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.
Global risks report 2020: These are the top risks facing the world
Environmental issues, likely to increase over the next decade, dominate the Forum’s latest global risks report, worrying the world’s decision-makers.
What is Davos? Myths and facts about the World Economic Forum's Alpine summit
As leaders, academics and campaigners head to Davos for World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting, how do the myths about the summit measure up to reality?
15 years of risk: from economic collapse to planetary devastation
The global risk landscape is changing faster than our ability to manage it.
The gateway to carbon pricing? Air pollution policy
As four million people die from air pollution, a gateway tax on air pollution in cities around world will set a precedent for carbon taxes.
Why India is the new hotspot for renewable energy investors
India is now home to one of the world's largest clean energy expansion programmes - a fact that has not gone unnoticed by domestic and foreign investors
4 ways to harness data to stop deforestation in supply chains
Companies can harness the power of data to make commodity supply chain more sustainable.
Natural disasters are increasing in frequency and ferocity. Here's how AI can come to the rescue
More than 160 million people are threatened by natural disasters every year. Here's how artificial intelligence can help.
Public-private partnerships are the key to tackling climate change. Here's why
Climate change is an urgent challenge that requires urgent responses - and here's why public-private partnerships are the smart and only way to go.
We need better alignment between climate and trade. Here's a roadmap
For too long, climate and trade policy-makers have operated in distinct silos. But the two are intertwined - which is why a deeper conversation about trade and climate change is vital.
5 global efforts to tackle Australian bushfires
As the bushfires rage in Australia, people from around the world are doing their part to try to reduce the damage caused.
Life for millions in Bangladesh is being transformed thanks to this simple solution
Solar power is improving the lives of millions of people in places traditional grid electricity can’t reach.