Emerging Technologies
These are the countries where most adults still don’t have a smartphone
Massive new mobile markets are emerging across the developing world, but smartphones are still out of reach for the world’s poorest.
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Sustainable Development
Esto sucedió cuando una ciudad guatemalteca le declaró la guerra a los residuos plásticos
En 2016, inició la prohibición de la venta y distribución de plásticos de un solo uso en San Pedro La Laguna, lo que ha llevado a otras comunidades de todo el país a tomar medidas similares.
Industries in Depth
The latest emoji are more inclusive – but who approves them?
Ubiquitous, varied and available, these small images are part of everyday life and are here to stay.
Jobs and the Future of Work
Southern England has 4 of the top 5 regions for graduates in the EU
Educated workers are a vital component of an economy’s success in a technology-driven future, but some cities have a head start.
Nature and Biodiversity
This French football club is run by fans who use an app to choose the team
Two very different football clubs are using technology to redefine their sport, adding a modern twist to the traditional game.
Nature and Biodiversity
5 reasons to protect mangrove forests for the future
They store carbon, protect against flooding and create breeding grounds for fish. But these verdant, lush ecosystems are under threat.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
These are the OECD’s most productive economies
Romania recorded the highest ratio of GDP per hours worked - or in other words, the ability to get stuff done in less time. But is that always a good thing?
Nature and Biodiversity
Here’s what happened when one Guatemalan town went to war on plastic waste
The Mayan town of San Pedro La Laguna is turning the tide on plastic pollution, with 80% of the town’s inhabitants no longer using plastics.
Education and Skills
This woman changed the world of work – and you've probably never heard of her
The invention of the computerized word processor changed the lives of office workers the world over, and led to unintended consequences.
Health and Healthcare Systems
5 things you need to know about your microbiome
There’s a vast microbial community living within our bodies that most of us know little about. But that may be about to change as scientists make exciting breakthroughs in the field of mi...
Nature and Biodiversity
Scientists in Sweden are studying the climate-cooling effects of spruce forests
Coniferous forests could be a useful ally in the fight against rising temperatures, new research suggests.
Nature and Biodiversity
These countries are driving global demand for coal
Global demand for coal is expected to rise for a second year in a row, despite a shift to renewables in North America and much of Europe, according to a new report from the International ...
Nature and Biodiversity
‘Ghost fishing’ is threatening our oceans. Here’s how we can tackle it
Ghost nets choke coral reefs, damage marine habitats and entangle fish, marine mammals and seabirds.
Nature and Biodiversity
Anti-vaccine sentiment one of 10 biggest health threats, says WHO
From diabetes to Ebola outbreaks, our planet’s population is vulnerable to any number of serious health risks. Here are some of the main ones.
Leadership
Rencontre avec les co-présidents de Davos 2019
Les co-présidents de la réunion jouent un rôle important dans le développement des discussions autour de ce thème et la participation à celles-ci.