Green financing for emerging economies on COP29 agenda, and other top energy stories
IEA chief on green financing for emerging economies ahead of COP29; Coal power capacity grows 2% in 2023; Global renewable power capacity increases.
April 25, 2024
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How fintech innovation can unlock Africa’s gaming revolution
Fintech is catalyzing rapid growth of the African gaming industry, driving mobile gaming expansion and transforming digital payments across the continent.
Lucy Hoffman
April 24, 2024
The UN's Global Digital Compact aims to create an inclusive, open and secure digital future for all. Here's why digital trust and security will be key.
Agustina Callegari and Daniel Dobrygowski
April 24, 2024
Can you answer these 3 questions about your finances? The majority of US adults cannot
April is Financial Literacy Month in the US, but an annual survey reveals only half of Americans understand the basics of finance. Here’s what needs to happen.
Michelle Meineke
April 24, 2024
How Europe can harness digitalization to become a leader in business AI
Europe is lagging behind on its digitalization progress. Here's how it can enhance its competitiveness as well as shape the ethical and responsible use of AI.
Christian Klein
April 24, 2024
Foresight is a vital discipline that organizations must nurture to anticipate future global challenges to better navigate emerging polycrises.
Lasse Jonasson
April 24, 2024
Unlocking Africa's $1 trillion food economy: The role of global aid and sustainable technology
Global aid with strategic investments can help address systemic barriers to achieving Africa’s $1 trillion food economy by 2030.
Tunde Kara
April 24, 2024
What is Arbor Day and why is it important?
Arbor Day is an annual celebration of tree growing and a national holiday in the US. Trees mitigate global warming and can promote health and well-being.
Dan Lambe
April 24, 2024
Bird flu spread a ‘great concern’, plus other top health stories
Top health news: WHO warns on bird flu risk; health-harming heat stress rising in Europe; AI model ‘almost matches experts’ in assessing eye conditions.
Shyam Bishen
April 24, 2024
It’s financial literacy month: From schools to the workplace, let's take action
April is financial literacy month in the United States but it is an opportunity to improve the low levels of financial literacy of adults around the world.
Annamaria Lusardi and Andrea Sticha
April 24, 2024
The green skills gap: Educational reform in favour of renewable energy is now urgent
Despite the rapid expansion of green job opportunities globally, only a small fraction of the workforce possesses green skills to address climate change.
Roman Vakulchuk
April 24, 2024
Beyond greenwashing: 5 key strategies for genuine sustainability in agriculture
Businesses must adopt clear and measurable frameworks for implementing regenerative agriculture practices and move beyond greenwashing.
Santiago Gowland
April 24, 2024
The global supply of equities is shrinking – here's what you need to know
Research shows significant drops in the number of publicly traded equities, with an uncertain economic backdrop partly to blame for the $120bn reduction.
Emma Charlton
April 24, 2024
Why the energy transition needs 'bridge' solutions
Nuclear power or natural gas could provide energy security and bridge the green energy transition as the market still relies on high-emitting fossil fuels.
Tarek Sultan
April 24, 2024