Financial and Monetary Systems
全球债务规模创新记录，加剧可持续发展目标实现压力
国际金融协会表示，2023年全球债务已经创下新纪录，达到307万亿美元。这些债务包括政府、企业和个人的借款。世界经济论坛最新一期《首席经济学家展望》报告显示，虽然部分地区对经济衰退的担忧有所缓解，但10位首席经济学家中有6位预计今年全球经济将走向疲软。
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Financial and Monetary Systems
¿Qué es la deuda mundial y cuál es su nivel actual?
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Nature and Biodiversity
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Health and Healthcare Systems
More than 1 in 10 people in Japan are aged 80 or over. Here's how its ageing population is reshaping the country
More than 1 in 10 people in Japan are now aged 80 or older. The ageing population is having a profound impact on Japan's economy, workforce and society.
Emerging Technologies
Generative AI has disrupted education. Here’s how it can be used for good – UNESCO
Schools and colleges are having to rapidly adjust to generative AI. Now UNESCO has produced the first-ever global guidance ensuring the tech helps rather than hinders education.
Forum in Focus
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There are likely to be twice as many over-65s in the world by 2050. Here’s what some countries are doing to address their ageing populations.
Forum in Focus
Sand mining is close to being an environmental crisis. Here's why – and what can be done about it
Sand is the second-most exploited natural resource. Soaring demand for construction means sand mining is impacting the environment and needs regulating.
Climate Action and Waste Reduction
5 ways Indigenous people are protecting the planet
Indigenous people play a key role in protecting the planet. Here’s what we can learn from them about living more sustainably and fighting the climate crisis.