Health and Healthcare Systems
Coronavirus vs flu: how do they compare?
Coronavirus has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization. This is how it compares with flu.
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Industries in Depth
Feeding the future: the rise of urban farming
As the global population grows, ages and moves to the cities, we’ll need new ways to farm – and new farmers. Here’s how one New York-based company is addressing these issues.
Youth
Top quotes from the young change-makers at Davos
From Greta Thunberg telling world leaders "our house is still on fire" to the youngest Davos delegate standing up against gun violence.
Youth
This is the heartbreaking truth of gun violence, as told by a 13-year-old witness
At 13, Naomi Wadler is the youngest participant at Davos this year - but she had a powerful message for world leaders about ending gun violence and inequality.
Forum in Focus
These LGBTQI Davos leaders shared their advice on coming out
5 leaders at Davos shared their advice for young LGBTQI people today on how to tackle the issues around being out and proud.
Climate Action and Waste Reduction
3 charts that show how attitudes to climate science vary around the world
A new survey shows more than half the global population trusts climate scientists - but not everyone believes in the existence of global warming.
Forum in Focus
5 faits choquants sur l'inégalité, selon le dernier rapport d'Oxfam
Les énormes écarts entre les riches et les pauvres sont une réalité mondiale Les énormes écarts entre les riches et les pauvres sont une réalité mondiale
Forum in Focus
5 hechos impactantes sobre la desigualdad, según el último informe de Oxfam
El informe de Oxfam 'Tiempo para el cuidado' analiza la desigualdad y cómo esta se ve agravada en parte por la carga que recae sobre las mujeres, quienes realizan trabajo de cuidado no re...
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
5 shocking facts about inequality, according to Oxfam’s latest report
Oxfam’s Time to Care Report - the world’s 22 richest men have more money than all the women in Africa, just one fact highlighting global inequality..
Economic Growth
This architect wants to build entire cities out of wood
A global movement is championing wood as a building material that not only looks beautiful but also can reduce our impact on the environment.
Forum in Focus
This man came up with a genius solution to clean up Indonesia's polluted rivers
Gary Bencheghib has been helping to tackle Bali’s plastic problem for 10 years. Now, he’s going to Davos to launch his latest plan to clean rivers on the island – and around the world.
Climate Action and Waste Reduction
Online shopping is polluting the planet - but it's not too late
The carbon emissions of delivering online purchases is expected to grow 30% by 2030. But a new report has solutions to make the last mile more environmentally friendly.
Sustainable Development
Want to shop more sustainably and recycle better? This app could help
Consumers are demanding more sustainable products, but they need access to data to make informed choices. The Citizen Portal pilot project could make this happen.
Energy Transition
This American state is the ‘wild west’ of wind power
America’s second-largest state is a pioneer for wind farming – producing more than 27 gigawatts in 2018. This is how.
Civil Society
2019年创造历史的5位跨性别者
与Netflix签署协议后，Janet Mock成为首位在大型媒体公司做决策的公开跨性别女性。 Patricio Manuel是首位参加职业拳击赛的跨性别拳击手，也是拳击品牌Everlast的代言人。 对于全球跨性别者群体来说，今年是喜忧参半的一年。