The extraordinary global anger after the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota on May 25 has caught leaders off guard. It rightly ignited the largely suppressed issues of diversity, inequality, and above all race. Leaders have been shocked. They should not be.

Our world faces a human tragedy on multiple fronts. Time is short. Coordinated action is needed.

By Helen Mountford. Enhanced nationally determined contributions can forge the way towards a more inclusive, resilient and sustainable world after COVID-19 – and the world’s major emitters should lead the way.

By Robert Skidelsky. Why we must end our dogmatic reliance on global supply chains and adopt “just-in-case” thinking.

By Paul Polman: Business models are going through a torture test. Why exceptional situations require exceptional leaders.