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Mining and Metals
How the mining and metals industry can build resilience post-pandemic
The mining industry could collaborate more effectively to improve environmental, social and governance standards as world moves to a lower-carbon economy.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Industry Agenda
International Trade and Investment
7 lessons COVID-19 taught us about improving digital payments
COVID-19 accelerated the rise of digital payments, increasing financial inclusion but also raising risks. Here are seven ideas for how to combat them.
Better Business
Bosses perform better when they are appreciated by their staff, according to a new study
Managers were surveyed over 10 days about how much they felt appreciated, for a study by the University of Central Florida. It was found employers need to support managers as well as staf...
Information Technology
This small device could go a long way in tackling food insecurity
The sensor would allow rapid diagnosis of nutrition deficiency in plants, enabling farmers to maximize crop yield in a sustainable way.
Electricity
This swappable battery tech is keeping India’s electric tuk-tuk drivers on the road
SUN Mobility, a tech start-up based in Bengaluru in Karnataka, India, is rolling out a swappable battery service for electric vehicles.
Decarbonizing Energy
Norway sets electric vehicle record
So-called battery electric vehicles (BEV) made up 54.3% of all new cars sold in the Nordic country in 2020. Just a decade ago, the percentage of electric cars sold in Norway was just 1%.
European Union
Fall asleep in Vienna, wake up in Paris – Europe’s night trains make a comeback
Germany, France, Switzerland and Austria bring back routes for night trains. Travelling by rail emits much less carbon per kilometre than going by air or road.
UpLink
This company is combining video calls with pop-up clinics to help more people get the care they need
The use of telemedicine has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Start-up Carbon Health is working to make it accessible to underserved communities.
Sustainable Development
Geothermal energy, the forgotten renewable, has finally arrived
Geothermal energy had fallen our of favour in the United States, but its potential to fill gaps when solar and wind projects can't provide electricity could see it rise again.
Blockchain
How global fragmentation is holding back blockchain’s progress
Analysis from the World Economic Forum and the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) found four key insights to guide future blockchain regulation.
Sustainable Development
Why people are choosing to rent their Christmas trees
Online store Christmas on the Hill is selling sustainable Christmas trees which are rented for the festive period. They are kept alive and returned to the farm after use, ready for the fo...
Education and Skills
How teaching 'future resilient' skills can help workers adapt to automation
Why governments, education providers and employers should help workers earn quality non-degree credentials that lead to high quality, future-resilient jobs.
Decarbonizing Energy
Lloyd's of London steps back from coal in first climate change policy
The company's first ever ESG (environmental, social and governance) strategy aims to reduce its exposure to non-renewable energy.
Decarbonizing Energy
The Oceanbird: Swedish firm develops largest wind-driven cargo shop
A huge, wind-driven cargo ship could help end the fossil fuel era and curb climate change, its designers in Sweden say. The ship will be 200m long and carry 7,000 cars.
Sustainable Development
EU faces Franco-Dutch call for plan to stop 'greenwashing'
A new framework proposed by the EU and pressured by France and the Netherlands will prevent inaccurate claims that investments are sustainable and climate-friendly.