How Islamic finance can build resilience to climate change
In arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), extreme weather manifestations such as droughts caused by prolonged dry spells, among other climate stressors, put ASALs at risk…
Articles by The World Economic Forum
Illicit trade endangers the environment, the law and the SDGs. We need a global response
A dark side to globalization has been the alarming emergence of illicit trade, which stands in direct contrast to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)….
How electrification can supercharge the energy transition
No matter which country you’re in, the energy transition is underway. It is taking slightly different shapes and may progress from different starting points depending…
Why ministers of finance are critical in the fight against climate change
Recent studies indicate that bold climate action could trigger about $26 trillion in economic benefits by 2030, create over 65 million new jobs and avoid…
How young people are shaping the future of sustainable fashion
Young people around the world are working to clean up a dirty fashion industry. The $2 trillion industry is responsible for 10% of the global carbon…
Plastic is a global problem. It’s also a global opportunity
Plastic: a most versatile and ubiquitous material, it is difficult to imagine life without it. Despite the growth it has enjoyed for decades, the detriment…
How to future-proof India’s economy
Steady and resilient growth performance by multiple Asian economies has led to the centre of gravity of global geopolitics shifting towards Asia. Amid the changing…
Morocco is building a giant thermosolar farm in the Sahara Desert
An amazing transformation has taken place on the dunes below Morocco’s sun-blasted High Atlas mountains. Against the yellow sand thousands of curved mirrors, each taller…
Here are 6 big ideas to help the environment
Sometimes the news about our environment can feel a little monotonous. We read the same old headlines about how important the environment is, how the…
Geothermal mega-drills and floating reactors: the future of island power
Over 10% of the world’s population live on islands. Islands showcase amazing biodiversity, and provide unique economic value as hubs of international trade. Some of…