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At current rates, it will take 132 years for the world to close the gender gap. Some countries, however, rank better than others. These are the 10 closest.

Top environment stories: Greater collaboration needed to curb emissions - IEA warning; Syria's grain crop down 75%; EU's excess deaths for July highest this year due to heatwave.

Affordable public transit systems are good for people and the planet — and experiments in Europe have shown it's popular, too. Here's how we roll it out.

The stories shaping the Global, Regional and Industry agendas

The link between climate, food and energy needs to be discussed at COP27, said speakers at the World Economic Forum Sustainable Development Impact Meetings.

Ghana’s farmers are using solar-powered cold storage to keep crops fresh. The manufacturer, AkoFresh, says this will boost farmers’ income by $10 million.

Emerging economies suffer from a lack of access to capital when trying to implement solar power. But international public finance can help address this shortfall relating to renewable energy.

A cashless society is on the horizon in Japan, as the government introduces a system for paying salaries digitally – without going through bank accounts.

Top COVID-19 news stories: WHO says end of pandemic is 'in sight'; US President Biden says 'pandemic is over'; COVID-19 boosters approved around the world.

Climate-friendly technologies can cut emissions and reduce costs. A new report highlights how better trade can accelerate global decarbonization efforts.