Agenda articles

International trade: What you need to know this month

COP talks feature Trade Day for the first time; WTO Goods Barometer shows goods trade recovering from recent slump; and other international trade news.

COP28 hosts first-ever Health Day, and other health stories you need to know this week

Top health news: COP28 hosts first-ever Health Day; 5 million deaths annually from fossil fuel air pollution, study says; Bird flu on the rise.

Why green hydrogen could play a major role in powering our sustainable future

As hydrogen production methods improve and the cost of renewable and nuclear energy continues to fall, the role of hydrogen in our energy system will grow.

These are the seven key innovations needed to transform food and agriculture

New technologies such as rainwater harvesting are needed to help farmers adapt to extreme weather and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Strategic Intelligence Outlook: climate litigation, economic strains and more in store for 2024

The World Economic Forum's Strategic Intelligence Outlook saw experts explore expected trends for 2024, covering climate, geopolitics and global business.

The 3 changes that can pave the way for regenerative agriculture

For adoptable regenerative agriculture, there needs to be a more systemic transition with better collaboration, risk sharing and valued ecosystem services.

COP28: What is the First Movers Coalition and what has it achieved so far?

The World Economic Forum and John Kerry launched the First Movers Coalition at COP26. It now has more than 90 members making purchasing commitments to drive demand for clean technologies.

Sustainable construction will help those living in the world's many informal settlements

1.1 billion people live in informal settlements worldwide — a figure set to grow. That's why we must embrace safe and sustainable construction in them.

Science for sustainable development: how recent research could help us meet climate goals 

We need to cut global emissions by 45% by 2030 to reach key targets, says a new report by the UN and WMO. Embracing weather, climate and water-related sciences can help.

Digital safety: Are you using one of the world’s most popular passwords? 

Simple passwords - such as 123456, the world's most popular - make people vulnerable to cybercrime. Here’s how to improve your digital safety.

COP28 and the world 'on track' to triple renewables. Top energy stories of the week

Top global energy news: UN's COP28 summit is underway; World is on track to triple renewables; Oil and gas sector could halve by 2030.

COP28: Bridging the climate finance gap in Africa and beyond

The climate finance gap poses a threat to Africa's climate change efforts: adaptation, mitigation and resilience. An innovative financing approach is needed.