3 circular economy approaches to reduce demand for critical metals
By: EBR | Tuesday, July 19, 2022
We need a clean energy revolution, and we need it now. But this transition from fossil fuels to renewables will need large supplies of critical metals such as cobalt, lithium, nickel, to name a few
Here are 3 main economic priorities for the G20
By: EBR | Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The IMF is set to further downgrade its forecasts for global growth
How can journalists keep pace with an evolving digital landscape?
By: EBR | Monday, July 18, 2022
Social media networks are becoming the primary news source, and this trend is accelerating
From stagflation to debt crises: What history tells us
By: EBR | Friday, July 15, 2022
The world economy is facing slowing growth and rising inflation, raising concerns of a return to the stagflation of the 1970s
Solar is ‘freedom energy’ – unless we depend on autocracies for the technology
By: EBR | Friday, July 15, 2022
The production of solar panels is virtually monopolised by China, which makes no secret of its disdain for democratic values
Measuring wealth: a key step to effectively narrow the gender gap
By: EBR | Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Longstanding global societal and business inequities have disproportionately affected wealth accumulation for women
Workplace well-being: Stress increasing since COVID-19 began
By: EBR | Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Employee well-being is stagnating, with COVID-19, long hours and bad workplace experiences all to blame, a new Gallup report says
What is ’Phase Down Finance’ and why it’s better than divestment to achieve decarbonization
By: EBR | Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Divestment from emitting assets doesn’t necessarily lead to their closure, leaving a gap in low carbon investment strategies
How energy efficiency can break Europe’s gas addiction
By: EBR | Monday, July 11, 2022
At the beginning of April, a landmark UN report warned that if we want to avoid environmental catastrophe, it’s a case of acting “now or never”
Why a clean energy transition is also vital to safeguarding liberty
By: EBR | Monday, July 11, 2022
Two global crises have come to a head – climate change and the decline of democracy
What is stagflation and why are central banks concerned about it?
By: EBR | Friday, July 8, 2022
Stagflation is the difficult combination of economic stagnation and inflation, which was last seen in the 1970s
Biodiversity risks to linger at least a half century after global temperature peaks, study says
By: EBR | Thursday, July 7, 2022
Biodiversity risks are likely to persist for decades, even if global temperatures fall after peaking later this century, a new study finds
How to build the next generation of AI talent
By: EBR | Wednesday, July 6, 2022
The benefits of artificial intelligence as a catalyst for economic growth are distributed unevenly across cities around the world. Consequently, so is its talent
Interest rate hikes vs inflation: How are different countries doing it?
By: EBR | Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Inflation rates are hitting multi-decade highs in some countries, prompting many central banks to increase interest rates
Green transport and cleaner mobility are key to meeting climate goals
By: EBR | Friday, July 1, 2022
The transport sector is responsible for 20% of global carbon emissions yet is often overlooked when tackling climate change
Is climate inaction a human rights violation?
By: EBR | Friday, July 1, 2022
The UN Human Rights Office clearly states that climate change threatens the enjoyment of life, food, and health
What next for travel and tourism? Here’s what the experts say
By: EBR | Friday, July 1, 2022
In 2020 alone, the travel and tourism sector lost $4.5 trillion and 62 million jobs globally
Women in science less likely to be credited for their work, study shows
By: EBR | Thursday, June 30, 2022
A new study reveals that women in science are 13% less likely than their male counterparts to receive authorship credit for their work
Here’s how to mobilize finance for a just transition and net zero
By: EBR | Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The importance of a just transition to a sustainable economy is part of the 2015 Paris Agreement, for which finance is a major lever
COP15: new frameworks to reverse biodiversity loss and deforestation
By: EBR | Monday, June 27, 2022
COP15 has created opportunities for new frameworks to reverse biodiversity loss and deforestation
By: N. Peter Kramer
