Economist Impact

06/01/2026

Climate change is impacting small island nations disproportionately. How are Pacific Islanders losing their cultural heritage due to rising sea levels? https://econimpact.co/1bF

An initiative of Economist Impact and The Nippon Foundation

02/01/2026

CFOs want rapid returns from , but results often take time. Which metrics matter now, and which can wait? https://econimpact.co/1bx

Sponsored by SAP

31/12/2025

What do you get if you mix eggshells into concrete? How effective could certain micro-organisms be at creating a self-healing, anti-corrosion mix—particularly useful for harsh marine environments? What difference does it make if you shape your sea defences to replicate what life under the water would naturally encounter as ocean habitats meet ours? These are some of the questions that Dr Ali Abbas, associate professor of structural engineering at the University of East London, considers as he experiments with producing a more environmentally friendly solution to the standard concrete in sea walls.

Learn more: https://econimpact.co/1bs

Increased focus is being given to new breed of sea walls that can better serve the ocean—not just humans

28/12/2025

People with low health literacy put pressure on health systems and pay three times as much in annual healthcare costs. Discover the economic advantages of tackling low health literacy: https://econimpact.co/1bl

Supported by Haleon

23/12/2025

As agents take control of business processes, one question looms: what happens when they get it wrong? Our new article, supported by Rubrik, explores why reversibility will define resilience in the agentic era. https://econimpact.co/1bf

22/12/2025

By endorsing a health-investment framework in 2026, G20 and G7 leaders can make health an economic engine for long-term resilience, explains Hatice Beton, executive director of the G20 & G7 Health and Development Partnership. Learn more on The Health Dividend: hhttps://econimpact.co/1ba

19/12/2025

CFOs are divided on AI’s impact on the workforce. Nearly 70% view AI as a tool to augment rather than replace human capability, but nearly half of firms are prioritising AI investment over hiring. Read more on how CFOs are evaluating AI investments. https://econimpact.co/1aT

Sponsored by SAP

17/12/2025

Four US states have no minimum marriage age when exceptions such as parental consent are taken into account; only 16 states and the District of Columbia set it at 18 with no exceptions. Discover the findings of The US Out of the Shadows Index: https://econimpact.co/1aO

Supported by Childhood USA

16/12/2025

Take a look at specific examples that highlight the strategic benefits that can accrue when ethical commitments align with core capabilities. https://econimpact.co/1aL

Supported by Institute of Philanthropy

15/12/2025

Andy Cato, Co-founder of Wildfarmed, tells Economist Impact’s Jonathan Birdwell why it’s imperative that businesses get on board now with building resilient supply chains.

Watch the full conversation: https://econimpact.co/1aH

14/12/2025

Despite clear evidence that good health drives economic growth and resilience, health is being sidelined in policy and financial agendas, placing both populations and long-term economic stability at serious risk. With the right investments, health can be an effective, powerful engine for inclusive growth, innovation and resilient societies.

Explore our latest insights and research on The Health Dividend: https://econimpact.co/1az

13/12/2025

"We strongly encourage the international climate community to take advantage of the unexploited potential of health. Besides the moral imperative, it can serve as important political and economic leverage in climate policies and negotiations."

Judith Tielen, Netherlands minister for youth, prevention and sport argues that making health a goal will not only achieve economic and social gains, but also help motivate climate action: https://econimpact.co/1ax