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2008 vs. Today: Why we’re more pessimistic about the economic situation now
New research by the Pew Research Center shows that global attitudes about the state of the economy over the pandemic are more negative than in 2008.
Bill Gates: COVID-19 has made inequality worse in every way possible
A new report from the Gates Foundation shows the impact of the coronavirus on inequality and progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
The COVID Silver Linings Playbook
COVID-19 has exposed silver linings - from medical innovation, global collaboration and greater emphasis on work-life balance, writes economist Mohamed A. El-Erian.
This French firm is making biodegradable face masks using hemp
French company Geochanvre are making masks made out of hemp, as an alternative to single-use plastic ones. The idea was prompted by environmental concerns.
An overwhelming majority of people want real change after COVID-19
Almost nine in 10 people around the world are calling for change to make the world fairer and more sustainable in a post-COVID world, a new survey finds.
How is the pandemic reshaping the role of board members?
The pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities in our economic model, and boards are rethinking their roles as a result - as a new global survey reveals.
Everything you need to know about the Sustainable Development Impact Summit 2020
The fourth Sustainable Development Impact (SDIS) Summit will take place virtually and will help 2,100 leaders from government, business and civil society exchange ideas for collective act...
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 18 September
Top stories: More than 170 countries join WHO's global vaccine plan; 1 in 7 COVID cases is among health workers; global confirmed cases pass 30 million.
4 ways Young Global Leaders are working to reshape our future
At a summit last month, Young Global Leaders identified the systemic challenges facing the world today - and drew up solutions to them. Here's a rundown.
Facilitating Trade Along Circular Electronics Value Chains
Electronics are a critical part of our lives and even more so in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, however, too many electronics wind up in the environment, are recycle...
The challenge of a lifetime: how to get billions of COVID-19 vaccines around the world
15,000 flights and 15 million cooling boxes could be needed to transport billions of doses of COVID-19 vaccine around the world in an unprecedented logistics challenge.
Indonesian students are trading plastic waste for wifi access during COVID-19
With no internet access at home, students in Jakarta, Indonesia are collecting plastic waste to trade for wifi so they can study remotely.