Urban Transformation
These are the best cities for work-life balance
A new survey finds Helsinki has the best work-life balance, followed by Munich and Oslo. And only one city outside Europe made the top 10.
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Industries in Depth
Denmark’s last circus elephants are retiring – here's what might take their place
Denmark retiring its final circus elephants, underscores a growing distaste for the use of live animals in live acts.
Climate Action
Barcelona's 'superblocks' could save lives and cut pollution, says report
When cars are no longer king, inner-city streets can help enhance community life and boost the health of residents.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Malaria could be gone by the middle of the century. Here’s how
New technologies are being developed that could spell the end for this lethal threat.
Business
起業家精神に溢れるインドネシア。他のASEAN諸国も加速。
ビジネスの成功を夢見るのは、インドネシア人だけではありません。世界経済フォーラムが毎年実施しているASEAN（東南アジア諸国連合）諸国の若者の意識調査の最新版によると、これらの国では起業意識が非常に高いことがわかりました。調査では、現在どのような組織で働いているか、将来どこで働きたいかを質問。インドネシアでは、34.1%の若者が自ら起業した会社で現在働いていますが、それを...
Arts and Culture
From the court of Henry VIII to the impact of the internet: Barack Obama's summer reading list
Novels, non-fiction and short stories suggested by the 44th president of the US.
Geographies in Depth
These are the challenges facing India’s most sacred river
Climate change, pollution and crop irrigation are putting heavy demands on the Ganges.
Climate Action
These 5 foods are under threat from climate change
Rising temperatures are leaving food producers facing more extreme weather events and climate disruptions.
Business
In Indonesia, over a third of young people want to be entrepreneurs
Inspired by a string of highly successful tech start-ups, the youth of Southeast Asia has its sights set on building the next business unicorn.
Jobs and the Future of Work
Working in Finland Becomes Even More Flexible
Finland has new working laws giving people even more flexibility. Check out how working in Finland is changing to benefit workers and businesses.
Climate Action
How countries with the highest food insecurity suffer the worst impacts of climate change
A new report by Christian Aid suggests that Food insecurity is the highest in the poor countries that make the smallest contribution to global warming
Nature and Biodiversity
Canada has created an Arctic conservation zone almost as big as Germany
Warming temperatures are melting the Arctic ice, disrupting the way of life of both people and animals. Can Canadian environmental protections save this vital region?
Nature and Biodiversity
China’s pollution is so bad it’s blocking sunlight from solar panels
New findings suggest improving air quality in the country could give a considerable boost to solar energy.
Industries in Depth
空の旅にパスポートがいらなくなる？その仕組みとは
将来、空の旅はペーパーレスに？世界経済フォーラムが導入するイニシアチブで、それが実現するかもしれません。登録済旅行者デジタルアイデンティティー（KTDI）プログラムによって、旅行客はパスポートなどがなくても外国を旅する事ができるようになります。この仕組みは現在試験中。パイロットプロジェクトに参加した乗客は、パスポート代わりにモバイル端末を使ってカナダーオランダ間を旅行する...
Nature and Biodiversity
4 climate tipping points the planet is facing
From Arctic permafrost to warming oceans, man-made climate change is pushing parts of the planet to the point of no return.