Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Chart of the day: These countries have seen the biggest falls in extreme poverty
Some countries have experienced more success than others in reducing rates of extreme poverty. Here’s a look at the best performers.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Coronavirus and flu: Why COVID-19 poses more of a threat
Coronavirus has been compared to flu, due to its similar symptoms and infectious nature, but with higher mortality and lack of a vaccine, COVID-19 it poses far more of a threat.
Global Cooperation
UK’s CO2 emissions have fallen 29% over the past decade
A report by Carbon Brief shows that a steady decline in emissions meant the UK has recorded carbon levels so low they were last seen in 1888
Youth Perspectives
Young people are key to defusing unrest and restoring public trust
Protests across the globe point to a widening chasm between youth and public institutions.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Could coronavirus bring about the 'waning of globalization'?
The COVID-19 coronavirus has spread to more than 50 countries worldwide. What can history tell us about the potential impact the outbreak will have on the current world order?
Global Cooperation
What can we do about the crisis in trust in public institutions?
The wave of demonstrations across the world were sparked by a lack of trust and growing inequality.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Climate change could pose 'catastrophic' security threat, experts warn
Global warming and its effect could cause disease to spread, border security and infrastructure to break down as resources grow more scarce, fueling extremism, crime, and human traffickin...
Global Cooperation
Globalisation: What’s at stake for central banks
3 ways globalization can impact central banks.
Global Cooperation
There are 7,000 languages in use around the world - this is why they matter
Ahead of International Mother Language Day 2020, UNESCO shares how some endangered languages at borders manage to thrive, promoting peace and empathy.
Global Cooperation
Which democracies are satisfied with their political systems?
Global dissatisfaction with democracy has risen over the last quarter of a century - but 'islands of contentment' remain.
Global Cooperation
More countries are making progress on corruption – but there's much to be done, says a new report
Of the 180 countries surveyed by Transparency International, 22 have improved – but there's work to be done.
Geo-Economics and Politics
These 10 tips for tech regulators will drive innovation
Technology is changing the way we live and work; the way we govern needs to change too.