Energy Transition
This giant magnet could unlock zero-carbon electricity from nuclear fusion
A giant magnet is on its way to France to become the core of a reactor that could unlock the potential of clean, zero carbon nuclear fusion power.
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Geographies in Depth
An app that allows farmers to rent tractors could revolutionize agriculture in Africa. Here’s how
For subsistence farmers, this new system allows them to plant 40 times faster at a third of the cost – and could result in an extra 37 million tonnes of food being produced.
Vaccine inequality is a scandal that must be urgently addressed, says UN refugee boss
Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, believes inequities around COVID-19 vaccinations are immoral, resolvable, and ultimately impact us all.
Climate Action
G7 Summit 2021 - Four Things That Came Out of The G7 Meeting
Here are 4 major things that came out from the G7 summit 2021 held in June this year. Check out the agenda and what was discussed in the 2021 G7 meeting.
Climate Action
Meet the world’s first 16 tonne electric truck
Nine out of ten of us breathe polluted air and people living in cities are most at risk. This electric urban delivery truck offers hope of cleaner air for all.
Food and Water
飢餓と貧困の撲滅が、世界の最優先課題
世界経済フォーラムとイプソス社は、国連の17の持続可能な開発目標（SDGs）のうち、最も重要だと思うものについて28カ国の2万人の人々に調査を行いました。その結果、優先順位が高い上位3つについては、ほぼ全員の意見が一致したのです。
Food and Water
Ending hunger and poverty are the top priorities for global public: Forum, Ipsos poll
Ending hunger and poverty and improving health for everyone are what most people want around the world, a new global survey has found.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
In pictures: the history of space travel
A look back at an incredible six decades of humans in space.
Climate Action
#WorldBicycleDay: 5 benefits of cycling
June 3 is World Bicycle Day - a good time to reflect on the many benefits of cycling from mental wellbeing to fighting climate change.
Forum Institutional
海に及ぶ気候変動の影響：私たちに何ができるのか
海と気候は、切り離せないほど密接な関係にあります。地球温暖化による気温の上昇が極地の氷を解かし、氷河が溶解して海面の上昇を招いています。海洋はまた、気候変動の最も深刻な影響から私たちを守る重要な役割も果たしています。科学者の指摘では、過去50年間に起きた温暖化全体の90％を海が吸収したそうです。
Forum Institutional
What is ocean literacy and why do we need it?
In the battle against climate change, ocean ignorance is a perennial problem. Now a project to educate everyone from kindergarten children to adults aims to change that.
Industries in Depth
Traditional farming techniques could help end global hunger, says the UN. Here’s how
In our enthusiasm for new technologies we have overlooked the potential of long-established farming methods – which the UN is now championing as a way forward.
Circular Economy
This start-up is making digital passports… for clothes. Here’s what that means for the fashion industry
Tracking garments from workshop to wardrobe could help solve the industry’s sustainability crisis – and encourage us all to wear upcycled clothing.
Forum Institutional
This is how climate change is impacting the ocean - and what we can do about it
From bleached coral to melting glaciers, the effects of global warming are clear to see. But the ocean is also a massive carbon sink - and if we act now, it could be part of the solution.
Climate Action
Climate change summit: What is COP26 and why does it matter?
The United Nations climate change summit COP26 is beginning to look like our last chance to arrest global warming. Here's what you should know about COP26.