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This bus delivers free legal advice in rural Kyrgyzstan

Our warming oceans are killing the sea star population

Parks make city dwellers healthier and happier - but only if they can use them

Does the crisis in Venezuela signal the collapse of an entire ideology?

The anti-vaccine movement shows the peril of a post-truth world

Bangladesh lends land to islanders as water devours homes

Forward Agenda - February 2019

Costa Rica is one of the world's happiest countries. Here's what it does differently

This is the critical number that shows when housing breaks down

How frigid polar vortex blasts are connected to global warming

Bangkok has had to close its schools because of pollution

US women's rights activists seek new drive for constitutional amendment

Kenya is turning to solar power to pump water

Gene therapies have a big problem. Here's what you need to know

5 life lessons from your immune system

We're facing a 'cold crunch,' and it's nothing to do with the polar vortex

How Leonardo da Vinci's outsider status made him a Renaissance man

The 4 key challenges facing NATO during its 70th anniversary year

India’s building more toilets, but what happens ‘after the flush’?

Calculators didn’t replace mathematicians, and AI won't replace humans

Why income inequality is bad for the climate

3 things I learned at Davos 2019

Climate change is threatening security in Central Asia. Here are 4 ways to reduce the risk

6 things we learned about the environment at Davos 2019

Here’s how drone delivery will change the face of global logistics

8 top stories from Davos 2019

This is how companies are working together to create a world without waste

“Our house is on fire.” 16 year-old Greta Thunberg wants action

Future of work: 5 top insights from Davos experts

33 ways Davos 2019 made an impact on the world

This is how Gen Z's views on gender set it apart in the US

How the food industry is eating into waste

Indonesia is facing a battle to clean up its rivers

It’s time to switch to a four day working week, say these two Davos experts

The duty of feminists, silence, snowflakes and other top gender quotes from Davos

How oysters are cleaning New York's polluted harbor

New Zealand wants tourists to promise to behave – or else

Plastic is a global problem. It’s also a global opportunity

Egypt is building one of the world's largest solar parks

Lessons from dealing with the collapse of Lehman Brothers

6 key moments from day four at Davos

3 things LinkedIn data can teach us about the future of work

The world’s e-waste is a huge problem. It’s also a golden opportunity

How globalization killed our mother

It's time for the circular economy to go global - and you can help

Why South Africa is on a path of economic renewal

António Guterres: Read the UN Secretary-General’s Davos address in full

What's happening in Venezuela? Davos experts explain

Privacy is a human right, we need a GDPR for the world: Microsoft CEO

Mankind’s first tool to fight malaria also kills

Why the four-day work week is good news for gender equality

What have people been talking about at Davos?

Our food system is no longer fit for the 21st century. Here are three ways to fix it

The simple idea that could be the answer to our plastic problem: reusable packaging

Can free trade deliver cheaper renewable energy? Ask Mexico

How the Victorians started our global obsession with meat

Here’s how data can shine a light on financial crime

Anti-vaccine sentiment one of 10 biggest health threats, says WHO

We generate 125,000 jumbo jets worth of e-waste every year. Here’s how we can tackle the problem

This new way of understanding disease is changing medicine

Davos CEOs open up on mental health – and the toxic toll of our connected lives

3 priorities for CEOs in 2019

We can feed the world in a sustainable way, but we need to act now

Is the European Union ideal losing popular appeal?

10 key moments from day three at Davos

What next for Europe? 3 different Davos views

Five things everybody needs to know about the future of Journalism

Who is Alibaba's incoming chairman, Daniel Zhang?

To deliver a sustainable future, we all need to work together

Here's how we can tackle the growing cybersecurity skills gap

Here’s how digitization can boost recycling rates

When will flying cars finally take off?

3 autonomous vehicle trends to follow in 2019

Jack Ma plans to reform globalization from the bottom up. Here’s how

Three reasons why international cooperation is key to unlocking the hydrogen energy economy

Do sleep, don’t have doubts. Jack Ma’s guide to sanity and success

We must build resilience to face the future - but will we be fast enough?

New Zealand will have a new 'well-being budget,' says Jacinda Ardern

The 4 types of leader who will thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

This is how blockchain can keep your food safe

How the tech sector can power the shift to a sustainable economy

The Sahel is engulfed by violence. Climate change, food insecurity and extremists are largely to blame

Moving from commitment to action on LGBTI equality

How Zimbabwe's grandmothers are turning the tide on mental health

What we need is more (and better) multilateralism, not less

'Defeatism about Japan is now defeated': Read Abe's Davos speech in full

3 steps to prevent the next Gatwick incident

Davos participants call for digital trade deal

5G will redefine entire business models. Here’s how

Where does our food come from? Here's why we need to know

Three ways to enable the flow of data in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

4 key financial services trends in the new age of work

Four ways Europe can become a global innovation leader

Batteries can power sustainable development. Here’s how

Our children's career aspirations have nothing in common with the jobs of the future

8 top stories from day two in Davos

Poverty data never tells the whole story

Jacinda Ardern’s advice for world leaders: don’t be on the wrong side of history

Policymakers can ensure the 4IR is fairer than the last three

Tech thinking has become too limiting – it must be disrupted

What’s really driving corporate climate action?

Top quotes from Prince William’s interview with Sir David Attenborough at Davos 2019

Globalization 4.0 needs to reach the world's most marginalized children

This is what the world's CEOs think about the global outlook

Here’s why green manufacturing is crucial for a low-carbon future

These 6 millennial Co-Chairs have a message for Davos

Art has the power to change the world, says this renowned Iranian muralist

5G and the growing need for national CTOs

Want a Sustainable Earth? Bring on the Fourth Industrial Revolution

5 reasons to be optimistic about reducing - and reversing - deforestation

Globalization 4.0 – what to expect from leaders

Who should pay for workers to be reskilled?

From a refugee camp to Davos: one Co-Chair’s story

Trust in digital has eroded. Leaders must rebuild it

Here’s how to improve diversity in startups

5 things for humanitarians to watch out for in 2019

David Attenborough: 'The Garden of Eden is no more'. Read his Davos speech in full

In 2020, we need a new deal for nature

We should care more for each other – it’s good for our health

Does the sharing economy truly know how to share?

5 ways to bring school curricula up to speed

These 3 technologies will permanently change the banking sector

Let’s redistribute the future: reversing the inverse tech equation

The inspiring thing that happened when a Japanese village went almost waste-free

The world economy is like cross country skiing, says Christine Lagarde

5G isn't just a buzzword. It will change the world

The IMF has cut its forecast for the global economy

It's time to end the stigma surrounding mental health

How to build a new global architecture

Why global taxation is needed for the success of the digital age

China set to post slowest growth in 28 years in 2018

How international Geneva comes to Davos

Governments must become as agile as startups. Here’s what they need to do

Here’s how companies can drive growth for all

Digital disruption can help us build a better tomorrow

Industry is where the real potential of AI lies

Energy efficiency can lead the world towards its climate targets

5 steps towards becoming a digital platform business

The pharmaceutical industry must be a driver of change in the digital era

Ethics and technology in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Changing the AI narrative – a call to action

These incredible photos of wildlife will change how you feel about the natural world

The circular economy is a golden opportunity. Don’t let it go to waste

Millennials are starting to get more involved in government, and the impact will be huge

How can businesses thrive in today’s fast-changing world?

Your day-by-day guide to Davos 2019

The shocking truth about inequality today

5 quotes to get you ready for Davos 2019

How a basic income can battle the 8 giants of a faltering economy

What chocolate and batteries can teach us about Globalization 4.0

Your essential reading list for Davos 2019

The hidden toll that Brexit is already taking on Britain

The hidden value of the battery in your next car

3 things you probably didn't know about Davos

2019 can be the year we begin to save the world’s forests. Here’s how

Why solving the problem of plastic waste will begin at home

A guide to sustainable e-commerce - by China’s biggest retailer

How can our cultural institutions keep up with a rapidly changing world? Embrace diversity

Hiring people with disabilities makes great business sense. Here’s why

These 13 charts show what the world really thinks about Globalization 4.0

We need to save our wild places. We can’t survive without them

3 ways the Annual Meeting in Davos is turning more sustainable

A 5-point plan to maximise India’s renewable energy potential

Is carbon capture and storage technology the answer to our CO2 emissions problem?

What does real leadership look like in the #MeToo era?

Four ways to boost the number of women entrepreneurs

These are the biggest risks to the global economy in 2019

How do we solve LGBTQ discrimination? One word: visibility

We should take humour in the workplace more seriously

In a world becoming more polarized, Europe must stay united

Four future scenarios for trade and investment. Which one will win?

Why the world should be watching India's fast-growing cities

3 steps to making multistakeholder partnerships a powerful force

What the global 'play gap' means for our children's futures

These 5 innovations show how good design can make the world more inclusive

Why AI is failing the next generation of women

The Arab world’s best weapon against climate change? Its young people

What it means to be a global CEO has changed. Here's how

4 priorities in the race to build a sustainable global food system

Want a more inclusive society? Start with mobility

The Fourth Industrial Revolution will change production forever. Here’s how

AI has a bias problem. This is how we can solve it

This is the digital future we need

This is what matters in education, according to the world’s best teacher

Diverse boards are better. So how do you build one?

Future technologies that will drive Industry 4.0

The biggest global risks, work in the robot age and other top stories of the week

Why wealth management needs more EQ than IQ

How a trade war would impact global growth

How leaders can use 'agile governance' to drive tech and win trust

We have the tools to tackle illegal fishing. It’s time to use them

How to build a more balanced global economic architecture

Why we all need to go on the ‘planetary health diet’ to save the world

How futures thinking can help us shape Globalization 4.0

Why people will remain at the heart of the factories of the future

How AI is revolutionizing the world of clean energy materials

A brief history of globalization

The importance of collaboration in a connected world

What has a year of experiments taught us about basic income?

How electrification will make the world more inclusive

As fintech faces more automation, clients should still come first

Shaping the future of democracy in Armenia

Wishful thinking won't solve the world's problems. But engineering might

Meet the young world-changers coming to Davos 2019

We need to change the fast fashion model. Here’s how

We can make sure Globalization 4.0 leaves no one behind. This is how

We’re phoning it in on sustainability. It’s time for a worldwide wake-up call

Companies have a new skill to master – innovation

How Africa's entrepreneurs are changing the direction of globalization

We need new tools for the Big Data era

These 8 innovations could help us dramatically reduce our fossil fuel use

Findings show that recycling has been with us since the Bronze Age

These are the most powerful cities in the world

Globalism is dead. Long live globalization

Businesses need to focus on human capital, not just financial

Here are 10 astonishing photos that have changed the history of science

Scooters are driving the EV revolution in India

Opioid overdoses kill more each year in the US than car accidents

How investigating oak tree deaths is helping scientists understand diseases

This Nobel Prize winner reveals the most important thing scientists need to make discoveries

AI isn’t dangerous, but human bias is

Stepping up to the challenge of sustainable and inclusive growth

It’s time to stop talking about ethics in AI and start doing it

What can we do to prevent another global financial crisis?

The future of business? Purpose, not just profit

How AI is transforming the fight against money laundering

How should corporate boards respond to climate change?

Talent is worldwide. Opportunity is not. How can we redistribute it?

3 benefits of public-private mega-projects that most people ignore

Earth already has a perfect recycling system. So why not use it?

A low carbon energy world is dawning – but we must move even faster

Three trends leaders must navigate in a shifting geopolitical climate

Why strive for Industry 4.0

How to nurture innovation, from Silicon Valley to Bengaluru

Why city residents should have a say in what their cities look like

Who holds the key to the future of biotechnology? You do

How the digital finance revolution can drive sustainable development

Australia's record heatwave: From fainting tennis players to dead fish

CO2 can be a valuable raw material, not just a climate killer. Here’s how

Why a healthy planet and a healthy economy go hand-in-hand

5 ways students can graduate fully qualified for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

6 steps to ensure employee well-being in your company

5 times that British star Andy Murray made sport more female-friendly

The London Underground could be bad for your health. Here's why

What the world can learn from Rwanda's approach to drones

We can turn the whole economy carbon neutral. Here's how

These are the biggest global risks

5 lessons for the future success of virtual and augmented reality

We need to talk about failure in the social sector

A multipolar world brings back the national champions

Could the fourth wave of globalization help to end epidemics?

Here's why having more women in government is good for your health

What motivates workers in the gig economy?

This app can detect when someone has overdosed on opioids

In a first for humankind, China successfully sprouts a seed on the Moon

These are the 5 most impactful jobs in AI, research finds

Protectionism doesn't stand a chance in the age of connectivity

National borders don't stop in the physical world – they're in cyberspace too

The answer to nationalist fervour isn't less globalism. It's more

Why businesses are nothing without strong human rights

When did globalization begin? The answer might surprise you

To keep track of the SDGs, we need a data revolution

How Asia could be the winner in the US and China's Belt and Road race

Companies can help build a more inclusive world. Here's how

4 essential qualities for digital leaders

Is digital intelligence the key to Globalization 4.0?

Infrastructure around the world is failing. Here’s how to make it more resilient

My disability, my identity

Can digital securities fund an $18 trillion infrastructure gap?

The world’s coastal cities are going under. Here’s how some are fighting back

We could be sleepwalking into a new crisis. How should the business world prepare?

Are we sleepwalking into a new global crisis?

We can end TB right now. Here's how

Three ways the world must tackle mental health

Four ways we can fix economics in 2019

Is a U.S. – China power transition inevitable?

8 things we need to do to tackle humanitarian crises in 2019

Is your business model fit for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

Brexit: What are Theresa May’s options for a ‘plan B’?

The West is struggling to hit its climate targets. What would the developing world do differently?

Why greening our cities is key to unlocking $29 trillion worth of investment

How Abu Dhabi found a way to grow vegetables in 40-degree heat

Distributed ownership: what it means and how it could transform India

10 most respected professions in the world

How telehealth can get healthcare to more people

Why the world is not as globalized as you think

Can socks save the world? Why social enterprise is the new normal for entrepreneurs

What can America learn from Sweden about healthcare?

These countries are pioneering hydrogen power

Who's coming to Davos 2019?

Millions of people are heading to this Indian city for the world's largest religious festival

This surprising innovation could cut your pet's carbon pawprint

This Berlin office is a glimpse into the future

Why daily doses of nature in the city matter for people and the planet

The Mona Lisa is falling apart. Here’s how AI could save it

We could soon engineer bacteria to treat genetic diseases

Automation will change the world of work – but probably for the better

Will food be grown in soil in 100 years time?

Here’s how climate change is going to affect China’s energy use

How a mosquito 'birth control' could be key in the fight against malaria

We can't future-proof technology. But here are 5 ways to forward plan

How to create a more purposeful capitalism

Sustainable packaging is good for profits as well as the planet

On climate action, Europe must learn from its digital mistakes

Humans wanted: why automation won’t kill off your job

Digital technology can cut global emissions by 15%. Here’s how

Why the ocean holds the key to sustainable development

Brands can be a force for good and for growth. Here’s how

AI isn’t taking our jobs - but it is changing how we recruit

Dear France... President Emmanuel Macron writes an open letter to quell 'yellow vest' unrest

Financial inclusion in India is soaring. Here's what must happen next

These are the 10 most in-demand skills, according to LinkedIn

How the diaspora is helping Venezuela's migration crisis

Cooking with numbers: lessons from a food economist

How can we produce enough protein to feed 10 billion people?

More people are experiencing severe food allergies than ever before

Why being an introvert could actually help you network

This is the world's biggest mental health problem - and you might not have heard of it

Robots will soon be a necessity but they won't take all our jobs

The top 10 tech issues for 2019

Here’s how much debt your country is in right now

How many people are enslaved in the world today?

The world’s fastest (and slowest) internet speeds

Why Victorians feared modern technology would make everyone blind

Trust is at breaking point. It’s time to rebuild it

AI can wreak havoc if left unchecked by humans

Globalization 4.0 will help us tackle climate change. Here’s how

Here’s how tech is revolutionising transport for low-income communities in urban Africa

The role of employers in the post #MeToo era

How to gain a leading edge in AI and the production of tomorrow

Women’s voices must be heard in the battle to save the ocean

Denmark plans 'Silicon Valley' on 9 artificial islands off Copenhagen

These solar panels pull clean drinking water from the air

Ocean temperatures are rising faster than previously thought

These are the economic, social and environmental impacts of fast fashion

Talent, not technology, is the key to success in a digital future

How Singapore is securing its food supply with rooftop farms

Why biodiversity is key to our survival

These 7 charts show how the world is becoming a better place

How scientists are using algorithms to calculate the world’s longest straight lines

How Pakistan is tackling its air pollution

Enjoy seeing others fail? You're only human

Predictions for the economy in 2019, dynamic cities and other top stories of the week

Here’s how to build energy infrastructures fit for the future

With the Dead Sea drying up fast, these two countries have a plan to save it

How companies in Japan are fighting sleep deprivation epidemic

Robots aren’t stealing all our jobs, says the World Bank’s chief economist

Food system failures in our age of abundance

Accelerating a more sustainable industrial revolution with digital manufacturing

Leaders need hard data to make the hard decisions about sustainability

4 ways great leaders can build courageous, passionate teams

Air conditioning is threatening our ability to tackle climate change. Here's what we need to do

Three tips for leadership in uncertain times

3 megatrends for the factories of the future

How each country’s share of global CO2 emissions changes over time

Why humans will remain central to the future of work

How to get the most out of precision medicine

Scientists are using machine learning to unlock the mysteries of long-dead languages

What a football shirt tells us about globalization 4.0

This is why improving access to surgery during childbirth is vital

Beyond populist disruption, what now for global free trade?

The Euro turns 20. What have we learned from it?

Kenya is planning to teach Chinese in its elementary schools

How impoverished artisans can be empowered through fashion

Your brain has more in common with an ant colony than you realised

Is our obsession with taking photos changing how we remember the past?

How inadequate urban planning is failing children's human rights

A cancer-detecting breathalyzer has moved into clinical trials

How South Korea is using gender equality to fix its demographic crisis

Why people with disabilities are your company’s untapped resource

What the next 20 years will mean for jobs – and how to prepare

Will a European army ever be a reality?

Here’s how to make Africa’s aviation industry soar

The shrinking Arctic ice protects us all. It’s time to act

Prisons are failing. It’s time to find an alternative

The impact of mobile and rapid digital adoption on how India consumes

Removing sweets from supermarket checkouts could help fight obesity

We have to fight for a fairer tech industry for women

Here's how we solve the global crisis of tribalism and democratic decay

Globalization 4.0 must provide for the poorest, or it risks causing chaos for everyone

This is our chance to completely redefine the meaning of work

Here are three ways the private sector can act as a sustainability catalyst for Globalization 4.0

Why the 21st century's biggest health challenge is our shared responsibility

4 reasons why the Arctic is key to our planet’s survival

The cost of housing is tearing our society apart

We must stop choking the ocean with plastic waste. Here’s how

The periodic table is 150 years old – but it could have looked very different

Social media linked to a higher risk of depression in teen girls

More Americans are making no weekly purchases with cash

This is what the cities of the future could look like

In 1983, Isaac Asimov predicted the world of 2019. Here's what he got right

Opioids are not much better at treating pain than a placebo

Here's how we can combine robots with the Internet of Things

How climate change caused the world’s first ever empire to collapse

What's behind wage disparities between cities?

Why massive effort needs to be put into growing trees on farms

India will overtake the US economy by 2030

New York City launches $100 million universal health insurance program

New board game asks 'Who's She?' to spotlight famous women in history

3 ways Bollywood can help shape the future of globalization

How we can win the war against antibiotic resistance

The power of digital tools to transform mental healthcare

Pope Francis has warned of resurgent nationalism and urges help for migrants

Jellyfish are taking over the world – and climate change could be to blame

How big data helped to create a spicy chocolate bar

These are the world’s best countries to retire in, as of 2019

The time for cities to get smart is now

Why press freedom should be at the top of everyone’s agenda

How to fight back against misinformation and polarization

How play can help Africa’s kids develop skills for the future

We used AI to study the world’s toilets. This is what we found

It's time wealth - not poverty - dictates Africa's development

Here’s why cloning could be the future of agriculture

This graphic shows 200 years of US immigration as the rings of a growing tree trunk

Market liquidity, leverage, and regulation ten years after the crisis

5 key values of strong Māori leadership

We can assess the health of coral reefs by the sounds algae make

How virtual reality tumours could help cure cancer

State-dependent effects of monetary policy

In 2019, women's rights are still not explicitly recognized in the US Constitution

From Charlie Chaplin to Agatha Christie: New out-of-copyright works and where to find them

A new estimate suggests global migration is much higher than we thought

Malawi is using bamboo to fight climate change

How India's globalized cities will change its future

Here's why smaller companies make the most valuable partners

Who should be responsible for protecting our personal data?

Win-win solutions for Syrian refugees and their hosts

We need to bin disposable items for good. Here are 5 ways to do it

Millions of young people need better job skills. Here's how businesses can help

How India will consume in 2030: 10 mega trends

The three biggest challenges for India's future

From stamping out stereotypes to finding your 'spark', here's how to close the global gender gap

An alternative view of Globalization 4.0, and how to get there

Is this a turning point in the fight against slavery?

The unique role of business in building social good

How to survive and thrive in our age of uncertainty

Why a cash-free future might not be as close as you think

How the gender commuting gap could be harming women's careers

The quiet power of reading with your co-workers

The science behind your decision-making

Confronting neo-mercantilism: why regulation is critical to global trade

Three ways to improve your corporate culture in the #MeToo era

These charts show the extreme concentration of global wealth

This is how AI can help humanity

Why heatwaves are the silent killers more devastating than hurricanes

Does mandatory voting work? Lessons from Australia

How social media images can predict gentrification in cities

This breakthrough in plant engineering could feed millions more people

China's spectacular winter festival has just kicked off

California wants all its buses to be 100% electric

The experience economy is booming, but it must benefit everyone

One good reason to feel less blue about the future of our ocean

How to outsmart bias when you're recruiting

Venice will now start charging tourists an entrance fee

Will orbiting missile interceptors mean the weaponization of space?

3 vital steps to a new gender equality playbook

Here are three ways organizations can prepare for tomorrow's world

What’s behind South Korea’s elderly crime wave?

4 big trends for the sharing economy in 2019

10 predictions for the global economy in 2019

In Melbourne, you can now 'play' a tram

The number of people with dementia has doubled in just 26 years

What makes someone an 'illegal immigrant'?

Do emoji have a place in serious conversation?

Hooked on a book, podcast or TV show? Here’s how the story changes you

Renewables have overtaken coal as Germany's main energy source

Occasional use of antibiotics is more closely linked to resistance than repeated use

From rescue animals to electric buses, California is introducing bold new rules

These are the world's 20 most dynamic cities

Violent disorder is on the rise. Is inequality to blame?

A cure for Alzheimer's, don't give up on 2019 and other top stories of the week

Companies have no excuse for 'diversity fatigue'

Some companies produce a disproportionate number of future CEOs. Here's how

An ageing workforce isn't a burden. It's an opportunity

3 ways to be a good leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

This one small change could transform education for millions

A record number of women will be serving in the new US Congress

This city in Pakistan is going to use cow poo to power its buses

Do kids need more hands-on experience with money?

Unlocking the value of augmented reality data

China makes history as it successfully lands on the dark side of the moon

How African cities can harness green technologies for growth and jobs

Guide dogs respond better than many humans to autonomous robots

Analysis: UK electricity generation in 2018 falls to the lowest level since 1994

US gun deaths are at their highest rate in 40 years

Why the British Royal family dropped its stiff upper lip

Why elections in 2019 will tell us if it’s time for a new world order

10 reasons to be optimistic in 2019

This 12-year-old built an underwater robot to fight plastic pollution

Chart of the day: These countries have the largest carbon footprints

Why this is the year we must take action on mental health

We have solutions to crime. We just need to scale them

An Indian temple’s ban on 'menstruating' women is finally breached

A business model for sustainability

5 ways for business leaders to win in the 2020s

5 rules for making employers and employees trust each other again

More than 750 million people around the world would migrate if they could

Scientists have combined a house plant with a rabbit gene. This is why

This is how your personality could put you at risk of cybercrime

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