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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam reservoir is seen from above. Access to water and drought resilience are persistent problems across the Horn of Africa.

Food and Water

The Horn of Africa's deep groundwater could be a game-changer for drought resilience

Drought is a blight on the Horn of Africa, looming large as a constant threat. But accessing the vast groundwater wells below the region could change that.

Bradley Hiller, Jude Cobbing and Andrew Harper

May 16, 2024

The effects of antimicrobial resistance are not spread equally across society.

Health and Healthcare Systems

Socio-economic inequalities drive antimicrobial resistance risks. Here's how – and how to curb it

The driving forces of antimicrobial resistance are unequally distributed across society, with vulnerable communities experiencing the worst health and economic risks.

Michael Anderson, Gunnar Ljungqvist and Victoria Saint

May 15, 2024

European firms are lagging on scale and performance.

Geo-Economics and Politics

Scale matters more than ever for European competitiveness. Here's why

As we enter a new geo-economic era, Europe's competitiveness is under pressure. Here's how European firms are to compete globally.

Sven Smit and Jan Mischke

May 15, 2024

Traffic is seen on a street in New Delhi, India, September 5, 2023.

Urban Transformation

India has the highest number of road accident fatalities – but one man’s determination has reduced that figure by 40%. Here’s how

Discover the story behind one man’s lifetime crusade to make India’s roads safer – and how it is helping reduce the annual toll of road traffic fatalities.

Johnny Wood

May 15, 2024

Bird's eye view of people walking and cycling on a wide pavement in a blog about 'car-light' transport

Urban Transformation

'One Less Car': How this country is encouraging green mobility

Seven actions that city leaders can focus on to support the transition to a car-light future.

Anna Paula Brito

May 15, 2024

GenAI has huge potential if it's harnessed correctly.

Emerging Technologies

How can GenAI be optimized for people and processes?

Rapid innovations in GenAI are enabling widespread adoption of the technology. We highlight three kinds of organizations that are successfully optimizing GenAI.

May Habib

May 15, 2024

Research has shown that the continuing decline in biodiversity is a threat to humanity’s existence.

Wellbeing and Mental Health

The fascinating link between biodiversity and mental wellbeing

Is biodiversity the missing piece to happier cities? According to a new study, spending time in diverse natural spaces boosts mental health. Here's how.

Andrea Mechelli

May 15, 2024

San Francisco's Yes SF Challenge unites innovators & businesses to create a more sustainable, equitable future.

Urban Transformation

San Francisco leads the way in sustainable urban development with Yes SF

San Francisco's Yes SF Challenge is more than just sustainability - it's a model for collective action to address complex urban challenges. Here's why.

Alison Hagan

May 15, 2024

Norwegian aluminium producer Norsk Hydro CEO Hilde Merete Aasheim.

Leadership

‘I have a fantastic team, and I don’t speak first’: Leadership lessons from Hydro's Hilde Merete Aasheim

What does it take to build innovative teams for the energy transition? Hilde Merete Aasheim, CEO of green aluminium company, Hydro, shares her perspective.

David Elliott

May 15, 2024

Cybersecurity

Global financial stability at risk due to cyber threats, IMF warns. Here's what to know

Cyber attacks in the financial sector pose a major threat to global financial stability, the IMF warns. "Governance frameworks to mitigate the risks must keep pace," the agency states.

Spencer Feingold and Johnny Wood

May 15, 2024

Trade and Investment

Global trade could more than double in 2024. Here’s why

Global trade is set to double this year, according to the OECD, WTO and IMF. But geopolitics and other factors could yet undermine growth.

Andrea Willige

May 14, 2024

Wind turbines in dark fog. Wind energy is becoming a strategic tool for states aiming to bolster their energy independence and improve resilience to supply chain shocks.

Energy Transition

How wind energy is reshaping the future of global power and politics

Wind energy is becoming an important strategic resource. Energy and supply chain shocks spurred countries around the world to boost their wind investments.

Rishabh Mishra

May 14, 2024

Ricardo Hausmann, Founder and Director, Growth Lab, Harvard University, USA, David Edwards, General Secretary, Education International, Belgium, Karien van Gennip, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Social Affairs and Employment of the Netherlands, Reshma Saujani, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Moms First, USA, Michael Sen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Fresenius, Germany speaking in the "The Workforce Behind the Workforce" session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 16 January. Congress Centre - Salon Room. Copyright: World Economic Forum/Jakob Polacsek

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

This is how AI can empower women and achieve gender equality, according to the founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First

Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani explains why she set up Moms First, launched PaidLeave.ai and how the AI tool can help close the gender gap.

Kate Whiting

May 14, 2024

Workers in hardhats, illustrating the need for every worker to be paid a living wage

Jobs and the Future of Work

Why companies who pay a living wage create wider societal benefits

Paying a living wage to all workers is a powerful action businesses, and organizations can take to advance the social justice agenda worldwide.

Sanda Ojiambo

May 14, 2024

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