Special Reports

In its recent briefing, "Credible Contributions: Bolder Plans for Higher Climate Ambition in the Next Round of NDCs," the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) emphasizes the need for increased collaboration between industry and government to enhance the ambition of the upcoming Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by COP30. The report advocates that...

South Africa’s ordinary MPs are not quite top one-percenters when it comes to their salary—but they are getting closer and are by far some of the highest-paid people in the country. Going on monthly earnings, previous data compiled by Knight Frank showed that a 1% earner in South Africa is...

In the past three years, the number of super-wealthy individuals has surged both in this country and worldwide. If current trends persist, the world may see its first trillionaire within a decade, according to a recent Oxfam report on global inequality. The report highlighted a "supercharged surge in extreme wealth,"...

The wealth of the world's affluent is surging to unprecedented levels, driven primarily by gains in North America, according to Capgemini's 28th annual World Wealth Report. The report highlights a 4.7% increase in the wealth of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) worldwide, totaling $86.8 trillion in 2023, and a 5.1% rise in...

Generation Z (Gen Z), born between 1997 and 2012 and now making up a significant portion of the global workforce, are surprisingly financially wealthier than previous generations at the same age. According to findings by Kevin Corinth of the American Enterprise Institute and Jeff Larrimore of the US Federal Reserve,...

Developed nations seem to have finally met their goal of raising US$100 billion in climate aid for developing countries in 2022, two years past the original deadline. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reported a total of US$115.9 billion raised for climate-related projects, marking a record surge in...

The US economy is heavily reliant on consumer spending, which means it absolutely depends on businesses to identify and sell products that people want. For example, Fortune 500 companies generate a combined annual revenue of $18.1 trillion and employ over 30.4 million people, accounting for two-thirds of the US gross...

Introduced back in 1979, the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk stands as the most widely utilized military aircraft globally. This four-blade, twin-engine, medium-lift utility military helicopter has persisted as a critical component in global military operations for nearly half a century. Its continued eminence underscores its effectiveness and reliability. The Black...

The disparity in wealth across Europe is profound, with the wealth per adult in the EU's richest and poorest countries differing by more than tenfold. This inequality has become a significant concern among EU citizens, as highlighted by the 2021 Eurobarometer survey, which identified equality of opportunities as the top...

Debt payments by the 50 countries most vulnerable to the climate crisis have doubled since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, reaching their highest level in more than three decades, according to a new report from the Debt Justice charity. These countries now allocate 15.5% of government revenues to external...