaping the circular economy by redefining data and traceability

For the circular economy to flourish, companies need enhanced data and traceability tools to track products and materials from the cradle to the grave.

Poonam Watine and Judith Ketelslegers

September 4, 2024

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