US inflation cools – plus other economics stories to read this week
Top economy stories: US inflation cools; Japan to cut growth forecast; Faster growth boosts new UK government, and more.
Rebecca Geldard
July 12, 2024
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What are the Amazon's 'flying rivers’ – and how does deforestation affect them?
The Amazon rainforest provides rain and water security across much of Latin America. But its 'flying rivers' are under threat from forest loss and climate change.
Michelle Meineke
July 12, 2024
Digital public infrastructure is transforming lives in Pakistan. Here's how
Digital public infrastructure (DPI) initiatives in Pakistan are enabling financial inclusion and empowering citizens, especially in underserved areas.
Tariq Malik and Prerna Saxena
July 12, 2024
What is the bioeconomy and how can it drive sustainable development?
Using renewable biological resources to produce food, energy and industrial goods, the bioeconomy can help support the world's broader sustainability targets
Stefanie Ólives
July 12, 2024
Safe drinking water is a right, not a luxury. Here's how to ensure no one goes thirsty
Billions of people lack access to clean water, but the solutions already exist to rectify the problem. Now we must create the local networks to implement them
Christian Troy and Riley Garrison
July 12, 2024
What’s so funny about climate change?
Two experts who've been pondering this question in an academic setting for a decade spoke with the Forum’s Radio Davos podcast about what they’ve learned so far.
John Letzing
July 11, 2024
Innovation Prize: Meet the next generation of changemakers
The Global Shapers Innovation Prize chooses its 2024 winners, with collaboration from the private sector to help scale young people's inspiring solutions.
Natalie Pierce and Maria Sol Adaime Gabris
July 11, 2024
How maximizing green finance flows to developing countries could tackle global warming
See why developed and developing countries must act in concert to deliver climate finance that staves off the worst impacts of global warming for everyone.
Arjun Dutt
July 11, 2024
Sea level rise: Everything you need to know
The climate crisis is causing sea levels to rise at unprecedented rates. Where are sea levels rising fastest, and what can coastal communities do to adapt?
Victoria Masterson, Stephen Hall and Madeleine North
July 11, 2024
Measles cases are rising – here’s what can be done
The World Health Organization has warned of an alarming rise in measles cases in its European region. Here’s what you need to know.
Shyam Bishen
July 11, 2024
5 ways development finance institutions can accelerate clean air financing
Development finance institutions are critical to funding clean air projects. Increased collaboration and innovative financing can unlock major benefits.
Maria Glynda Bathan-Baterina and Amit Mehra
July 10, 2024
Five policy actions to help countries double energy efficiency and meet climate goals
These five key policy recommendations can help businesses and policy-makers meet global climate goals and maintain competitiveness.
Ramya Krishnaswamy and Rob Turner
July 10, 2024
From decision-making to efficiency gains: Leaders at 'Summer Davos' discuss ways to harness AI
Maximizing the potential and avoiding the pitfalls of AI was high on the agenda at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) in China.
Cathy Li, Maria Basso and Benjamin Larsen
July 10, 2024
Intergenerational decision-making can help build a regenerative economy. Here's why
Joining forces across generations can serve as a forceful lever to reimagine corporate strategies and public policies for a regenerative future.
Andre Hoffmann, Nolita Thina Mvunelo and Felix Rüdiger
July 10, 2024