Australia recently pledged to declare 30% of its ocean highly protected by 2030. Our deep-dive into the Great Barrier Reef highlights why this is vital. Explore more: impact.economist.com/ocean/beyond-t… Sponsored by Blancpain

Geopolitics—from wars to tariff threats—now plays a bigger role in portfolio decisions. Investors are aligning capital with friendlier jurisdictions, rebalancing assets and deploying dynamic hedges. Learn more in our latest report. econimpact.co/YK

We’re proud that Growth at a Crossroads: measuring the cost of financial fragmentation, supported by Swift, has been shortlisted for a World Media Group & World Media Awards Award in the financial services category. The study explores how rising geopolitical tensions, regulatory divergence

Speaking at Sustainability Week London, Adair Turner, Chair, Energy Transitions Commission, observed a widening gap: “Technology has surged ahead. Politics has stumbled.” After years of rising climate ambition, geopolitical shocks and populist pressures are now slowing progress. With net zero

As AI handles routine tasks, seniors gain efficiency—but juniors lose the hands-on learning they need. The career ladder isn’t gone, just automated. In an AI-driven office, how do humans learn to grow? Discover more on Progress 2030: econimpact.co/ZA

Andrew Savage, VP of Sustainability at Lime, highlights a shift in urban travel: more people are choosing scooters and bikes over cars and taxis. These options complement public transit by improving connections and lowering emissions per mile, helping make cities greener and

In this week's newsletter, we examine how geopolitics is reshaping global capital flows. As political divides widen, investors are rethinking risk. The result: a new era of friendvesting takes hold. linkedin.com/pulse/how-inst…

Sustainability has moved from the margins to the core of construction. Joanna Gilroy, Group Director of Sustainability at Balfour Beatty, explains how dedicated in-house teams—spanning carbon, environment and social impact—are helping tackle key challenges and share that

As AI grows more powerful, its hunger for electricity is reshaping geopolitics and infrastructure. The new arms race is not for chips or data—but for clean, constant power. Who will control the energy that powers intelligence? econimpact.co/ZL Supported by Schneider Electric

Collaboration between cities and micromobility providers is key to ensuring scooters and bikes are always within easy reach. Increasing vehicle availability can expand access, boost sustainable commutes, and help meet net zero goals. Andrew Savage, VP of Sustainability at

Tenants increasingly demand spaces that allow for adaptability, collaboration and a sense of community. Retrofitting allows for intentional placemaking, improves health and wellbeing, and enhances accessibility. econimpact.co/ZO Supported by JLL

Hanne Sondergaard, EVP at Arla Foods UK, made a clear call: “It starts with data.” Tracking climate at the farm level is essential to create the right incentives—helping farmers act in ways that benefit both the environment and their bottom line. Can data transform agriculture?

We’re proud that The Sustainability Atlas, developed by Economist Impact in collaboration with Infosys, has been shortlisted for a World Media Group & World Media Awards Award in the Brand & Media Owner Partnership category. The Atlas uses generative AI to deliver clear, data-driven answers to key

Andrew Savage, VP of Sustainability and founding team member at Lime, shared a striking insight: growth and decarbonisation aren’t mutually exclusive. Last year, Lime scaled its operations significantly while also achieving a double-digit reduction in absolute carbon

In this week's newsletter, examine the impact of climate change on cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases. Plus, understand the importance of sustainability and inclusivity in healthcare and how to lower the burden of Alzheimer's disease. linkedin.com/pulse/our-late…

Sustainability is no longer just about the environment—it’s about business survival. Companies that want to stay profitable and resilient for the next 50 or 100 years must embed sustainability at their core. Joanna Gilroy, Group Director of Sustainability at Balfour Beatty,

Economist Impact’s “Resilience from the ground up” programme, supported by Zurich Insurance, has been shortlisted in the Social Good category at the World Media Group & World Media Awards Awards. It explores how cities can face climate change—not just as sources of risk, but as engines of resilience. Drawing

Reuse is no longer theoretical. From Jakarta to Aarhus, reuse systems are scaling—cutting emissions, shortening supply chains and shielding businesses from rising costs. Amy Larkin, co-founder and director of PR3: The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse, explains why this shift is