While some believe that economic growth is incompatible with fighting climate change, only growing economies can produce the financial resources needed to make the transition to a net-zero economy. Accelerating global growth could bring lower-income households into the middle class and build infrastructure to reduce emissions. By Sven Smit, Anu Madgavkar and Kevin Russell

Increased funding was pledged for climate adaptation at COP27, but it is still nowhere near what is required and is being carried out in silos. By Anushiya J and Indu K Murthy

A stronger partnership between the private and public sectors can unlock new investment opportunities, manage risk, reduce the cost of capital, and mobilise the necessary financing at a much larger scale. By Vera Songwe

To make men's soccer a more inclusive space, organisers and players must put allyship above profits and winning. By Gabriel Knott-Fayle and Michael Kehler