Have we reached peak greenhouse gas emissions?
In good news for the world climate, emissions across most of the northern hemisphere are now decreasing – putting more onus on action among developing countries
Explainer: What is climate justice?
The climate crisis is impacting developing nations disproportionately more than rich ones. Which is why COP28 is prioritizing climate justice. Here’s how.
These 5 cities are embracing passive cooling for a sustainable urban future
Cities are getting hotter due to climate change and the urban heat island effect. Here are some passive cooling solutions to help cities adapt to climate change.
Strategic Intelligence Outlook: climate litigation, economic strains and more in store for 2024
The World Economic Forum's Strategic Intelligence Outlook saw experts explore expected trends for 2024, covering climate, geopolitics and global business.
Science for sustainable development: how recent research could help us meet climate goals
We need to cut global emissions by 45% by 2030 to reach key targets, says a new report by the UN and WMO. Here's how we can aid sustainable development through recent research.
COP28: Bridging the climate finance gap in Africa and beyond
The climate finance gap poses a threat to Africa's climate change efforts: adaptation, mitigation and resilience. An innovative financing approach is needed.
How philanthropy can mobilize actors in the capital stack to accelerate action on climate and nature
Philanthropy can play an important role in meeting global net-zero targets by mobilizing actors in the capital stack to accelerate innovation on climate.
COP28: Are businesses doing enough to adapt to climate change and manage risk?
As COP28 delegates discuss the first Global Stocktake on climate action, the World Economic Forum has surveyed businesses on climate change adaptation efforts to date. Here are the findings.
A roundup of Africa's climate action in 2023
Africa is making strides in climate action, with a focus on securing climate finance, establishing carbon markets, and implementing supportive policies.
These are the top 5 priorities at the COP28
At the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), five key priorities top the agenda. These priorities reflect the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for bold action to secure a l...
What is climate justice?
Climate change is a global crisis, but its impacts are felt unequally. For many, it's not just about rising temperatures and melting glaciers, but about the very survival of their communi...
This AI can track shrinking icebergs in seconds
Normally, scientists map icebergs by hand, picking out the edges on satellite images. But this AI tracks icebergs much faster by using several images and can even chart how an iceberg has...