Should government leave innovation to the private sector?
By: EBR | Friday, April 1, 2022
Agile Governance principles aim to increase the flexibility and adaptability of the government as it responds to changing technological conditions
This is how we can support the most vulnerable through climate change
By: EBR | Thursday, March 31, 2022
The poorest countries face the greatest risks from climate change and require international support to finance adaptation, says the International Monetary Fund
Turning deforestation commitments into reality
By: EBR | Thursday, March 31, 2022
Global deforestation must be stopped by 2030 if we are to keep within the Paris Agreement 1.5 degree goals
We need to investigate when robots cause accidents - here’s why and how
By: EBR | Thursday, March 31, 2022
Most robots function through artificial intelligence (AI), which enables them to make human-like decisions
Here’s why the world of work urgently needs to put skills first
By: EBR | Wednesday, March 30, 2022
In the last two years, many of us have had to rethink not just how and where we work but also why we work
Report: Digital Decade targets in jeopardy without scale-up of efforts
By: EBR | Wednesday, March 30, 2022
A substantial acceleration of digital development is needed if the EU’s Digital Decade targets are to be met, according to a new report that sheds light on the disparity between member states
Sales Numbers Are Up? It May Only Be Inflation
By: EBR | Tuesday, March 29, 2022
In early 2021, people had already started commenting that inflation might be coming back. But few people could predict just how high it would go
How many jobs could the clean energy transition create?
By: EBR | Monday, March 28, 2022
With many countries and companies pledged to reduce emissions, the clean energy transition seems to be an inevitability. And that transition will undoubtedly have an impact on employment
How the voluntary carbon market could help us get to net zero
By: EBR | Thursday, March 24, 2022
"In order for these markets to function properly, trust and integrity are all-important"
How colleges and universities are reimagining remote learning
By: EBR | Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only accelerated trends towards online learning, but it also has broadened the types of people who want targeted skills training
How the water sector can lead the way to net-zero
By: EBR | Wednesday, March 23, 2022
World Water Day is a chance to shine a light on the water sector’s opportunity to drive progress toward net-zero emissions
Is the e-commerce trend coming to an end?
By: EBR | Tuesday, March 22, 2022
There’s no doubt that e-commerce helped many navigate the pandemic, from online shopping to curbside pickup to food delivery
This age-old agricultural system could help raise sustainable livestock
By: EBR | Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Livestock are accountable for at least two-thirds of agricultural emissions in North America, Asia, Europe and Oceania
Is it time for residential solar to shine?
By: EBR | Monday, March 21, 2022
Energy prices have been in the headlines worldwide and were set to increase before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Now, the situation has become worse across the globe
We need a food systems approach to protect our forests. Here’s why
By: EBR | Monday, March 21, 2022
The global middle class is expected to increase by a further 1.8 billion between now and 2030
How much energy does the EU import from Russia?
By: EBR | Friday, March 18, 2022
Europe is heavily dependent on Russia for its oil and gas. In 2021, two-fifths of the gas Europeans burned came from Russia
Without universal AI literacy, AI will fail us
By: EBR | Friday, March 18, 2022
Much has been said about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform how we live, work, and interact with each other
A cleaner future for coal power plants and coal-reliant communities
By: EBR | Thursday, March 17, 2022
Most emerging economies are still heavily reliant on coal power for energy generation
Workers who need training the most aren’t getting it - here’s why
By: EBR | Thursday, March 17, 2022
A new study has found that employees who would benefit the most from training aren’t getting it
Venture Capital Crucial to Push for ‘Ethical’ AI and Tech Standards
By: EBR | Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Venture capitalists’ role as funding source and mentor of tech start-ups makes them uniquely placed to press for more responsible use of technology
By: N. Peter Kramer
