The Government of Indonesia wants to solve its plastic crisis for good and inspire others to follow suit. And it has become the first country to partner with the Global Plastic Action Par...
On International Women's Day, here are seven statistics worth taking a stand against - from child brides to domestic burdens to unequal pay.
A group of influential women from across the globe are calling for a redoubling of efforts to achieve and maintain gender equality - saying that a failure to do so puts all humanity at risk.
べネチアのロマンチックなゴンドラ下りが、2019年の「やりたいことリスト」に挙がっているのなら、若干の費用負担を覚悟した方が良いかもしれません。イタリア政府が観光客に対して、新たな税金を課そうとしているからです。コントリビュート・ディ・スバルコまたは訪問税と呼ばれる税金を12月末から導入するとブルニャーロ市長がツイッターへの投稿で発表。「ヴェネチアへの訪問税が法で定められ...
The environmental cost of cheap, fast-turnaround fashion is in the spotlight. Here are seven things everyone can do to make their wardrobe more sustainable.
To determine which cities are the most tech-friendly, this index uses metrics ranging from the volume of venture capital flowing in to the cost of a flat white coffee.
With more than half of the world voting in elections this year, how will it impact gender parity in politics? These are the countries with the most women in parliament.
The world needs to reframe its view of refugees, says Mohammed Hassan Mohamud, a refugee and Co-Chair at this year’s Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum
A new report recommends cutting back on red meat consumption and opting for flexitarianism in order to create healthier people and a healthier world.
From extreme weather to biodiversity loss, this year's Global Risks Report paints a clear picture of environmental concern.
In a move to address the impact of mass tourism on its historic architecture and alleyways, Italy’s canal city is set to charge visitors an ‘admission fee’.
The innovative technology could revolutionize the way we make our clothes and cut down on pollution and carbon dioxide emissions.
Mientras que Islandia disfruta de una década de ser el mejor país para la igualdad de género, por primera vez hay una nueva nación en el top 10.
As Iceland enjoys a decade of being the best country for gender equality, there’s a new nation in the top 10 for the first time.
A small English football club has been recognized by the UN for being the first carbon-neutral team in the world. Here’s how it did it...
