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The Danish capital has committed to completely removing the city's 2 million tons of carbon footprint, even as the city continues to grow, with 100,000 new inhabitants and 20,000 jobs.
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As European parliamentary elections loom, with pro-European and nationalist factions battling over the future of the bloc, these are the key issues to resolve.
Economic Growth
How the US can tackle unemployment
If the US doesn't implement far-reaching measures to expand opportunities for education and reskilling, severe skilled-labor shortages will cripple the economy.
Industries in Depth
To regulate digital platforms in the future, we should look to the past
Communication technologies may be facing massive disruption, but we've been here before. And now we have a new framework for regulation ...
Jobs and the Future of Work
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Technology can help improve lives for workers, or lead us back to "feudalism" - it's up to us, argues the head of the International Trade Union Confederation
Economic Growth
Globalization isn't in decline - but it is changing
Despite today’s increased trade tensions, rising nationalism, and slowdown in global goods trade, globalisation is not in retreat. Instead, we enter a new chapter that is being driven by ...
Sustainable Development
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Instead of using government sources or aid, nations must bring in a range of public, private, domestic and international sources of capital to build a high-impact pipeline of projects.
Global Cooperation
The world is facing a $15 trillion infrastructure gap by 2040. Here's how to bridge it
The World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Infrastructure is meeting this year to discuss and develop new tools to help attract investment and to bring innovation into infrastruc...
Built Environment and Infrastructure
Innovative urban financing can make our cities stronger
City leaders can overcome the global investment gap if they can get creative and define their urban challenges in terms of viable financial opportunities.
Civil Society
What my transgender child can teach us about the workforce of the future
If global corporations want the best future workforce, they must be fearless and outspoken advocates for LGBTI rights.
Trade and Investment
This is what the trade war overlooks
As governments assess their external balances and competitive positions, they need to look beyond manufacturing and agriculture.