Industries in Depth
These are trends shaping the future of food
An FAO report warns of the risks and challenges facing global agrifood systems and looks at the actions needed to secure a more sustainable future.
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Energy Transition
Renewables set to surge and what you need to know about the global energy crisis this week
Top energy stories: New IEA report shows surge in renewables; UK to build new coal mine; Investments in green hydrogen.
Nature and Biodiversity
These satellite images show the Caspian Sea's shrinking coast line
New images show the Caspian Sea's declining water levels over the past 16 years. Here's why that's a threat to people and planet - and what we can do.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Economics explained: What can we do about inequality?
From how to measure it to how countries are tackling it, a new video explainer explores some of the big questions around wealth and income inequality.
Geo-Economics and Politics
Recession warning from the IMF: What you need to know about the global economy this week
Top economy stories: The latest IMF recession warning for the global economy; UK government borrowing costs hit a 20-year high; how temporary layoffs can shape a rebound;
Geo-Economics and Politics
US jobs and Eurozone inflation: What you need to know about the global economy this week
Top economy stories: Eurozone inflation hits record high; Global factory output weakens; US job openings fall by biggest margin in two-and-a-half years.
Geo-Economics and Politics
What you need to know about the global economy this week
Top economy stories: global recession increasingly likely, say chief economists; OECD cuts forecast for global growth; Bank of England moves to calm UK bond market.
Geo-Economics and Politics
What you need to know about the global economy this week
Top economy stories: US Federal Reserve raises interest rates again; Eurozone inflation hits record high in August; Inflation passes 70% in Sri Lanka.
Health and Healthcare Systems
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this week
Top COVID-19 news stories: WHO says end of pandemic is 'in sight'; US President Biden says 'pandemic is over'; COVID-19 boosters approved around the world.
Geo-Economics and Politics
What you need to know about the global economy this week
Top economy stories: UK inflation falls; US inflations rises unexpectedly; Economic warnings for Germany.
Health and Healthcare Systems
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this week
Top COVID-19 news stories: Chinese city of Chengdu extends lockdown; New research group to examine long COVID; US orders more at-home COVID tests.
Economic Growth
What you need to know about the global economy this week
Top economy stories: US job market grows more than expected; Turkish inflation exceeds 80%; European Central Bank raises interest rates by 75 basis points.
Nature and Biodiversity
World's largest offshore wind farm and other environment stories to read this week
Top climate change and environment stories: Triple dip La Nina; Low rate of flood insurance could spell disaster; World's largest offshore wind farm now fully operational.
Health and Healthcare Systems
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this week
Top COVID-19 news stories: Omicron-targeted COVID-19 boosters approved around the world; New COVID-19 restrictions in Chinese cities; South Korea COVID-19 entry requirements eased.
Geo-Economics and Politics
What you need to know about the global economy this week
Top economy stories: The latest on the US economy; ECB policy-makers make case for large interest rate hike; Inflation remains at high levels globally.