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COP27: Have we committed to our goals?

The main perceived success of COP27 was the agreement between 200 nations to set up a “loss and damage fund”.…
What in the world has happened since COP27?

The world is currently at an environmental crisis point with climate records falling monthly, sea levels continuing to rise, and…
What does Biden’s executive order mean for worldwide AI regulation?

On October 30, 2023, the Biden administration released the most comprehensive set of rules and guidelines surrounding AI regulation the…
M&A market performance suffered in Q3 2023

The third quarter of 2023 saw a slight fall in deal activity after the recovery in the global M&A market…
Generative AI – beyond the hype

2023 started with a buzz around ChatGPT, and more generally around the immense potential that generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) holds.…

UK green bonds are little more than junk

The UK’s £26bn ($32bn) green bond program has been a success for Britain’s finances, but less so for its green…
Batteries: Regulatory trends

Electric vehicles (EVs) will be a major driving factor for the batteries industry, with major auto companies looking to phase…
Batteries: Macroeconomic trends

Over the past decade, the battery industry has progressed sufficiently to enable portable consumer electronics, the mobile internet, the first…
Splinternet: Macroeconomic trends

Listed below are the key macroeconomic trends impacting the splinternet theme, as identified by GlobalData. The Russo-Ukrainian conflict has widened…
Cybersecurity: Technology trends

Listed below are the key technology trends impacting the cybersecurity theme, as identified by GlobalData. Maintaining the security of IT…