The Tourist Conquest of Space
By: EBR | Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Is private space flight just a thrill for the highly privileged, a horse race for U.S. billionaires?
Why the world needs to rethink primary healthcare after the pandemic
By: EBR | Tuesday, July 20, 2021
It is more than 40 years since a global declaration on primary healthcare (PHC) called for world governments to take urgent action. Since then, according to the World Bank there has been plenty of talk but not enough action
4 ways regulators must keep up with the global digital economy
By: EBR | Monday, July 19, 2021
Governments have been grappling with the challenge of how to regulate new and rapidly expanding industries while safeguarding against potential risks ever since technological change first accompanied the Industrial Revolution
How to make Digital Services Act future-proof?
By: EBR | Monday, July 19, 2021
It’s time to set a clear, fair and universal base law for the internet, writes Dita Charanzova. Balance is key, or we risk harming our economy
To solve big issues like climate change, we need to reframe our problems
By: EBR | Monday, July 19, 2021
Imagine you own an office building and your tenants are complaining that the elevator is way too slow. What do you do?
Why disciplines must work together to prepare for future pandemics
By: EBR | Friday, July 16, 2021
How can we prepare for the unknown? The truth is no-one expected a coronavirus pandemic: we were all waiting for influenza
How technology can bridge the gap between climate talk and action
By: EBR | Monday, July 12, 2021
As society pressures leaders for a more environmentally-friendly agenda, governments responsible for 63% of world emissions have committed to net zero with corporate net-zero commitments covering 12% of the global economy
How ’road pricing’ can support the EU’s Green Deal
By: EBR | Friday, July 9, 2021
In April, EU policy makers reached a provisional agreement for an EU climate law to achieve a climate-neutral EU by 2050 with a collective net greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990
Marked for Disruption, Deep in Denial: Law Firms at a Crossroads
By: EBR | Thursday, July 8, 2021
Two words – Amazon Law – encapsulate the beginning of a disruption which will have consequences not only on a single industry but also at a societal level
9 ways to foster a people-centric digital culture
By: EBR | Wednesday, July 7, 2021
When the pandemic hit there was no playbook for “black swan events” all happening at the same time: COVID-19, economic, social injustice and geopolitical polarization
How can the world address inequality? 7 experts explain
By: EBR | Wednesday, July 7, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated socioeconomic inequalities within and across countries
3 principles to reinforce digital trust in supply chains
By: EBR | Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Cybercriminal organizations are exploiting vulnerabilities in digital supply chains to perpetrate large and disastrous cyber-attacks
What new strategic imperatives in the oil and gas sector mean for the energy transition
By: EBR | Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Businesses, industries and countries increasingly find themselves in recovery mode after the multifaceted disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
How Should Humans Collaborate With AI?
By: EBR | Monday, July 5, 2021
When bringing algorithms and employees together, businesses should respect rather than ignore human preferences
Why we need a global framework to regulate harm online
By: EBR | Wednesday, June 30, 2021
The pandemic highlighted the importance of online safety, as many aspects of our lives, including work, education, and entertainment became fully virtual
5 ways green transport puts us on track for an equitable, sustainable recovery
By: EBR | Tuesday, June 29, 2021
The global coronavirus pandemic brought a wave of public and private initiatives to help societies adapt and recover, from economic stabilization and safety measures to new business models and shifts in consumption
5 ways to boost clean energy investment in developing economies
By: EBR | Tuesday, June 29, 2021
For emerging and developing economies to meet their energy development and net-zero climate goals, tens of trillions of dollars in investment will be required
4 ways nature tourism can help drive a green COVID-19 recovery
By: EBR | Monday, June 28, 2021
Most countries have yet to make much progress on greening their COVID-19 stimulus packages - but World Bank researchers say investing in eco-tourism and nature conservation could play a pivotal role in turning stuttering economies around
How drones in cities can help distribute medical supplies
By: EBR | Monday, June 28, 2021
Over the past few years, the world has witnessed various successful applications of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in terms of delivering goods to remote areas, thus giving communities vital access to medical supplies
Gas infrastructure across Europe leaking planet-warming methane: report
By: EBR | Friday, June 25, 2021
The potent greenhouse gas methane is spewing out of natural gas infrastructure across the European Union because of leaks and venting



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