Agenda articles

Accessory dwelling units: a zoning solution to the US housing crisis

ADUs can help with the housing crisis by increasing the supply of affordable housing, improving neighborhoods, and being a sustainable form of housing.

World Food Safety Day: Let's work together to prevent foodborne illnesses

World Food Safety Day: WHO and FAO are urging policymakers, food businesses, educational institutions, and workplaces to take action to improve food safety.

Indigenous land rights play a vital role in protecting the Amazon rainforest. Here's how

A new study found that Indigenous communities with land rights in the Brazilian Amazon are key to curbing deforestation and restoring degraded lands.

'Self-restraint and regulation' - how the tech companies transforming the world view responsible AI 

Two companies involved in the AI revolution, the software giant Microsoft and start-up Hugging Face, share their approaches to making AI safe and ethical.

Protecting large ocean areas helps biodiversity — and doesn’t harm fisheries, study finds

A new study on the largest fully protected marine area in North America has shown how preserving biodiversity in oceans does not negatively impact fishing.

World Ocean Day: Young Global Leaders outline what we need to do to protect the high seas

On this year's World Ocean Day, Young Global Leaders outline how we can better protect our seas – for the benefit for the planet and those who rely on it.

How nutrient-rich seafood could help feed millions - without overfishing

Efforts are underway to encourage governments to end overfishing while ensuring people benefit from seafood's health benefits.

Preserving forests means business thinking beyond its own value chain

The current incentives structure is failing to protect the world's forests, which are crucial to climate mitigation. Companies must start investing in the bigger picture

New meningitis vaccine brings hope, plus the other health stories you need to know about

Top health news from the past fortnight: new meningitis vaccine brings hope; New Zealand unveils curbs on vaping; new hope in cancer detection and diagnosis.

This UK start-up has launched a seaweed farm to tackle climate change

Our ocean is under threat. But nature-based solutions, such as seaweed farms capturing carbon, can help to tackle climate change and restore biodiversity.

Protected areas store as much carbon as fossil fuels emit per year, study finds

A new study has found that protected areas store as much carbon as fossil fuels emit per year and thus play a vital role in mitigating climate change.

El Niño weather patterns could impact global food production. Here's how

In Asia, El Niño could lead to crop failures, food shortages, and forest fires. However, in the US, it could help alleviate severe drought in the Southwest.