What is ‘global debt’ - and how high is it now?
Global debt has already hit a record $307 trillion in 2023, the Institute of International Finance says. So what's going on, and why does it matter?
Global debt has already hit a record $307 trillion in 2023, the Institute of International Finance says. So what's going on, and why does it matter?
The market for green bonds is growing exponentially, supporting sustainability projects and creating positive environmental impact.
2030年までに、世界の総労働時間の3.8%が、気温上昇による影響で失われる可能性があります。 大気汚染の悪化、病気を媒介する害虫、洪水、山火事なども労働者に影響を与え、雇用の喪失につながります。 しかし、世界経済フォーラムの「仕事の未来レポート2023」は、持続可能なエネルギーへの世界的な移行と気候変動への適応には、純雇用創出効果が期待できるとしています。
The climate crisis is leading to reduced productivity in the workforce, as well as job losses. Here’s what that means for people and the economy.
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。
La deuda mundial, que mide el endeudamiento de gobiernos, empresas y personas, está en niveles peligrosamente altos. Eso es lo que podría pasar.
建筑材料对采砂的需求在过去20年里翻了三倍,达到每年500吨。联合国环境规划署表示,我们亟需采取行动来避免“沙子危机”。世界经济论坛一则新报告为水泥和混凝土行业指明了五项优先行动,以减少其对自然的影响。
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.
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.
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.
Sand is the second-most exploited natural resource. Soaring demand for construction means sand mining is impacting the environment and needs regulating.