Global debt is at $307 trillion. Why does it matter? | World Economic …
Dec 21, 2023 · Global debt has already hit a record $307 trillion in 2023, the Institute of International Finance says. So what's going on, and why does it matter?
Drought fuelling food insecurity, and other nature news
Jul 8, 2025 · This round-up contains some of the key nature and climate news from the past week. Top stories: The global impact of drought; Outcomes from the UN's development summit; BRICS leaders …
The student debt tsunami our economy is not prepared for
Aug 18, 2025 · Why student loan debt is a global issue This crisis is not confined to the United States. In many countries, student loan debt is expanding in both size and severity. Second to the US, which …
3 financing trends driving clean energy in the Global South
Dec 17, 2024 · Decentralized energy systems are reshaping the Global South, with innovative models like pay-as-you-go and rooftop leasing making renewables more accessible. Impact investing and …
Four steps to address Africa’s urgent financing needs
Aug 8, 2022 · Amid social unrest, economic crises and political conflicts, 23 African countries are at high risk of - or already in - debt distress. Of the IMF's $650 billion global allocation in Special Drawing …
How can financial institutions power inclusive development?
Jan 16, 2025 · The need for new inclusive development models With almost 700 million people living in extreme poverty and vulnerable governments burdened by global debt, a renewed development …
Innovation Prize 2025: 12 projects shaping a better future
Jul 10, 2025 · The 2025 Global Shapers Innovation Prize winners highlight how youth-led solutions can reshape societies, through the lens of place-based transformation.
Global cooperation key to navigating stormy economic waters
Jan 20, 2025 · Countries need to find ways of achieving global cooperation or risk the damaging effects of fragmentation in challenging economic times. Poverty, desperation and inequality do not respect …
Climate finance: What are debt-for-nature swaps and how can they …
Apr 26, 2024 · Debt-for-nature swaps could provide $100 billion to restore nature and help countries adapt to climate change, according to a report. What exactly are debt-for-nature and debt-for-climate …
3 reasons why 2025 is the year for nature-positive finance
Jan 13, 2025 · Financial institutions have a critical role to play in nature finance – 2025 is the year to take advantage of the growing global focus on nature and biodiversity and support nature-positive …