Jobs+Skills
Upskill for green jobs of the future
Green jobs: Found in a wide range of sectors from healthcare to construction, green talent in the workforce has grown almost 40% since 2015.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Green New Deals
Climate Change
What the IPCC Report tells us about the need for radical climate action
The latest IPCC Report warns that the window to act to avoid climate catastrophe is closing fast unless urgent action is taken and commitments increased
The Ocean
How coral resilience can improve ocean conservation – Experts explain
A Nobel-winning stock market theory is being used to pick 50 reefs as ‘sanctuaries’ to survive climate crisis and revive coral elsewhere.
Green New Deals
3 key enablers that support green investment in Belt and Road infrastructure
A new report highlights the pivotal roles of finance, low-carbon technology and policy in the green investment of Belt and Road Initiative infrastructure.
Climate Change
What’s the price of a green economy? An extra $3.5 trillion a year
The price of shifting to a green economy will be $3.5 trillion a year, according to a new study that breaks down the cost of a green global economy.
Climate Change
Breaking down 3 myths about green bonds
Studies show that companies that have taken to green financial instruments, such as green bonds, are more profitable and do less harm to the planet than their counterparts.
Climate Change
State of the climate: How the world warmed in 2021
Climate data for 2021 has shown notable concerns relating to climate change, this relates to ocean heat content, surface temperature and extreme weather.
Plastics and the Environment
We know plastic pollution is bad – but how exactly is it linked to climate change?
Plastic pollution poses problems for our environment. Here are the various ways it’s contributing to the climate crisis - and what can be done about it.
Davos Agenda 2022
4 ways to summon public and private unity to advance net zero
Climate change calls for unity on a scale not seen since WWII. Achieving net zero by 2050 needs global mobilization, cooperation and dedication.
Climate Change
The solution to climate change will be people-powered. Here's why
Humans created the climate change crisis - and it's human ingenuity and cooperation, at the corporate and governmental scale, that will help us solve it.
Cities and Urbanization
More cycling infrastructure is the cure to London's congestion - not the cause of it
Research suggests that the most effective solution would be to invest in cycling infrastructure, to reduce car usage and therefore the amount of congestion in London.
Economic Progress
Is infinite economic growth possible on a finite planet?
Evidence suggests that economic growth can also help the planet if it's made green through the use of new technologies, writes an expert in economic policy.
Road to COP26
3 ways to expand EU taxonomy and accelerate green transition
The EU taxonomy is a classification system of sustainable economic activities. We highlight areas which must be addressed to facilitate green transition.
Climate Change
COP26: Experts give their verdict on the summit and the Glasgow Climate Pact
The Conversation asked experts from around the world for their reaction to the outcomes of this year’s UN climate summit, COP26.
Green New Deals
These blue carbon ecosystems could slow climate change
Seagrass, mangroves, and salt marshes could help us slow climate change. These blue carbon ecosystems could deliver 20% of the carbon cuts needed by 2050.
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