Climate Action and Waste Reduction
We need to start rebuilding the world's forests. Here's how
Humankind must begin to rebuild the world's forests, says Justin Adams.
Global Future Councils
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Sustainable Development
How do we prevent today's water crisis becoming tomorrow's catastrophe?
“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” In these lines, Samuel Taylor Coleridge made a prescient point: while seawater is plentiful, people can survive only with fresh water. Th...
Nature and Biodiversity
The world’s energy is getting cleaner and cheaper — but not quickly enough
Global efforts to promote clean energy have turned a corner. But even with this success, the world is in for a lot of global warming.
Economic Growth
Demonetization in India: A political and monetary miracle?
Bhaskar Chakravorti looks at the lessons that can be learned by demonetization in India.
Emerging Technologies
A glimpse into the future of autonomous systems
How close are we to having completely autonomous systems? How will autonomous vehicles and drones integrate in our lives? Will we allow "killer robots" to be developed?
Health and Healthcare Systems
Why the world is at greater risk than ever from global health threats
Dambisa Moyo evaluates the risk of infectious diseases.
Economic Growth
What will President Trump's plans mean for the US tax system?
Michael Heise, Chief Economist of Allianz, evaluates President Trump's tax plan.
Cybersecurity
A glimpse into the future of cybersecurity
What is the real danger of cyber threats? How can individuals, businesses and governments prepare themselves appropriately in our increasingly digitized world? Which new technologies show...
Geo-Economics and Politics
A glimpse into the future of technology and governments
“A Glimpse into the Future” is a podcast series that gives you access to ideas and insights of some of the world’s greatest experts.
Jobs and the Future of Work
Why do we work and what do we get out of it?
Here's an answer to the question - Why do we work? Is working really important? Is it time we think again about what we expect from work and how should we go about it.
Business
5 of 2016's biggest developments. And what they mean for this year
Bhaskar Chakravorti on 5 developments from 2016 that will continue to resonate in 2017.
Emerging Technologies
A glimpse into the future of computing
“A Glimpse into the Future” is a podcast series that gives you access to the ideas and insights of some of the world’s greatest experts.
Emerging Technologies
How to ensure future brain technologies will help and not harm society
Future opportunities for cognitive enhancement and control through non-invasive brain stimulation have raised profound ethical, legal, and social questions. What is societally acceptable ...
Industries in Depth
Big data: how much is too much?
Big data could soon allow us to shape public policy, healthcare and education to suit our personal needs. But are we willing to sacrifice our privacy for products and services that are mo...
Emerging Technologies
Can the UN restore international peace? Maybe, but only from the ground up
Its central goal is maintaining international peace. To achieve that, the UN must reform.