Microbiota and allergies: an unexpected link 

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Like our gut microbiota, our immune system is established from birth. The delivery method and breastfeeding play an important role in the development of our immunity. The gut microbiota of a baby born by vaginal delivery is more varied than that of one born by caesarean section. This difference explains why two babies of the same weight and size have different levels of immunity.

Author

William Berrebi

Making better use of water resources

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Seen from the sky, our blue planet does not appear to be short of water. It is true that water covers more than 70% of the Earth’s surface – but 97% of it is salty, and only 3% is freshwater. This freshwater is essential to the balance of ecosystems and our health.To make the best use of this resource, it is important to understand where it comes from and how it is used, so that we can develop the right habits individually and collectively.

The end of competition? A fast track to address today’s biggest challenges

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Ecosystemic resources and assets are not intended to benefit 2050 alone. Although 2050 does not expect any direct financial return from these investments—the term ‘direct’ is crucial here—, we do anticipate significant ecosystemic value from these investments for us, our…

Author

Charly Berthet

An Ocean of resources & challenges

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2050 shares with you an infographic exploring the vast and crucial world of the ocean. This visual guide highlights three fundamental aspects with key figures: the ocean’s essential role in our planet’s ecosystem, the urgent problems it faces, and the dynamic field of the blue economy.

Author

Meyha Camara

The Blue Equation we need to solve

opinion piece

At a time when artificial intelligence is driving investment figures through the roof and fueling debates on business transformation as well as its negative impacts, an anomaly persists: the vastest territory on our planet…

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Marie Ekeland // Nicolas Occhiminuti (Waves of Change) // Olivier Wenden (Fondation Albert II de Monaco) // Douglas Hensen-Luke (Future Planet Capital) // Anouk Veber (Sparkfood) // Christian Lim (co-management director of SWEN Blue Ocean), originally published in Les Échos

Sénamé Koffi: Taking Control of Destiny to Impose a Pan-African Vision of the Smart City

portrait

On the surface, Sénamé Koffi looks calm and ready. He also seems to have lived several contradictory lives. Born in 1980 in Lomé, Togo, the founder of HubCity and one of the stewards of the 2050 fund grew up in a modest environment, experienced…

Author

Guillaume Bregeras

The Blue Economy Momentum, investments are rising

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In the whirlwind of information surrounding us, certain news particularly catch our attention. They call us out, not only for their relevance, but especially for the underlying message they convey. Recently, three of these news have caught our attention, and all share a common theme: the urgency to rethink our models and invest in sustainable future.

Author

Meyha Camara

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