Vattenfall: Integrating climate action into your business DNA
Anna Borg, President and Chief Executive Officer at Vattenfall, sees the World Economic Forum as a valuable platform for climate action and support her company’s business strategy.
Cities are warming 29% faster than rural areas. Could urban greening fix this?
Cities are warming 29% faster than rural areas. Urban greening – raising levels of vegetation such as trees and rooftop gardens – is a way to counter this.
COP27: 7 leaders on what’s needed now for climate action
Ahead of the COP27 global climate summit, this special compilation episode collects interview excerpts from a range of leaders in government, business, and civil society about what leader...
Vattenfall: Integrating climate action into your business DNA
How can companies drive a positive impact in a competitive environment? Anna Borg, President and Chief Executive Officer at Vattenfall, sees the World Economic Forum as a valuable pl...
Energy transition: Here's why the race to net zero is affordable
Race to energy transition: Energy independence is a key topic as we approach COP27. Leaders need to understand that transitioning to net zero quicker is not prohibitively expensive.
4 New Ways To Cut Your Food’s Carbon Footprint
Food production generates more than a third of manmade greenhouse gas emissions. But some innovations are effectively reducing food’s carbon footprint. For instance, Done Properly is 100%...
Bangladesh's Floating Farms Boost Food Security During Flood Season
Low-lying Bangladesh is one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries. The flooding season has doubled from 5 to 10 months in some places due to climate change. But floating farms ...
What is climate change adaptation and why is it a priority at COP27?
While efforts continue to mitigate global warming, scientists are urging governments and companies to enact climate change adaptation strategies. Here’s why.
Do humans or lightning cause more wildfires in the US?
Wildfires caused by lightning have historically led to more damage in the US. But fires caused by humans have resulted in more damage in recent years.
Here's how to deliver safe drinking water to all, according to the UN
Providing safe drinking water and sanitation for everyone on the planet is crucial, but a quarter of the world’s population is still being left behind, the UN warns.
3 key fronts on which Africa must combat climate change
Pursuing rapid, resilient, and inclusive growth is the best form of climate change adaptation for African countries disproportionately threatened by the escalating climate crisis.
Loss and Damage: Why climate reparations are top of the agenda at COP27
Egypt, the host for COP27, has included compensation for economic losses due to climate catastrophes on the summit agenda as pressure grows from vulnerable countries to prioritise this is...