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Why infrastructure is the only way to fight a COVID-19 recession in the US

The US needs to reform the way it builds bridges and roads to boost the economy as it confronts a coronavirus slump.

Shai Kivity 27 Mar 2020

Environment and Natural Resource Security

3 ways to put water onto the climate agenda

For World Water Day 2020, how to incorporate water into the climate agenda by raising awareness, encouraging advocacy and seeking innovation.

Anna Huber 20 Mar 2020

Private Investors

3 hard-won lessons from a decade of negative cleantech returns

A decade of negative returns from cleantech investments has provided some useful lessons for today's investors, as interest in the sector begins to pick up once more.

Shai Kivity 13 Mar 2020

Mental Health

What Thailand can teach us about mental health

Why we need to invest in mental health and how to ensure that investment brings change and empathy for those living with mental health disorders.

Amornthep Sachamuneewongse 24 Feb 2020

Climate Change

6 ways travelling professionals can cut their carbon footprint

Those of us who have to travel for work can all take steps to reduce the environmental footprints we leave behind. Here are six ways to start developing a more sustainable approach.

Petros Kusmu and George Patrick Richard Benson 13 Feb 2020

Youth Perspectives

Young activists share four ways to create a more inclusive world

Global Shapers propose five ways to fight for marginalized communities.

Natalie Pierce 11 Feb 2020

Leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

How to change the world at Davos

When I received the news that I was selected as one of the #Davos52 – the lucky group of Global Shapers chosen each year to attend the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting – I knew what ...

Liz Rebecca Alarcón 03 Feb 2020

Mental Health

What young people can teach world leaders about mental health in 2020

The global movement to tackle the mental health crisis gained significant momentum in 2019. But what's needed in 2020?

Naeem Dalal and Jazz Thornton 21 Jan 2020

Global Governance

A short history of climate change and the UN Security Council

Climate change has risen up the Security Council's agenda in recent years. Its members' stances often mirror their other geopolitical aims - but consensus is building.

Karolina Eklöw 19 Jan 2020

SDG 02: Zero Hunger

Fighting malnutrition from the grassroots of India

In Jharkhand, about 48% of children under five are underweight and 29% wasted, the highest rates in the country.

Srilekha Chakraborty 18 Jan 2020

Leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

We must move from egocentric to ecocentric leadership to safeguard our planet

Our inability to make the changes necessary to safeguard our planet is symptomatic of a deeper, spiritual crisis - which is why our leaders must reconsider their relationship with nature.

Shruthi Vijayakumar and Robyn Seetal 17 Jan 2020

Leadership

8 tips to lead the next generation

Young people are demanding that concrete action to change the world. Here's how leaders can adapt to work with the next generations.

Wadia Ait Hamza · Forbes 16 Jan 2020

Youth Perspectives

I accidentally went viral on TikTok. I learned we failed our youngest generation.

The internet can be a toxic environment for teens – but are older generations to blame?

Anna Grajales 15 Jan 2020

Workforce and Employment

3 big challenges for young people today

From homeownership and unemployment to life expectancy, challenges are different today than they were 50 years ago.

Sean Fleming 15 Jan 2020

Real Estate

Here's why real estate finance needs to build in sustainability

Buildings are a major contributor to climate change - and will suffers its impacts, too. But finding a way to mitigate both could reap financial benefits for the sector. Here's how.

Daniele Pronestì and Giuseppe Pronestì 15 Jan 2020

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