Water security is fundamental to achieving any kind of sustainable economic and human development. The crisis in Cape Town reminds us how vulnerable cities can be to failure in water syst...
Specialists have come up with a set of guiding principles for machine learning based on UN human rights.
The South American nation has a chance for reform at home, but also to play a major role in global politics.
Brexit, protectionism, fake news, the rise of China … the future of liberal democracy and open markets has never looked so imperilled. Can the West can bounce back and, if not, what will ...
The ISS's days are numbered, but what will replace it and what will its legacy be?
More than half-a-million pieces of space junk orbit the Earth, and the threat this debris poses to critical satellite infrastructure and future missions is growing.
Many fear for the future of democracy, but Steven Pinker and Robert Muggah argue things are better than they appear.
There are fears that international cooperation will be lost as space travel enters a new era.
There are lots of opportunities - but lots of uncertainty too.
As we approach the 70th anniversary of the ratification of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, where has progress been made, and what challenges remain?
Gathering and sharing data will improve systems, address waste and help in decision-making.
"Suddenly, our computers will be full of algorithms that, like weeds, will adapt quickly and seek new ways to capture living space."
Future of Energy: Strong leadership, good policy, and a human vision are essential to a smooth energy transition to a lower carbon future. This is how we achieve them.
Erica Kochi, the Head of Innovation at UNICEF and leader of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council discusses how we can make sure we don't programme machines with our biases.
From economic growth to technological innovation, Africa could experience a year of opportunity.
