Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
5 surprising facts about global wealth
There are a million more millionaires in the world since this time last year, Credit Suisse's annual Global Wealth Report 2019 reveals.
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Arts and Culture
6 dystopian novels that resonate today
With the benefit of historical hindsight, we can see science-fiction writers have the uncanny ability to ‘predict’ the future. Here are six dystopian works that strike an unsettling note ...
Economic Growth
These are the world's 10 most innovative economies
Countries leading the way on innovativeness, which will be the key as the Fourth Industrial Revolution advances and the fight against climate change ramps up.
Sustainable Development
This UN book club is teaching children about the Sustainable Development Goals
Books can open up a whole world to young readers – which is why the UN is running a book club to teach children about its Sustainable Development Goals. Here are five titles recommended s...
Jobs and the Future of Work
Switzerland has the most highly skilled workers in the world. This is why
It’s not all about getting young people into university for Switzerland, which is skilling its future workforce through on-the-job training.
Climate Action
This is how German forestry is trying to hold its ground
Last year, Germany lost 3,000 football pitches worth of forest to fires alone. But, with their vital role in mitigating climate change in mind, German forestry is in full action
Climate Action
This pioneering British ‘wildland’ estate could boost biodiversity and yields
The Knepp Wildland Project is home to grazing animals that are helping to boost biodiversity while also providing sustainable, high-quality meat.
Emerging Technologies
Here's how you can use your phone to plant trees
Researchers say planting trees helps capture and store carbon – and a new app makes it easy for anyone to get involved.
Geographies in Depth
These are India's most powerful businesswomen
Women working in media and entertainment feature heavily in this year's list of those making an impact in corporate India.
Climate Action
These deepwater fish farms could help natural stocks recover
Two start-ups have taken the concept of aquaculture, one of the world’s fastest-growing food sectors, a step further – with open-ocean fish farms designed to be sustainable.
Arts and Culture
Are these the 6 best science books of 2019?
Caroline Criado Perez is the winner of the prestigious 2019 Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book Prize. Here's what the judges said about her book on gender bias in data - and th...
Industries in Depth
Welcome to Daxing: the world’s biggest airport
Nicknamed "the starfish," Beijing’s new airport designed by Zaha Hadid Architects is the largest in the world – and uses renewable energy.
Climate Action
Why I ride my bike to work, by the Prime Minister of the Netherlands
The Dutch Prime Minister is just one of millions cycling to work in the country. Here he explains why it’s a nation of cyclists.
Nature and Biodiversity
Meet the jungle gardener of Borneo, who is logging sustainably
In the jungle of Sabah, Borneo, this forest manager is taking a sustainable approach to logging – ensuring trees, soil and animal species are also looked after.
Climate Action
An expert explains the route to carbon neutral shipping
Like all industries, shipping doesn’t come without an environmental price tag, but plans are in motion to engineer a carbon neutral shipping industry.