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The researchers found that 92 percent of 165 countries studied are expected to experience extremely hot annual temperatures, defined as a once-in-one-hundred-year hot year in the pre-industrial era, every two years.

Most countries may see annual heat extremes every second year: study

By: EBR | Friday, January 7, 2022

Almost every country on Earth could experience extremely hot years every other year by 2030

There is currently no possibility of the world reaching the 30% target for marine protected areas (MPAs) with existing policies.

How to prevent mass extinction in the ocean using AI, robots and 3D printers

By: EBR | Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Saving the ocean will require a firm commitment from maritime countries that deploys a mix of several approaches

Despite the harsh personal threats which two of the three – both journalists – face, they dare to call for a brighter and saner future.

Countering Authoritarianism: The Very Essence of Freedom

By: EBR | Monday, January 3, 2022

Looking ahead to 2022, three Nobel Prize winner have one uniting message for all of us: All around the world, we must fight much harder for freedom

Sustainable agricultural practices can reduce GHG emissions, while making the soil healthier and farmland more fertile and productive.

How farming innovations can feed the world and protect the planet

By: EBR | Monday, January 3, 2022

Approximately 40% of the global population cannot afford a healthy diet

Organisations looking to move to circular solutions must understand this and pay proper attention to the details and potential barriers to implementing these strategies.

The Devil Is in the Details When Assessing Circular Solutions

By: EBR | Monday, January 3, 2022

Identifying the right blend of circular economy strategies is vital for economic and environmental returns

Job creation is important, but we also need to make sure the jobs are high-quality.

Why do green investments create more jobs? Experts explain

By: EBR | Thursday, December 30, 2021

Dollar-for-dollar, clean energy and other green investments generally create more jobs in the near term than unsustainable investments, according to a new analysis of studies

The impact of the pandemic on supply chains has been global, prolonged, and comprised a series of major shocks to companies’ logistical systems.

Supply chain resilience: How are pandemic-related disruptions reshaping managerial thinking?

By: EBR | Tuesday, December 28, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the effectiveness of 20 years of research, debate and planning on supply chain resilience

"EU equality bodies have a significant potential to contribute to more equal societies and be effective agents of change".

Equality bodies need more support to help all victims of discrimination

By: EBR | Monday, December 27, 2021

Equality bodies in Belgium are effective agents of change and have supported many people; yet, discrimination victims struggle to access consistent support due to limited capacities and the lack of a proper regulatory framework

"By travelling to foreign countries, we travel into ourselves. We discover inner passageways that remain opaque to us at home".

Why We Travel

By: EBR | Monday, December 27, 2021

Two age-old questions: What is travel? And why do we do it?

Crypto assets could impact the international monetary and financial system in profound ways, argue three IMF experts.

IMF experts explain the urgent need for comprehensive global laws around cryptocurrencies

By: EBR | Thursday, December 23, 2021

Crypto assets and associated products and services have grown rapidly in recent years. Furthermore, interlinkages with the regulated financial system are rising

There is unprecedented momentum around the world to fulfil hydrogen’s longstanding potential as a clean energy solution.

What is green hydrogen and why do we need it? An expert explains

By: EBR | Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The time is right to tap into hydrogen’s potential to play a key role in tackling critical energy challenges

Depending on the type of charging equipment you’re using, powering up your electric vehicle can take anywhere from half an hour to longer than overnight.

Here’s everything you don’t know about electric vehicles

By: EBR | Tuesday, December 21, 2021

If you think electric cars are a new concept, you’re not alone

ESG investing is on the rise – but greenwashing could be too.

How to address sustainable investment backlash and improve ESG reporting

By: EBR | Tuesday, December 21, 2021

The fast-growing sustainable investment sector is coming under scrutiny

AI-based tools can add value to human resources with human intervention.

How to keep the ’human’ in human resources with AI-based tools

By: EBR | Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Organizations are increasingly using AI-based tools to manage human resources tasks

Procrastination is more than simply putting things off or deciding not to act; it is also a failure of self-regulation. In other words, it’s a coping mechanism that’s gone haywire.

Seven Ways to Put Procrastination Behind You

By: EBR | Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Don’t chalk it up to a lack of motivation

The World Bank is calling for progress on universal health coverage (UHC).

3 priorities for stronger and more inclusive health systems

By: EBR | Monday, December 20, 2021

Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, progress towards achieving universal health coverage (UHC), has stalled or gone backwards, disproportionately affecting those most left behind

New manufacturing opportunities are expected to create 133 million jobs in the next four years due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), but an estimated 75 million jobs are likely to be lost to technology development at the same time.

How 4IR is encouraging the development of people, not just machines

By: EBR | Monday, December 20, 2021

We live in one the most exciting ages ever – the age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)

Aviation causes lots of pollution. Steps must be taken to reduce the impact.

3 ways we can keep flying with zero-carbon emissions

By: EBR | Friday, December 17, 2021

Global aviation emits more than a billion tonnes of carbon every year

Putin is keen on inciting “hybrid attacks” against the West to de-stabilize it. He may well end up inadvertently stabilizing it.

Is Putin Destabilizing or Uniting the West?

By: EBR | Friday, December 17, 2021

Tensions are rising in Eastern Europe today. Belarusian President Alexandre Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin are trying to execute a “pincer” movement