Agenda articles

These countries have the highest childcare costs in the world

New Zealand, Czechia and the US have some of the highest childcare costs, while the UK, Portugal and China are implementing policies to cut them.

The sustainable mobility transition is not equitable. Here are three CEOs trying to close the gap

Road mobility accounts for a quarter of the world's carbon emissions, so the sector's decarbonization is vital to mitigate the effects of climate change.

See how the Middle East is people-powering the digital revolution

The Middle East is embracing the digital revolution and is engaged in ambitious economic diversification strategies that train its people for digital work.

We must embed systems thinking in education. Here’s how

Traditional educational models are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of a dynamic global society. Instead, we need to help students develop systems thinking.

This viral reading initiative is getting kids into books

Could social media sites like TikTok boost reading among children? The number of books read by kids in the UK increased by almost a quarter last year.

Climate action: 5 positive stories that inspire change

With the climate crisis intensifying, these five stories of eco-innovation and resilience offer hope that we can achieve a sustainable future for our planet.

Floods and heatwaves threaten lives across the globe – plus other nature and climate stories to read this week

Flooding in India and China; Heatwaves across Europe and the United States; COP28 president urges countries to be "brutally honest" about climate action.

Intersectionality can help us identify the women at climate change's sharpest edge 

Intersectionality helps identify the women at the sharpest edge of the climate crisis — a key step towards meaningful, equitable action in at-risk communities.

Could the metaverse be more trustworthy than our current internet?

The metaverse has the potential to be a more trustworthy and inclusive space than the current internet, but it will require careful governance. Here's how.

How mindfulness and critical thinking can protect us online

Mindfulness can help overcome the distractions and emotional responses that cause human error, which makes people more susceptible to social engineering.

How inclusion and care policies can tackle inequalities in cities

Cities can tackle inequality by implementing inclusion and care policies. These policies recognize citizens as agents of change and promote mutual support.

3 processes CFOs can implement now to improve business performance

Tough economic conditions mean it's harder to meet financial objectives but businesses could unlock lost revenue by improving processes and process mining.