Towards a livable planet in 2050: Making the right choices now
At COP29 in Baku, I was asked to imagine a 2050 where we all lived on a sustainable and resilient planet. I was also asked
What has the Pacific Taught Us about Building Resilient and Safe Roads?
When first visiting Samoa, you are struck by the raw beauty of nature, with pristine waters and white sandy shores. It is the picture-perfect image
How the World Bank is combating heat in cities
Imagine Maria, a single mother living in a densely populated neighborhood in São Paulo. It’s the middle of summer, and the city is being gripped
Northvolt’s struggles: a cautionary tale for the EU Clean Industrial Deal
The crisis at Northvolt, a Swedish battery maker that in November filed for Chapter 11 protection against creditors in the United States, is a warning
What enlargement could imply for the European Union’s budget
The potential enlargement of the European Union to encompass a number of eastern (Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine) and Western Balkan (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia,
Climate change causes conflict: How policy can respond
Conflict is tragically common, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This column reviews the rapidly growing literature linking changes in climate to various types of
Services-led development: A virtuous cycle of opportunity and capacity
The dramatic diffusion of digital technologies and partial policy reforms in services is transforming East Asian economies. This column describes how the result is higher
Harnessing AI for humanitarian action: Moving from response to prevention
Global humanitarian needs have surged due to escalating armed conflicts, climate-induced disasters, and political instability. Anticipatory action in the humanitarian sector is regarded as a
An investigation into the economic slowdown in the euro area
Euro area economic performance has been subdued since around 2018. This column outlines how this subdued performance underscores the multifaceted challenges of energy dependency, manufacturing
Industrial policies and innovation in the electrification of the global automobile industry
Industrial policy will play a key role in navigating the energy transformation, and the global automotive industry is already adapting. This column examines the impact
