Governance reform could see African economies benefit to tune of £23bn
The latest edition of PwC’s
bimonthly Global
Economy Watch has found that African economies could receive a windfall
of £23bn if each economy applied similar governance reforms...
The living air purifiers cities need more of
In our all-too-hectic urban lives, a city park is a great place to
unwind. Trees and green spaces have mental health and well-being benefits, on
top...
India advances ground-breaking plan to keep planet and people cool
India’s new comprehensive
Cooling Action Plan targets an increase in sustainable cooling for the good of
its population, while helping to fight climate change
Four years after...
Oil Market Report: Markets remaining calm
The theme we identified in last month’s Report of “mixed signals” is
appropriate again this month, with geopolitics and industry disruptions
confusing the supply outlook, and...
Driving a Smarter Future
Today the average car runs on fossil fuels, but growing pressure for
climate action, falling battery costs, and concerns about air pollution in
cities, has given...
Ten Trinity Square
Steps from the River Thames, the gentle hillside where Ten Trinity
Square now stands was first populated over 2,000 years ago by the Romans, who
formed...
Progress report on SDG 9 targets
A new report, Statistical
Indicators of Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization,
highlights the progress made towards achieving the industry-related targets of
the 2030 Agenda. The report is primarily...
Just One-Third of the World’s Longest Rivers Remain Free-Flowing
Just over one-third (37%) of the world’s 246 longest rivers remain
free-flowing, according to a new study published in the
scientific journal Nature. Dams and reservoirs...
Technology for Social Good in India
From using drones to plan water supply
schemes in hard-to-reach locations, to deploying satellite imagery for
enhancing land usage, or using mobile phones to track children’s...
Empowered Women Will Drive Economic Growth in the Pacific
Making it easier for women in the Pacific to start businesses and gain
formal employment will improve livelihoods and create more open and productive
economies, says...