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World Health Assembly: Public-private partnerships can help achieve health-for-all
The World Economic Forum ran a side event at the May 2023 World Health Assembly to discuss achieving smarter, more equitable, resilient health systems.
Shyam Bishen
May 31, 2023
Bill Gates shares 5 things he wishes he had heard at his graduation
Bill Gates' advice for graduating students: follow your passion, be persistent, and give back. The future belongs to you, so go out and make a difference.
Bill Gates
May 31, 2023
This new framework helps companies set science based targets for nature
The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) is developing guidance for companies to set science-based targets for nature, with a focus on land and water.
Jesse Klein
May 31, 2023
Unlocking the trillion-dollar female economy
The female economy is a growing market that businesses should take notice of. Women control or influence 85% of consumer spending, and this number is only expected to grow.
Monique Woodard
May 31, 2023
Tackling 'financed emissions' as the gateway to a greener economy
Understanding and mitigating financed emissions – which result from financial activities – can help drive India's transition towards a greener economy.
Ankit Jain and Devansh Pathak
May 31, 2023
The biggest roadblocks facing the future of mobility - and how to tackle them
Rapid technological advancements in the automotive industry are reshaping mobility - automakers and tech companies must collaborate to succeed in this evolving landscape.
Mike Thoeny
May 31, 2023
2 novels shared the Pulitzer Prize this year – here’s why they’re so relevant for our times
As we navigate a period of economic uncertainty, this year’s two Pulitzer Prize for fiction winners examine our relationship with money.
Emma Charlton
May 31, 2023
What is sustainable aviation fuel and why are only 0.1% of flights powered by it?
Flights are huge sources of emissions, but airlines can cut carbon footprints by using sustainable aviation fuel made from plant or animal materials.
Ian Shine
May 31, 2023
Here’s how water, nitrogen and a simple sprayer could revolutionize the production of ammonia
A new ammonia production method could be more sustainable, helping to feed a growing population and fuel industry without compromising the environment.
Andrea Willige
May 31, 2023
Also this week: A new framework helps firms assess biodiversity impact; Typhoon Mawar leaves most of Guam without power; and other top headlines.
Johnny Wood
May 31, 2023
Grow food, not tobacco, WHO says
Tobacco farming takes up arable land that could be used to grow food. It is harmful to the environment while also exposing farmers to nicotine poisoning and debt traps.
United Nations
May 31, 2023
See how US inflation rates have changed since 2020
The inflation rate in the US has been on the rise in recent years, reaching a high of 8.3% in 2022. This chart illustrates the rise of inflation for 2020-23.
Statista
May 31, 2023
5 reasons why empowering women and girls can revolutionise the fight against climate change
In countries vulnerable to climate change, women and girls are disproportionately affected. These interventions can build a gender-equitable, sustainable future.
Vilas Dhar, Tara Chklovski and Yolanda Botti-Lodovico
May 31, 2023
Clean energy investment to hit $1.7 trillion - and other energy stories
Top energy news: Green energy investment booms; G7 outlines plan for the energy transition; Business leaders warning on Europe's green energy growth.
Roberto Bocca
May 30, 2023