Climate Action
This woman is solving one of the biggest problems facing green energy
While we've learned to harvest energy from wind, sun and water, we struggle to hold on to it. Here’s how Enass Abo-Hamed is starting to solve the puzzle.
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Emerging Technologies
Amsterdam is developing a fleet of autonomous boats to reduce city traffic
In Amsterdam, where 25% of the city surface is water, autonomous floating vessels could soon become a reality.
Jobs and the Future of Work
Why salaries could finally be on the way up
Global shortages of talent have reached a 12-year high, emphasizing the need for investment in training and education as many industries embrace digitalization and automation.
Nature and Biodiversity
We've lost 60% of wildlife in less than 50 years
Habitat loss, pollution, climate change and over-exploitation have taken a devastating toll on wildlife populations, according to analysis from WWF.
Nature and Biodiversity
Tackling water scarcity: 4 ways to pull H20 out of thin air
Companies that extract water from the air could be set to go mainstream, offering a solution to landlocked regions or areas stricken by natural disaster.
Urban Transformation
India is building a high-tech sustainable city from scratch
Norman Foster is helping the Andhra Pradesh government build a new sustainable state capital. Here are the key elements.
Nature and Biodiversity
The Philippines is reopening a ‘cesspool’ island after a six month clean up
Boracay, an island paradise, is set to reopen after a six-month clean-up operation that may mark a turning point for sustainable travel.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Estos son los países con mejor salud y educación del mundo
¿Qué es exactamente el capital humano y cómo se puede cuantificar?
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Women in Iceland have walked out of work to dispute the gender pay gap
Protestors in Iceland say progress toward gender equality isn’t fast enough, echoing the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report.
Geo-Economics and Politics
How do you measure competitiveness?
World Economic Forum researchers have developed a new framework for measuring competitiveness and ranking economies relative to one another. And the results might surprise you.
Jobs and the Future of Work
Denmark has the flattest work hierarchy in the world
Denmark is the best example of flat work hierarchy. Know why being able to criticize your manager is crucial to your country's competitiveness index.
Global Cooperation
These are the healthiest and best educated countries in the world
A new report ranking human capital shows Turkey is the biggest improver between 1990 and 2016, with China, Thailand and Brazil also making gains. Finland topped the list.
Wellbeing and Mental Health
These forms of exercise are best for your mental health
A wide-ranging study shows how exercise can improve your mental health. Here’s how different forms of exercise compare...
Youth Perspectives
The three ways life is changing for 18-year-olds across the world
As babies born at the turn of the century celebrate their 18th birthdays, here’s a look at how different the world looks to our youngest adults.
Videojuegos violentos: ¿son una diversión inofensiva después de todo?
Los videojuegos violentos han sido durante mucho tiempo un tema que genera temor en los padres y ofrece una opción fácil para los políticos que buscan explicar eventos trágicos.