Gunnar Gronlid
US philanthropist and billionaire Nicolas Berggruen’s plans to reshape global power dynamics
Through his influential global think-tank, the one-time ‘homeless billionaire’ is eager to address the key challenges of this volatile age.
The green petrostate: Can Norway become carbon neutral?
Norway is investing hard in green technologies – while getting rich from pumping oil. Can the nation come good on its environmental promises? We meet the people trying to answer that question.
Innovations in gifting, architecture and property
Norway’s Holmøy Maritime and luxury gifting business Colford.
Three new firms and founders using innovative methods to stand out from the crowd
Meet trail-blazing entrepreneurs with an eye for opportunity. From a Philadelphia homeware shop-cum-hotel to bamboo-based manufacturing, we discover how thriving businesses are achieving their aims.
Talking trash: Community efforts and new technology that are keeping our cities clean
From the Swiss inventor taking bins underground to an ecological pioneer in Bali, we celebrate the unsung heroes keeping our cities clean and tidy.
Patience is a virtue: But is waiting in line really worth it?
Good things come to those who wait. But is that old adage the reason why we’re all too eager to form an orderly line in anticipation of some hitherto unavailable luxury?
The Opener
Monocle has a network of correspondents in cities around the world. Our brief updates here include news on an unexpected discovery in London, Bangkok’s marijuana U-turn and an arty theme park in LA.
More than words
Despite the lack of free press in Afghanistan, a female-led news website continues to report on women’s lives under the Taliban.
The Opener
Kyrgyzstan’s flag row, Australia’s seal problem, US psychics and Italy’s generation strain.
