If you like travelling, these countries should be on your list
Global tourism is growing, and there’s more of an emphasis on sustainability than ever before. Here are the 10 top destinations for 2020, according to the Lonely Planet.
More power to the people: Electricity adoption, technological change and social conflict
New technologies can disrupt societies, and today's wave of automation is making people anxious over losing their jobs to robots. What can we learn from history to avoid social conflict?
Europe and Africa must cooperate to ensure a peaceful and flourishing future
To build a peaceful and prosperous future, African and European leaders must agree on a forward-looking strategy that addresses structural imbalances, harnesses the benefits of migration,...
Plato was right: we need more scientists at the heart of global governance
We need a new approach to world governance that addresses global technology problems, argues Yaroslav Lissovolik, of the Valdai Discussion Club
Severe air pollution could speed up the degeneration of your child’s brain
Research shows children living in polluted cities have increased risk of Alzheimer's and cognitive decline.
China is leading the world in sustainable development
Changes in fuel sources, transportation methods, and embracing eco-friendly urbanization have all been paramount in allowing one of the fastest growing countries to be eco friendly.
What can Hurricane Dorian teach businesses about preparing for disasters?
As Hurricane Dorian demonstrated last week in the Bahamas and elsewhere, catastrophe can strike without warning with devastating force. How can companies prepare to respond when that happ...
Sierra Leone has sharply increased the minimum prison sentence for rape
Sierra Leone in Africa has introduced new legislation that sets a 15-year minimum sentence for rape, whereas 15 years was previously the maximum sentence for sex crimes.
The number of US workers over 75 will double over the next 10 years
The number of US workers over the age of 75 is projected to grow from 1.8 million in 2018 to 3.7 million in 2028.
How supporting climate action on a local level can transform the world
Giving performance-based grants to local authorities will help countries achieve a whole range of Sustainable Development Goals.
Growing inequality and climate change threaten human existence, UN says
Leading scientists have warned the United Nations that we are not on track to meet global goals due to climate change and inequality.
Tariffs are not the solution for trade imbalances. Here’s what countries should focus on instead
Macroeconomic factors – rather than bilateral tariffs – have been the key drivers of the evolution of bilateral trade balances.