Air pollution is taking a heavy toll on both people and economies across the world. Reducing it will require effective, targeted, and integrated policies. This report identifies the main sources of air pollution in the world today, with a focus on ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5). It...

Europe lags behind the United States in investing in weather resilience. Durable real estate capital is at greater risk. Migration facilitates adaptation. Government policies often have unintended consequences for resilience. Need for metrics to benchmark adaptation progress both within and...

Europe lags behind the United States in investing in weather resilience. Durable real estate capital is at greater risk. Migration facilitates adaptation. Government policies often have unintended consequences for resilience. Need for metrics to benchmark adaptation progress both within and...

As digital transformation accelerates, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and information systems (IS) project management is reshaping how projects are designed, executed, and assessed. This chapter examines how AI technologies, such as machine learning, predictive analytics, and...

The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings forth an array of challenges and concerns that might hinder adoption and prevent the seizing of innovation opportunities. Coupled with the low success rate of digitalisation projects, the urgency for a structured approach to AI-driven...

The sustainable development of the blue economy requires financial instruments that mobilize investment, mitigate risks, and drive measurable impact. This report presents a stocktaking of blue finance mechanisms, examining their financial structures, implementation requirements, and performance...