The Agenda

This week on the agenda, China-EU relations. How might the relationship play out in 2025?

Fertility rates are falling across the world. Several countries have recently announced their lowest birth rates on record. And concerns are mounting that we could soon face what experts term “population collapse.” But what does that really mean for the world and especially the global economy? And what can be done to prevent any problems?

This week on the agenda, the rise of AI. We'll see what the high level delegates at the Web Summit in Lisbon think about the future of technology.

This week on the agenda, a country in crisis. What next for France following the collapse of Michel Barnier's government after just three months in power?

The curtain has come down on the COP29 climate summit in Baku. In this edition of The Agenda, we examine whether the latest UN climate summit has really pushed us any closer to saving the planet.

This week on the agenda, redefining the global economy for a new era. We speak to economist Marc Uzan about how best to reinvent Bretton Woods.

As world leaders attend the APEC meeting in Peru, the G20 Summit in Rio and COP29 in Azerbaijan, the voice of the Global South has never been more vital, but what does the rise of the Global South really look like in practice?

As Donald Trump heads back to the White House, what will his second term mean for the rest of the world?

In a week's time, world leaders, CEOs, and climate experts will gather in Baku for COP29, the United Nations’ annual climate change conference. Against a grim backdrop of record-high greenhouse gas accumulation, the agenda in Azerbaijan is clear: determine what actions are needed next — and who will foot the bill to save the planet.

In this edition of the Agenda, we examine the real impact of the latest BRICS Summit in Kazan, and what it means for the future of the developing world.

With the COP 16 Biodiversity Summit taking place in Cali, Colombia, conservationists and government delegations will discuss strategies to address the impacts of climate change on nature. What are the key issues at stake, and who will fund these essential efforts?

One of the most pressing issues facing Europe is the ongoing migrant crisis. As conflicts across the globe, especially in the Middle East, intensify, the number of people fleeing their homes continues to rise. Is Europe prepared?

In this special edition of The Agenda, we look back at the relations between China and the UK over the past three quarters of a century and consider where it may be headed in the future.

Fears of an all-out war in the Middle East have been growing this week as the missile bombardment between Israel and Lebanon intensifies. What is likely to happen next?

Last year's COP28 saw world leaders announce an ambitious plan to triple the world's nuclear power capacity by 2050. But how to do that is the key question facing the industry, and it is a question at the very heart of the recent World Nuclear Association's annual symposium in London.

Trade tensions between China and Europe have been in the spotlight as the prime ministers of both Spain and Norway recently visited China. Experts have shared their views on the evolving relationship between China, the EU, and the rest of Europe.

Obesity has been called the greatest threat to global health. About one in eight people are already obese, and this could soar to 50 percent by 2035. How bad is the obesity crisis? Who is responsible, and what can be done to address it?

Innovation is seen as a key driver of future economic growth. But what does that really mean in practice? How can innovation be fostered? And why are countries like China placing it front and center in their economic plans?

Esports is worth $2.4 billion annually and is predicted to grow by 20 percent per year. What is behind that growth? How does it all work? And what do you need to do to become a world-class competitive gamer?

Tourism has been facing trouble post pandemic. In this episode, experts and industry insiders discuss whether it is time to rethink the way we travel.

For nearly two weeks, the UK has witnessed the most violent social unrest in more than a decade. It seems to be triggered by the far-right's reaction to the murder of three young girls at a Taylor Swift dance class in the town of Southport. What does this say about the state of the UK, a matter of weeks into Keir Starmer's premiership? And what is the role of online disinformation, which many are...

The Farnborough International Air Show is one of Europe's largest with more than 1,500 exhibitors filling 100,000 square meters of space. Much of the interest is in the future of commercial aviation with U.S. aerospace giant Boeing facing increasing competition. In this episode, industry insiders share their views on this event.

Reform resolution was the key message from the recent Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee in Beijing. More than 300 reform measures were announced, from deepening reform to expanding opening up. On this special program Shaping the Future, Juliet Mann speaks to experts from across the globe to get their take on the economic, technological and geopolitical advances envisioned at...

A senior IOC official explains the significance of green development for global sports events.

Analysts share their opinions on how France's snap election will impact the country's domestic and international policies.