Global Cooperation
Trust in facial recognition technology can be achieved. Here’s how
These 4 steps can tackle bias and misuse in facial recognition technology.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Recovery is not about starting from scratch, but starting better
The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated existing tensions and created new ones. We must tackle these challenges with urgency, or risk deepening their impact.
Cybersecurity
How to build a public-private cybersecurity partnership for the modern era
Knowledge about the strongest cybersecurity is held by governments - but it's time to start sharing that with private businesses. Here's where to start.
Global Cooperation
Why stay-home messaging works - and why it doesn't
A study in Denmark has looked at what types of messages are most and least effective at convincing people to stay home.
Health and Healthcare Systems
These transparent face masks let you see the person behind the PPE
A Swiss start-up has created a transparent face mask that is disposable, biodegradable and made from biomass material.
Global Cooperation
Global leaders must act fast to ensure a green recovery
The transition to renewable energy is good for economies as well as the planet - but time is running out. It's time for governments to kickstart the process.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Joseph Stiglitz on priorities for the post-COVID economy
Governments are having to constantly adapt fiscal policies to support both vulnerable people and businesses during COVID-19. It's vital a green recovery is part of policymakers' plans.
Education and Skills
WHO’s early years childcare guidelines have changed - Here’s everything you need to know
Responsive care and child development is now valued as much as nutrition or child mortality, highlighted by new guidelines set out by the World Health Organization.
Climate Action
Preparing for the next crisis - before it's too late
Epidemics, floods, storms, droughts, and wildfires are all expected to become more frequent and severe, affecting hundreds of millions of people each year.
Climate Action
Over 60% of Americans say climate change is affecting their community
A report by Pew Research Center survey found that more than six in 10 Americans (63%) say climate change is currently affecting their local community.
Global Cooperation
'Are we going to swing to fascism?' Meet the journalist fighting for press freedom in the Philippines
Maria Ressa is on bail after being found guilty of cyber-libel in the Philippines. She spoke to the World Economic Forum about press freedom and the threat of misinformation.
Nature and Biodiversity
Air pollution statistics - Most of us are still breathing dangerously polluted air
Lockdowns proved what can be achieved on clean air, but a new study reveals that a majority of the world's population still has pollution levels well above WHO guidelines.