Future Tense

Angela Kamine, a former Oxford academic and author, Duncan McCann from the New Economics Foundation, and Andrew Bower from the Natural Resource Governance Institute dive into the complexities of sovereign wealth funds. They discuss Norway's successful management of its $1.4 trillion fund and contrast it with the strategies of countries like China. The conversation highlights governance issues, the importance of transparency, and the need for citizen involvement. They also explore how these funds can safeguard wealth and influence economic resilience, especially in times of crisis.

Imagine if you could use your own body heat to recharge your smart phone? That’s just one of the ways scientists are trying to decentralise energy production. They also have an eye on new means of power distribution, including using laser beams instead of lines and poles.

There’s a serious campaign underway to have 30 per cent of the Earth designated as a giant conservation zone. The target date is 2030.The eventual aim is to lock down half the planet. It’s about protecting habitats and biodiversity.But, in so doing, what are the risks for indigenous communities and the poor?  

How many private details are you revealing online – and how valuable is that information? And more importantly what steps can you take to protect your data?