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WHO issues new list of interventions to tackle non-communicable diseases
WHO has approved an updated list of interventions and policies that are cost-effective and efficient in preventing and treating noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
World Health Organization
June 2, 2023
How big tech and AI can make early warning systems more effective
The WMO is working with big tech companies, aiming to ensure that everyone in the world is protected by early warning systems within the next five years.
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
June 2, 2023
4 must-read books for the summer, according to psychologist Adam Grant
Organizational psychologist, author and Wharton professor Adam Grant picks his top reads for the summer – and they cover everything from perfectionism to AI.
Rebecca Geldard
June 2, 2023
The economic costs of extreme weather are soaring, but number of deaths is falling fast. Here’s why
The economic costs of weather, climate and water-related disasters have surged in the past 50 years. So why is there a reverse trend in number of deaths?
Ian Shine
June 2, 2023
How to folllow the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2023
The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2023 will take place 27-29 June 2023. Here's all the information you need to follow #AMNC23.
Beatrice Di Caro
June 2, 2023
Don't be an AI tourist. Learn how to maximize your data
Companies are rushing to adopt generative AI – but few of them know how to put models in practice that are specific to their area of business
Vijay Karunamurthy
June 2, 2023
Could the IKEA approach help assemble truly patient-centric healthcare?
The furniture giant's simple, participatory model shows how integrating patients further into the system could improve healthcare for all.
Meni Styliadou and Tanja Stamm
June 1, 2023
Scientists confirm that Montreal Protocol has slowed the loss of Arctic sea ice
A new study finds that the Montreal Protocol, which aims to protect the ozone layer, has also had the unexpected benefit of slowing Arctic sea ice loss.
Ayesha Tandon
June 1, 2023
Women in developing countries need more support to thrive in e-commerce
E-commerce can empower women economically in developing countries. But women small business owners face challenges like lack of internet access and credit.
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
June 1, 2023
How can we mitigate the impact of flash droughts?
According to a new study climate change is making flash droughts more common and severe. These droughts develop rapidly and can devastate crops and livestock.
Jeff Basara and Jordan Christian
June 1, 2023
These are the world's top universities driving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings assessed 1,705 universities as institutions seeking to demonstrate their commitment to the United Nations SDGs.
Phil Baty
June 1, 2023
How Nigerian women are leading national action against plastic pollution
Nigeria is putting women and people from disadvantaged communities front and center in the fight against plastic pollution choking its environment.
Priscilla M. Achakpa and Katherine Gilchrist
June 1, 2023
How climate change makes the case against perpetual economic growth
Climate change is a case for alternative economic models that don't centre economic growth and dependency on finite resources but broader societal values.
Laura El-Katiri
June 1, 2023
Why we must invest in remote early childhood development programmes
Remote programmes like the Ahlan Simsim initiative's, can boost early childhood development, prompting more research and investment in remote programming.
Sam Friedlander, Heidi Rosbe and Lizzie Goodfriend
June 1, 2023