Blogs and Opinions
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What’s the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) and why is it important for nature?
Tuesday 27th of September 2022
The race to protect the natural world and its biodiversity reaches a critical milestone this December as countries gather for the United Nations’ COP15 meeting.
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How firewood became the latest economic indicator
Tuesday 27th of September 2022
The president of a country supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and weaponization of energy no longer being supplied to Europe, recently had himself filmed chopping firewood. “Europeans won’t be left in the cold,” he said through a smirk. “Let’s help our brothers.”
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The rollout of electric vehicle infrastructure is finally picking up pace. But many countries are still a long way behind
Tuesday 27th of September 2022
With bans on the production of petrol- and diesel-powered cars on the horizon in a number of key markets, the pace of EV penetration is really picking up. When it comes to public infrastructure to match this growing demand though, a lot of countries are still a long way behind .
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Do top earners work more hours? It depends which country they live in
Tuesday 27th of September 2022
Do you really need to work 100-hour weeks for success?
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Why post-pandemic leadership fatigue puts extreme pressure on the C-suite
Tuesday 27th of September 2022
Over recent years, the responsibilities of executive leaders have evolved and expanded far beyond functional and technical competencies. In quiet, off-the-record conversations, would-be leaders are expressing concern over how responsibilities have developed beyond any reasonable ability to deliver across all expectations and there is an increasing sense of nervousness around decision-making and scrutiny in the public eye.
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Discover how AI is being used to detect tuberculosis
Monday 26th of September 2022
Tuberculosis (TB) is the second deadliest infectious killer, after COVID-19, which claimed 1.5 million lives in 2020 but is now largely under control. Meanwhile, multi-drug-resistant TB remains a public health crisis and a health security threat. The World Health Organization confirms that the COVID-19 pandemic could start to unravel years of progress in the fight against tuberculosis. This is largely a result of disruption to access to TB services and a drop in resources, which has led to a fall in the detection of new cases. Due to restricted access to diagnostics and lockdowns imposed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, 4.1 million cases went undiagnosed. India was the worst (41%) with Indonesia (14%) and the Philippines (12%) following next.
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Special Agenda Dialogue on the Future of the Global Economy
Monday 26th of September 2022
The prospects for the global economy have dimmed according to the results of our latest survey of chief economists. Inflation surged to levels not seen in a generation in response to a combination of demand-side and supply-side factors. This in turn has triggered a sharp tightening of monetary policy in many countries, including the US, threatening to choke off global growth. Meanwhile, real wages and consumer confidence are in freefall, adding further headwinds to growth and raising the prospect of social unrest.How can we navigate the storm without sinking the ship? Please join this briefing on the Future of the Global Economy with chief economists from different regions to hear their take on the global economic outlook.
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Ship collisions can kill whales – this technology is helping to stop them
Monday 26th of September 2022
Whales aren’t just the largest animals on Earth. They also play a vital role in the food chain and the species diversity in our ocean – and help to tackle climate change by naturally absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.
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Here’s how automation and job creation can go hand in hand
Monday 26th of September 2022
We are often told that millions of jobs will be lost to automation in the coming years, but the real impact depends on how we manage the transition. It has the potential to create more economic opportunities, promote a regionalized manufacturing model, and provide rewarding career pathways for a more diverse workforce.
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What you need to know about the global energy sector this week
Monday 26th of September 2022
The Estonian Prime Minister has told citizens to prepare for blackouts if Russia disconnects the Baltic states from a regional power grid. “It would be wise to be prepared for possible power outages – that includes public authorities, companies, and every individual,” Kaja Kallas said.
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How digitalization kept aid coming to flood-hit Pakistanis
Monday 26th of September 2022
Recent flooding in Pakistan has upturned the lives of close to 70 million people, affecting 16 million families. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, who has been monitoring the relief efforts, has termed the natural disaster ‘’unnatural’’ — citing climate change as an aggravating factor in the mass-scale suffering caused.
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Endangered elements are a big risk for the world – here’s why
Monday 26th of September 2022
You probably don’t think about them much.