Top international trade stories: Leaders warn about impact of decoupling; EU votes on China EV tariffs; global port congestion at 18-month high.
Patrick Mcmaster
July 17, 2024
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How Brazil and Chile are leading Latin America’s energy transition
Brazil and Chile emerged amongst the top 20 performers in the Forum's latest Fostering Effective Energy Transition Report.
Espen Mehlum
July 17, 2024
85% of countries want a fast transition to clean energy, new UN poll finds
A majority of people support a swift transition away from fossil fuels, according to a new global survey. But there are differences across regions.
Madeleine North
July 17, 2024
Why public-private collaboration is key to overcoming challenges of the 'energy trilemma'
Public-private partnerships can help overcome challenges in the green energy transition by guaranteeing energy availability, security and accessibility.
"Arm" Piyachart Isarabhakdee
July 16, 2024
The rise of smart contracts and strategies for mitigating cyber and legal risks
The rapid adoption of this smart contracts comes with technological, legal and cyber-related risks that we urgently must address to ensure their success.
Jerome Desbonnet and Oded Vanunu
July 16, 2024
How 'open innovation' can promote sustainable economic growth and development
During times of geopolitical uncertainty, open innovation – alongside globalization – can serve as catalyst for economic growth and sustainable development.
Li Dongsheng
July 16, 2024
Global trade can support humanitarian relief. Here's how
With 300 million people in need of humanitarian aid in 2024, the global humanitarian system is under pressure. But existing global trade networks can help.
Macarena Torres Rossel and Mariam Soumaré
July 15, 2024
How young workers can thrive with AI when they have the right skills
PwC’s 2024 Global Workforce Hopes and Fears survey reveals young workers are eager to embrace AI. Skills-first hiring can help them.
Peter Brown, Kathy Parker and Harriet Newlyn
July 15, 2024
How to unlock $10.1 trillion from the nature-positive transition
Achieving a nature-positive status by 2030 necessitates reversing the decline in biodiversity but we are yet to see signs of a significant shift.
Zhu Chunquan, Qian Wu and Susan Hu
July 15, 2024
Digital safety: Are you using one of the world’s most popular passwords?
Simple passwords - such as 123456, the world's most popular password - make people vulnerable to cybercrime. Here’s how to improve your digital safety.
Ewan Thomson
July 15, 2024
How One Health can help ease climate-driven health crises
As extreme heat awareness rises, a One Health approach and robust adaptation strategies are essential for climate-resilient health systems.
Shyam Bishen
July 15, 2024
How cities can contribute to a more inclusive and equitable future for everyone
To make multilateralism more inclusive, city leaders must have a greater role in global decision-making and problem solving through local governments.
Andras Szorenyi
July 14, 2024
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
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