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Financial and Monetary Systems

US leads global growth in latest IMF Outlook, and other economy stories to read this week

Top economy stories: IMF: US main driver of global growth; UK readies for new government's first budget; Eurozone shows more signs of recovery, and more.

Rebecca Geldard

October 25, 2024

Members of the International Federation of Medical Students Associations.

Health and Healthcare Systems

WHO and COP29 launch health initiatives ahead of summit, and other top health stories

WHO and COP29 presidency launch climate summit health initiatives; NICE endorses AI tools for fracture diagnosis; Smart insulin self-regulates low blood sugar.

Shyam Bishen

October 25, 2024

Man uses drill on solar panel: Green jobs must be accessible to make real impact.

Urban Transformation

Green job generation: How cities are leading the way

A shortage of green skills is delaying climate action but cities can help by connecting businesses with stakeholders to fill skills gaps for green jobs.

Caterina Sarfatti and Emma Blunt

October 25, 2024

colourful AI face technology computer face artificial intelligence. AI could have serious implications for cybersecurity.

Emerging Technologies

AI could empower and proliferate social engineering cyberattacks

AI in the right hands is an economic opportunity and a handy productivity tool. But in the wrong hands, it can have serious implications for cybersecurity.

Abdulaziz Almaslukh

October 25, 2024

Climate Action

These 4 companies are removing carbon dioxide from the ocean. Here's how

Direct Ocean Capture removes CO2 from seawater, offering another pathway on the world’s quest for carbon dioxide removal and climate mitigation.

Andrea Willige

October 25, 2024

Health and Healthcare Systems

What are neglected tropical diseases – and what are we doing about them?

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) impact more than 1 billion people in poor and marginalized communities. What are they and how is the world fighting them?

Victoria Masterson and Rebecca Geldard

October 24, 2024

Fourth Industrial Revolution

California AI bill blocked by governor, and other digital technology stories you need to know

Top stories: AI bill blocked by California governor; US-UK to set up joint children's online safety working group; India central bank governor warns on financial stability risks of AI.

Cathy Li

October 23, 2024

Health and Healthcare Systems

What is menopause – and how does it impact women’s health and work life?

The menopause is the end of a woman's reproductive years. Here’s how lack of understanding of this women’s health issue impacts individuals and the economy.

Charlotte Edmond

October 23, 2024

Several people standing outside a bookstore in Japan: Bookstores in Japan are being positioned as cultural hubs that foster engagement

Arts and Culture

How promoting bookstores in Japan can help build an inclusive society

Japan is promoting bookstores in Japan as cultural hubs to foster community engagement, broaden perspectives and support an inclusive, resilient society.

Naoko Tochibayashi and Mizuho Ota

October 23, 2024

More can be done to accelerate renewable energy investments in Africa.

Energy Transition

How legislation can help boost renewable energy investments in Africa

Africa has a key role to play in the energy transition but its success depends on how governments use legislation to promote investment in renewable energy.

Goodness Esom

October 23, 2024

Nature and Biodiversity

How innovative financing instruments are accelerating action on nature

A new report from the World Economic Forum offers businesses guidance on how to approach innovative nature financing instruments like biodiversity credits.

Alessandro Valentini

October 23, 2024

Man in blue t-shirt walking in crowd of people: Digital tools for social protection are yet to prevent exclusion amongst those marginalized by society.

Emerging Technologies

Digital tools for social protection: How to foster community resilience and equality

Digital technologies can empower marginalized communities via access to information, better accountability and collective action for social protection.

Aaditeshwar Seth

October 23, 2024

Aerial view of Planet Earth with clouds, horizon and little bit of space, make feelings of being in heaven. Dramatic clouds and orange sunlight all over the planet. Cloudscape and stratosphere from above at 30000 feet. Geoengineering, climate intervention.

Climate Action

Geoengineering: Building ethics, transparency and inclusion into climate intervention research

These 5 principles aim to ensure all voices are heard and all risks and benefits are evaluated when research decisions are being made about geoengineering.

Lisa Graumlich

October 23, 2024

The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, United States: San Francisco is committed to enhancing its urban biodiversity.

Urban Transformation

How San Francisco is driving urban biodiversity solutions for a greener future

San Francisco is leading the way in urban biodiversity, enhancing green spaces and fostering climate resilience for a sustainable future.

London Breed and Mark Watts

October 23, 2024

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