Energy and Environment
The transition to a lower-carbon economy is no longer a distant prospect, it is a business and policy reality. Economist Enterprise research examines the investments and innovation needed to accelerate that shift, and examines how firms and governments can build economies that are more productive, resilient and sustainable.
Resilient futures
Securing prosperity by transforming our vital planetary systems
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Beyond the Surface
MPAs prioritise conservation and limit harmful activities so that ecosystems can recover and flourish. However, only a fraction of the ocean is currently protected, and many existing MPAs do not provide enough protection.
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The world's coral reefs are running out of time 2
Accelerating food-systems transformation: priorities for 2027
Food-systems transformation is a path to multiple wins through smarter food choices. So what needs to change from 2027 onwards to meet these targets?
Rethinking agricultural subsidies: three ways public finance can build smallholder resilience
Power in reserve
Europe’s next energy reserve may not sit in warehouses. Some of it will lie in strategic spares, some in stockpiled materials and some in the grid itself, where ageing assets can be upgraded, reused or mined for what they contain.
How to build a collaborative ocean data ecosystem
How to build a collaborative ocean data ecosystem
The cost of misvaluing water
With the UN Water Conference around the corner, governments, consumers and investors need a frank discussion about the real value of water, writes Matus Samel, lead of the Resilient Futures initiative.
Green skills: driving the transition to a more sustainable future
Economies are shifting from fossil fuel-powered energy systems to energy infrastructure run on renewably sourced electricity. Businesses are betting on an electrified future, but capital, infrastructure and skills will determine how fast we get there.
The economy, not diplomacy, drives climate action—Asia leads the way
By Erik Solheim, President of the Europe-Asia Center in Brussels, and former Executive Director of UN Environment
In Focus: Ocean and blue economy
The world's coral reefs are running out of time 2
How to build a collaborative ocean data ecosystem
How to accelerate MPA implementation: from global commitments to on-the-water delivery
Overcoming the barriers to scale: from promise to deployment
How to make ocean value count: practical tools for integrating marine natural capital into policy and investment
How can fisheries and tourism build more resilient coastal economies?
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