Energy Transition
Russian energy imports to Europe are falling - here’s what that means for the energy transition
The European Union has acknowledged it needs to move away from importing Russian energy - so how is it doing?
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Financial and Monetary Systems
What is inflation and how does it affect consumers?
Inflation pressures are more persistent than previously anticipated, but what is the inflation rate, how is it calculated and how can we rein it in?
Economic Growth
Do you know your trickle-down economics from your zombie firm?
Financial turmoil, market volatility and high inflation have become watchwords in global economics – here are a few other terms you need to know.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Economic growth - a weak outlook for OECD countries
The latest economic growth figures for the developed economies of the OECD paint a mixed picture with output subdued due to a range of global pressures.
Energy Transition
3 ways light pollution harms the planet - and what we can do about it
Light pollution can cause a variety of problems for our planet and our health. The good news is that it is one of the easiest pollutants to remove.
Global Risks
Explainer: What is a yield curve and why does it matter right now?
This bond market metric is in the headlines - but what exactly is the yield curve and can it really indicate whether or not we’re heading for a recession?
Wellbeing and Mental Health
Salud mental, desigualdad y confianza: Lo que hemos aprendido de la pandemia de COVID-19
Dos años después de los trastornos sin precedentes provocados por la pandemia, la empresa de sondeos Ipsos expone algunas cosas clave que hemos aprendido, con la salud mental pasando a un...
Wellbeing and Mental Health
Mental health, inequality and trust: What we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic
As the world reflects on more than two years of upheaval, research reveals some of key things learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Business
71％の企業経営者が、メタバースはビジネスに利益をもたらすと回答。その理由とは。
メタバース： インターネット上の3D空間で過ごす時間が今後増加する、という考えを受け入れるにはまだ時間がかかる人々がいる一方で、産業界はすでに先を争ってメタバース空間を定義し、独自分野を開拓し、仮想不動産をわれ先に購入しています。
Stakeholder Capitalism
71% of executives say the metaverse will be good for business. Here’s why
The metaverse and other emerging technologies are reshaping business. Top executives now say this is one of the biggest factors informing their thinking.
Food and Water
This starchy wondercrop could help alleviate food insecurity
Could enset, a starchy crop known as the false banana, alleviate world hunger? Food insecurity is in focus after COVID-19 exacerbated famine and inequality.
Geo-Economics and Politics
¿Cómo se accede a la Unión Europea?
La Unión Europea está estudiando las solicitudes de adhesión de Ucrania, Georgia y Moldavia tras la invasión rusa.
Geo-Economics and Politics
How do you join the European Union?
The European Union is reviewing membership requests from Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova following Russia's invasion.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
What is the gender gap and why is it important? Measuring progress for International Women’s Day
Women still have far to go to close the gender gap, underscoring the importance of International Women's Day. Here’s how measurement and comparison can help.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Here’s how exercise alters our brain chemistry – and could prevent dementia
While it’s long been known that exercise is good for our general wellbeing and health, new research shows it could also help fight off dementia.