Nature and Biodiversity
Ocean warming is at a record high – what does that mean?
Climate scientists have described ocean warming as “heading off the charts”. How does this affect our planet, and how can it best be addressed?
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These are some of the global hotspots where women inventors are defying the gender gap
The share of women inventors has grown steadily, but in Europe only 1 in 7 patent applicants are female. There is also a wide variation between countries.
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More than DEI: Why it pays to get women in the boardroom
When it comes to women board directors, businesses still have some way to go beyond DEI - despite the proven profit impact of having gender parity at leadership level.
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The future of jobs: 2 experts explain how technology is transforming ‘almost every task’
Future of jobs - AI and new technology adoption will radically change jobs: a dialogue with Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO, Coursera, and Saadia Zahidi, MD, World Economic Forum.
Climate Action and Waste Reduction
Earth Day: Here are 5 ways we can scale up climate solutions, according to IPCC
Climate change continues on an upward trajectory and CO2 reduction must be fast-tracked, says the IPCC. On this Earth Day, we highlight 5 climate solutions to deploy right now.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
This is how Latin American women came to be more educated than men
More than 60% of Latin American women go to college today, compared to less than half of men. It’s a substantial increase from 1970, when it was only 5%.
Economic Growth
Who spends the longest time in retirement?
OECD data reveals how retirement lengths vary around the world. France wants to raise its retirement age to 64 due to possible pension fund shortfalls.
Health and Healthcare Systems
¿Quieres vivir más? Estos 5 hábitos de sueño te ayudarán, según los científicos
Cambiar nuestros hábitos a la hora de dormir podría añadir años a nuestras vidas: casi 5 para los hombres y 2,5 para las mujeres, según un nuevo estudio estadounidense. A seguir te contam...
Health and Healthcare Systems
Want to live longer? These 5 sleeping habits are the way to do it, scientists say
Changing our sleeping habits could add years to our lives – nearly 5 for men and 2.5 for women, a new US study says. It outlines 5 sleep habits to follow.
Food, Water and Clean Air
5 ways tech can help reduce food waste
A third of all food is wasted or lost while people go hungry. New digital technologies can help reduce food waste and create more sustainable food systems.
Energy Transition
Energy efficiency is finally turning a corner as the world tackles the energy and climate crises
Energy efficiency improvements doubled in 2022 compared to the five years prior, new data shows. This could be a turning point if policymakers act wisely.
Energy Transition
4 energy-saving projects from around the world you might want to know about
Many energy savings are easy to make, but policy and technology can help with bigger, higher-cost changes. Here are four such energy efficiency examples.
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Digital twins: What are they and why do they matter?
Digital twins are virtual replicas of real objects. They can help companies and governments experiment, learn and make improvements in the real world.
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What’s next for economic globalization?
Globalization’s evolution could see greater international integration or fragmentation in politics and the digital sphere. A report explores 4 scenarios.
Nature and Biodiversity
Asia's megacities are using sensors to detect high-polluting vehicles
Some of Asia's largest cities are taking a tough stance on air pollution from cars by targeting the highest emitters.