Global Cooperation
Plato was right: we need more scientists at the heart of global governance
We need a new approach to world governance that addresses global technology problems, argues Yaroslav Lissovolik, of the Valdai Discussion Club
Health and Healthcare Systems
Severe air pollution could speed up the degeneration of your child’s brain
Research shows children living in polluted cities have increased risk of Alzheimer's and cognitive decline.
Sustainable Development
What can Hurricane Dorian teach businesses about preparing for disasters?
As Hurricane Dorian demonstrated last week in the Bahamas and elsewhere, catastrophe can strike without warning with devastating force. How can companies prepare to respond when that happ...
Geographies in Depth
China is leading the world in sustainable development
Changes in fuel sources, transportation methods, and embracing eco-friendly urbanization have all been paramount in allowing one of the fastest growing countries to be eco friendly.
Global Cooperation
Sierra Leone has sharply increased the minimum prison sentence for rape
Sierra Leone in Africa has introduced new legislation that sets a 15-year minimum sentence for rape, whereas 15 years was previously the maximum sentence for sex crimes.
Jobs and the Future of Work
The number of US workers over 75 will double over the next 10 years
The number of US workers over the age of 75 is projected to grow from 1.8 million in 2018 to 3.7 million in 2028.
Climate Action
How supporting climate action on a local level can transform the world
Giving performance-based grants to local authorities will help countries achieve a whole range of Sustainable Development Goals.
Climate Action
Growing inequality and climate change threaten human existence, UN says
Leading scientists have warned the United Nations that we are not on track to meet global goals due to climate change and inequality.
Global Cooperation
Tariffs are not the solution for trade imbalances. Here’s what countries should focus on instead
Macroeconomic factors – rather than bilateral tariffs – have been the key drivers of the evolution of bilateral trade balances.
Global Cooperation
What role has economics played in war throughout history?
War times require extreme resource reallocation. Economists become responsible for financing and allocating resources. How does the role of an economist differ today?
Geographies in Depth
19 of the world’s 20 youngest countries are in Africa
The world's youngest population will have a median age of just 15.2 in 2020, the UN’s latest World Population Prospects report shows.
Climate Action
Green Climate Fund receives $6bn pledge
Five wealthy nations have promised new contributions worth almost $6 billion to the U.N.-backed Green Climate Fund, which is seeking to refill its coffers this year to ramp up efforts to ...