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For more than 20 years, WRI has identified annual “stories to watch.” These are the year’s moments, issues and decisions that we believe will shape the future trajectory of the world. In the past, we’ve highlighted things like dangerous heat in cities, major elections...

While most of the attention has focused on businesses and humans at work, far too few of these discussions have centered on how AI may impact the development of children – the generation it’s likely to affect most profoundly. Read more….

AI tools have become a cornerstone of many businesses’ operations, and investing in the industry is a no-brainer for many business leaders. But as new players emerge, questions of where and how to invest continue to be in flux. With its innovative and cost-effective...

The world is undergoing unprecedented changes. We are facing what some call "a change of era," characterized by rapid technological advancements like AI, climate change, geopolitical challenges, and social and demographic transformations. Read more…..

Rich nations pledged to contribute at least $300 billion annually to the global fight against climate change as UN climate talks came to a contentious end early Sunday morning in Baku. Developing nations who had sought over $1 trillion in assistance called the...

UNCTAD’s Least Developed Countries Report 2024 highlighted on Monday that the group of 45 least developed countries (LDCs) could use carbon market projects to enhance climate action by offsetting the buyers’ emissions at improved rates which will allow more...

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday that leaders gathered in Baku for the COP29 Climate Action Summit must take immediate steps to cut emissions, safeguard people from climate chaos, and “tear down the walls to climate finance” in response to the...

Tackling climate change requires not just new technology or political will but money—more money than many poor countries have. This means new sources of finance must be found if we are to keep global temperature rises within limits like 1.5 or even 2 degrees Celsius....

The next UN climate conference, COP29, is set to take place in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November. From securing climate finance to addressing the critical issue of loss and damage, this pivotal climate conference will shape global climate policy...

The new finance goal will channel greater funds toward urgently needed climate action in developing countries. It will support implementation of low-carbon, climate resilient solutions in energy, transport, agriculture and other vital systems. By increasing financial...

Political leadership is clearly key. It must be built on a shared understanding of the problem and a commitment to implement collaborative, mission-oriented plans to get every child in school and ensure that in doing so, they acquire foundational skills, including the...

It is the time of year again for climate policy to take centre stage. From 11 to 22 November 2024, world leaders, decision makers and other stakeholders such as representatives of the private sector, youth and civil society, will gather in Baku, Azerbaijan for the...