Top nature and climate headlines: $2.6tn a year spent globally on nature-damaging subsidies; Global warming impacts weather forecasts; 'Butterfly emergency' declared.
Tom Crowfoot
September 26, 2024
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Connecting nature, climate and the economy to create global sustainability solutions
Prioritizing nature and climate can be compatible with economic growth and value creation if organizations use coordinated nature-positive strategies.
Nicole Schwab and Pedro Gomez
September 26, 2024
Cement and concrete: Building a cluster-based innovation ecosystem
Cement and concrete are essential to modern life and growth — and a cluster-based innovation ecosystem can help this critical sector decarbonize by 2050.
Ben Skinner and Andreea Visan
September 26, 2024
How to close global healthcare gaps using place-based change and collaborative action
To tackle health inequities, initiatives must be community owned and rigorously analytical, using purposeful collaboration and sustainable operating models.
Judith Moore and David Rabinowitz
September 26, 2024
How closing South Asia’s digital gender divide could unleash billions
OpinionPolicymakers, companies and educational institutions in South Asia must address the digital gender divide to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Kelly Ommundsen
September 26, 2024
This is how cities can unleash the electric vehicle transition
Cities worldwide are rolling out EV charging strategies; the Forum’s Global New Mobility Coalition provides guidance to harness private sector support.
Adrienne Gibbs and Jamie Wylie
September 26, 2024
Hunger-ending seed technology is on the horizon – but will it reach the farmers who need it most?
Breakthroughs in seed technology are almost here, but the challenge is to ensure that these seed innovations reach the world’s 500 million smallholder farmers.
Michael Keller
September 26, 2024
How finance can drive the global food industry's sustainability transformation
Investors need more innovative financial tools to help transform the global food industry to become more aligned with the UN sustainable development goals.
Derek Baraldi and Aurora Matteini
September 26, 2024
What is desertification and why is it important to understand?
Drylands are degrading into deserts and could displace millions in the decades to come. This explainer breaks down desertification's causes and how can it be mitigated.
Andrea Willige
September 26, 2024
How investing in coal phase-out can lead to an $85 trillion opportunity
OpinionPhasing out coal could yield an $85 trillion global economic benefit, but financial challenges, particularly in emerging economies, are causing slow progress.
Julia Skorupska
September 26, 2024
World Maritime Day: How ports can catalyse blue economy innovation
Ports unique historical context and location means they can play a key role in catalysing blue economy innovation for sustainable development of the ocean.
Jason Giffen and Paula Sylvia
September 25, 2024
How India’s green hydrogen ambition could help meet global sustainability goals
Green hydrogen industrial clusters can advance decarbonization in challenging sectors through collaboration, technology adoption and resource efficiency.
Karan Adani and Sagar Adani
September 25, 2024
3 start-up founders on the need and opportunities for investing in water innovation
Investing in water innovation offers long-term environmental and economic benefits, addressing climate challenges and fostering green economies.
Megan Gerryts and Laura Beltran
September 25, 2024
Can CO2 utilization drive increased carbon capture?
Carbon dioxide utilization could bolster carbon capture economics, but there are obstacles. What's stopping this potentially useful resource being reused?
Rohan Dighe
September 25, 2024