Agenda articles

Why airborne wind energy can be a smart investment for net-zero

See how airborne wind energy generators, both on and offshore, complement wind, solar and other renewables by filling gaps in their electricity production.

How a paradigm shift in testing can prevent the next PFAS and microplastic environmental buildup

Discover how, with cooperation among stakeholders, we can catch the next PFAS or microplastics threat before it becomes a crisis and protect human health.

Can a new chores app encourage men to do more housework and help close the gender gap?

A new app launched in Spain aims to highlight the gender gap in housework and encourage men to do more around the house to help share the load more evenly.

Could these old and new ideas be the future of social care for the elderly?

Here are some innovative, sustainable and cost-effective ways we could look after the elderly – and support good jobs in the care economy – in future.

MIT invented a wearable ultrasound device that detects breast cancer

Wearable this ultrasound scanner could detect breast cancer earlier than mammograms. It's more comfortable and can be used frequently.

How the Netherlands is using nature-based solutions to improve water security

The Netherlands is a global leader in using nature-based solutions (NBS) to manage water resources. NBS can be used to reduce flooding, improve water security, etc.

These 3 charts from Microsoft show why technology is making your job harder – and how it can make it better

The digital load is weighing down employees, finds a Microsoft survey. But AI can also free people up to be more creative at work, it says.

5 ways Indigenous people are protecting the planet

Indigenous people play a key role in protecting the planet. Here’s what we can learn from them about living more sustainably and fighting the climate crisis.

Action to prevent TB deaths needed, childhood vaccination increase, and other health stories you need to know about

Failure to implement tuberculosis prevention strategies could lead to a million deaths; Childhood vaccination levels improve after pandemic decline; and more.

How digital economy companies can accelerate Southeast Asia's sustainable development

Digitalization is key to Southeast Asia's post-pandemic and economic transformation and digital economy companies are well-placed to play a vital role.

Does the UN need a watchdog to fight deepfakes and other AI threats?

Deepfakes are synthetic media that can be used to spread disinformation and damage reputations. A UN watchdog could help to fight threats posed by deepfakes.

What's next for China and Brazil's cooperation on green value chains? Experts explain 

China and Brazil recently signed a joint statement on combatting climate change. Three experts outline how to facilitate sustainable supply chain cooperation.