Explore the Forum’s latest opinion articles, timely analyses and explainers from leaders in business, politics, and civil society.
Filter by global issue, industry or economy
48,917 articles
Here's what your organization needs to know about cyber insurance
Despite the increasing complexity in cyber insurance and rapidly evolving cyber threats, security leaders can minimize risks by focusing on four areas.
Anna Sarnek and Larry Slusser
June 9, 2023
How can start-up ecosystems in Central Eurasia become more effective?
Central Eurasia, which is an emerging market with high growth potential, can, through the right support and coordination, become a global start-up hub.
Maksim Burianov and Irakli Kashibadze
June 9, 2023
The importance of ecosystem-based management in protecting the ocean
Overfishing, pollution, and climate change are all taking a toll on marine ecosystems. Ecosystem-based management (EBM) could help to reverse these trends.
Karen Fisher
June 9, 2023
The world needs to do more to hit clean energy goals, says UN
A new report from the UN and partners has warned that the world is not on track to meet SDG7, which aims to ensure access to affordable, clean energy for all.
United Nations
June 9, 2023
A strong multilateral trading system is essential for economic security. Here's why
A strong multilateral trading system is the best guarantor of economic security, providing households and firms with unparalleled flexibility and resilience.
Ralph Ossa
June 9, 2023
New forecasts for global growth and other economics stories to read this week
Top economy news: World Bank, OECD issue new growth forecasts; Eurozone entered technical recession in first quarter; Probability of US recession drops.
Joe Myers
June 9, 2023
From pathway to highway in Eurasia
Cutting through Central Asia and the South Caucasus, the Middle Corridor is the shortest route from China’s Pacific coast to Europe, see why it's popular.
Mirek Dušek
June 9, 2023
The US has just lifted its debt ceiling - but what is it?
The US debt ceiling is a self-imposed cap on the amount of money the federal government can borrow to pay its bills. And a default risks global market turmoil.
Gabi Thesing
June 8, 2023
Nontuthuzelo Nikiwe: Deploying curiosity and optimism to fight climate change
For this South Africa-based Global Shaper, her curiosity is a key tool in her work fighting climate change — but, if she's not careful, that same curiosity could lead her to burnout.
Chris Hamill-Stewart
June 8, 2023
João Pedro Rocha: The bridge builder with an eye for local climate solutions
This Rio di Janeiro native has long known that he wanted to pursue climate issues. For him, climate solutions must build upon, not forsake, culture and history.
Chris Hamill-Stewart
June 8, 2023
Mohit Rauniyar: Educating the community to fight climate change
Most comfortable being called an educator, this Global Shaper is using the skills he learned running an education NGO to aid climate change education in Nepal.
Chris Hamill-Stewart
June 8, 2023
Arctic Ocean could become ice-free by 2030. Why it matters?
Scientists warn that the Arctic Ocean could be ice-free in summer by the 2030s. The loss of sea ice would have global and dangerous consequences.
Jonathan Bamber
June 8, 2023
Air pollution monitors may be a goldmine for biodiversity data. Here's how
A new study finds that air-quality-monitoring systems potentially capture and store environmental DNA, or eDNA, which can help track biodiversity loss.
Orla Dwyer
June 8, 2023
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.
Jeff Kruth and Murali Paranandi
June 8, 2023