Energy Transition
By 2030, how green will be the future of energy?
How can the energy industry adapt to meet the needs of a growing population while also supporting low-carbon growth? What shall be the future of energy?
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Artificial intelligence and robotics are coming into our lives more than ever before and have the potential to transform healthcare, transport, manufacturing, even our domestic chores.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
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Jobs and the Future of Work
Study, work, retire. Time to scrap the old pattern of working life
Japan will never close its gender gap unless it overhauls its whole approach to work and life, explains Yoko Ishikura.
Nature and Biodiversity
China declared war on pollution. Is it winning?
Progress has been made, but there is still much to do if China is to win the war on pollution and deliver greener, smarter economic growth.
Nature and Biodiversity
Cities are on the front-line of climate change. They must adapt or die
Cities are a key part of any solution to preventing climate change and mitigating its effects. Thankfully, some of them are already turning things around.
Circular Economy
We can recycle everything we use, including cigarette butts and toothbrushes. So why don’t we?
Recycling almost everything we use is already possible. So why have global recycling rates stagnated, and what can we do about it?
Jobs and the Future of Work
Closing the gender gap, according to the UN
A recent report by the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel looks at how we can close the gender gap.
Emerging Technologies
Top 9 ethical issues in artificial intelligence
The robot revolution is gaining pace, but is it running in line with our values? Here are some of the main ethical issues keeping the AI experts up at night.
We need creativity to survive. So why are we so suspicious of it?
We might celebrate creativity, but all too often we reject creative ideas and the people who come up with them, writes Valerie Casey.
Sustainable Development
Why young people are key to achieving the SDGs
Young people today face considerable challenges in creating a bright future for themselves.
Economic Growth
An intellectual revolution is coming, says Robert J. Shiller
Robert J. Shiller argues that an intellectual revolution is coming, which could challenge the economic implications of the nation-state.
Urban Transformation
These are the world’s most fragile cities – and this is how they can turn things around
The world's most fragile cities have been mapped. Here's what we know about them, and what they can do to turn things around.
Education and Skills
Feel undervalued at work? New research shows why that might be
If we’re to survive workplace disruption, it won’t be enough to invest in skills and education, we need to make sure employers are putting those skills to good use, writes John Evans of t...
Health and Healthcare Systems
The number of people aged over 60 is set to double by 2050. Are we prepared?
As global citizens advocating for and leading positive change, how can we address the impacts of ageing on human and financial wellbeing?