According to the World Health Organization (WHO), almost the entire global population (99%) breathes air that exceeds WHO air quality limits. In the attached map, you can see the most air-polluted major cities in the world. Read more in Visual…
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How blockchain technology can support the race to net-zero By Cathy Mulligan, Brynly Llyr, Kirsteen Harrison
15 June 2023Views: 90Developing the capacity to deliver net-zero over the next decade may be the most critical transition that humanity has ever needed to make. Many state that blockchain technology could be an essential and effective tool to improve the energy sector…
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Water is a fundamental human right but over 40% of the world’s population affected by water scarcity conditions. Severe environmental conditions impact the quality, quantity, availability and access to clean drinking water. Find out more in weforum Raing awareness about…
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The profile of risks facing the world is evolving constantly. These risks are grouped into five general categories: economic, environmental, geopolitical, societal, and technological. Let’s dive into this year’s findings. The Biggest Global Risks of 2023 By Nick Routley was last…
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These 4 charts show the key trends in environmental jobs By Stephen Hall
22 November 2022Views: 132The green economy cannot happen without green talent. This means people will need everything from engineering skills to complex problem-solving capabilities, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. Find out more in weforum These 4 charts show the key trends…
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How farming innovations can feed the world and protect the planet J. Erik Fyrwald
11 January 2022Views: 564According to the UN, more than 3 billion people around the world – 40% of the global population – cannot afford a healthy diet. By 2050 the global population is expected to grow by an additional 2 billion, so unless…
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How future food packaging can help solve the people-planet dilemma By Francesca Cassidy
19 October 2020Views: 499We do not have to choose between protecting our planet’s ecosystem and meeting the human need for food. While food packaging plays a critical role in feeding the world, it also impacts the Earth’s climate and its limited resources, pointing…
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Announcing a new network of leaders changing the system together By Hilde Schwab and François Bonnici
13 March 2020Views: 608Social Entrepreneurs are founders or CEOs who innovatively address a social or environmental problem, with a focus on low-income, marginalized or vulnerable populations. Read more in weforum Announcing a new network of leaders changing the system together By Hilde Schwab…
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Costa Rica has doubled its tropical rainforests in just a few decades. Here’s how By Johnny Wood
31 August 2019Views: 671Years of unchecked logging laid waste to two-thirds of Costa Rica’s tree canopy, leaving its tropical rainforests facing an uncertain future. But the trees have returned and the resurrected forests support a thriving eco-tourism industry. Read more in weforum Costa…
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To track the pro-cycling efforts and initiatives taken by cities around the world, we present the Copenhagenize Index, a comprehensive and holistic ranking of the world’s most bicycle-friendly cities Read more in wired The 20 most Bike Friendly cities on…