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Analysts outline how ageing populations in some developed countries are impacting labour supply and what governments should keep in mind to address it.

The African Union plans to create a new sovereign credit rating agency that it says could provide more accurate risk assessments for governments across the continent.

Top technology stories: NASA parachutes asteroid rock samples to Earth; Biotech vaccine developers win Nobel Prize; Archaeologists use ground-penetrating radar to map ancient ruins.

Renewable energy stocks are struggling; Southeast Asia nations to share power with regional grid; $4 trillion needed every year to reach net zero by 2050.

The world has a singular goal of net zero emissions and yet no two countries will have the same energy transition strategy.

The world just experienced its warmest September – climate scientists say rising CO2 levels paired with an El Niño could make 2023 the hottest year on record.

For climate action to include Most Affected People and Areas (MAPA), it must cover finance and adaptation, youth advocacy for climate justice and carbon markets.

MilliMobile is a tiny, self-driving robot powered by light or radio waves. It has potential applications in gas leak detection and warehouse inventory tracking.

Device labelling programmes for consumers and manufacturers could increase the transparency of cybersecurity and encourage smart devices to be secure by design.

Countries pledge to raise $12 billion fund to protect coral reefs by 2030. This vital investment will support conservation projects and restore damaged reefs.

Loop creator Tom Szaky explains the how and why of a disruptive waste management initiative that promotes sustainable reuse of retail product packaging.

Top economy stories: US job openings jump; Indian services sector growth stays strong; Headwinds for Eurozone economy.

CBDCs are not cryptocurrency, would not replace cash, and they could help with financial inclusion – but there are privacy concerns as well as other risks.

Studies show how changes to social media incentive structures could help reduce the spread of misinformation and strengthen action on key global issues.

The ongoing digitization and renewables-driven transformation of the energy sector makes energy companies particularly vulnerable.