Sustainable Development
Here's how the food and energy crises are connected
The link between climate, food and energy needs to be discussed at COP27, said speakers at the World Economic Forum Sustainable Development Impact Meetings.
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Trade and Investment
3 charts that show the state of global trade in 2022 - and they might surprise you
These three charts show the surprising resilience of global trade by volume in the face of shocks, and how the centre of global trade gravity is shifting.
Nature and Biodiversity
UN chief's warning on Pakistan floods - and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top environment stories: Cost of meeting UN SDGs estimated to be $176 trillion; UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visits flood-stricken Pakistan; Climate tipping points closer than th...
Jobs and the Future of Work
Should you go freelance? Here’s what you need to know about the gig economy
Being your own boss might look like an increasingly attractive option. But what are the downsides to going freelance and joining the gig economy? This video by the World Economic Forum an...
Nature and Biodiversity
Devastating floods hit Pakistan - and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top climate change and environment stories: Devastating floods hit Pakistan; Europe facing worst drought in 500 years; US government to spend more than $500 billion on climate tech and cl...
Climate Action and Waste Reduction
8 ways the world is adapting to rising sea levels
From China to Senegal, countries are coming up with innovations including 'floating' and 'sponge' cities, to adapt to climate change and protect people and property from flooding.
Nature and Biodiversity
China on drought alert - and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top environment stories: China issues national drought alert; torrential rain in New Zealand; Australia to play catch-up on electric vehicles.
Climate Action and Waste Reduction
5 unexpected impacts of drought in Europe
From nuclear power plants that can't be cooled to unexploded WW2 bombs discovered on riverbeds, drought means more than just a water shortage.
Nature and Biodiversity
France's 'monster blaze' and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top environment and climate change stories: Firefighters control 'monster blaze' in France; European space chief warns about climate risks; wildfires put carbon offsets in doubt.
Geographies in Depth
Inflation, employment, growth: The Eurozone’s economic outlook in 3 charts
As fears of a global recession grow, what is the situation in the Eurozone economies? These charts by Eurostat provide a snapshot of the economic outlook.
Nature and Biodiversity
Drought in Europe - and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top environment news: US Senate passes $430 billion bill to fight climate change; France faces worst drought on record; India approves new emissions goals.
Nature and Biodiversity
The US website to help people cope with heatwaves, and other environment stories you need to read this week
Rich nations fail to deliver on climate pledge - OECD; US launches Heat.gov as record heatwave continues; Europe needs to move faster on renewables to reach climate goals.
Climate Action and Waste Reduction
Heatwaves hit and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top environment stories: Climate change is causing polar bears to scavenge for food; Europe counts the cost of heatwave and wildfires; Animals dying out in Australia faster than anywhere ...
Arts and Culture
Book Club: Summer 2022 reading to relax and escape
The FT's Deputy Books Editor, Laura Battle, recommends top summer books for 2022 - and bibliotherapist Ella Berthoud suggests escapist summer books.
Nature and Biodiversity
Europe swelters in the heat and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top stories: Southern Europe is battling wildfires and deadly heatwaves; UAE investing in food parks in India; Concerns over copper supply in fight to reach net-zero.