Together these 10 countries account for two-thirds of global GDP.
Learn more about the key trends in the economic environment from the World Economic Forum’s ... Show more www.weforum.org/publications/chief-economists-outlook-january-2024/
CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman was speaking at Davos. Find out more here: www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/davos-2024-sam-altman-on-the-future-of-ai/ OpenAI
The LASSIE project is preparing for a time when people and robots explore space together.
Learn more about how the #space economy can improve life on #Earth ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/space-economy-technology-invest-rocket-opportunity/
More than 100 billion semiconductors are in daily use around the world, but the #manufacturing supply chain is vulnerable.
Learn more about #semiconductors in this Radio Davos ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/09/the-global-chip-industrys-complicated-contours-were-decades-in-the-making/
Turn up your volume: this is what a healthy #coral reef sounds like.
Learn more about #Ocean Action Agenda and #innovations protecting #marine life: www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/02/ocean-technology-coral-reef-marine-ecosystems/ Woods Hole ... Show more
Our immune systems develop in response to our #environment - climate change is damaging both it and us.
Learn more in our report ... Show more www.weforum.org/publications/quantifying-the-impact-of-climate-change-on-human-health/ #climatechange #immunesystem #health
Quick Glance: Scottish Government Abandons 'World-Leading' Climate Target
- The Scottish Government has abandoned its “world-leading” target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
- Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure the climate change target “better reflects the reality of long-term climate policymaking”.
- Scotland will move away from legally binding annual targets to a five-yearly carbon budget approach.
- A new package of climate action measures was announced, including tripling the number of charging points for electric vehicles and exploring a new integrated ticketing system for public transport in Scotland.
The World Economic Forum's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development will take place 28-29 April 2024 ... Show more #SpecialMeeting24 www.weforum.org/events/special-meeting-on-global-collaboration-growth-and-energy-for-development-2024/
@Hilde Merete Aasheim has been a baker, an auditor - and now she’s driving #manufacturing and #renewables as President and CEO of Norsk Hydro ... Show more www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/leaders-should-prioritize-in-2024/
The head of the IMF offers some thoughts on the year ahead. Learn more about her predictions for 2024: www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/what-to-expect-from-inflation-in-2024-imf-s-kristalina-georgieva/ For the latest discussions from Davos on ... Show more #wef24
The Swiss ruling could pave the way for similar lawsuits around the world, say experts.
Read more about #climatechange litigation from our Strategic Intelligence ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/climate-progress-human-rights-violation/
It could power a million homes while protecting the city from floods.
To reach net zero by 2050, investments in clean energy must triple from $1 ... Show more www.weforum.org/whitepapers/securing-the-energy-transition
Young people’s well-being has fallen in many regions across the world.
Read more about strategies to improve youth mental health from the World Economic ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/youth-young-people-happiness/ #mentalhealth #wellbeing
This country has been named the most talent-competitive 10 years in a row.
Learn more about the global talent hub here: www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/whats-the-secret-to-switzerlands-status-as-a-global-talent-hub/ #talent #switzerland
From twenty old computer motherboards, it recovered a 450-milligram nugget.
Learn more about the role of critical minerals in the World Economic Forum's ... Show more www.weforum.org/publications/securing-minerals-for-the-energy-transition/
Sales of second-hand #clothing grew 15 times faster than the overall #fashion market in 2023.
Learn more about #sustainable fashion in ‘From Waste to Wardrobe: Making ... Show more #wef24 www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024/sessions/from-waste-to-wardrobe-making-circular-fashion-fashionable/ #vintage
Planting greenery by a road can cut black carbon by up to 37%.
Learn more about how #cities worldwide are tackling air #pollution : www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/air-pollution-is-the-silent-killer-heres-how-cities-are-tackling-it/
Record temperatures in recent years have driven #pollen levels to a 10-year high.
Learn more about Japan’s efforts to reduce hay fever cases: www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/04/is-climate-change-to-blame-for-worsening-hay-fever-there-could-be-a-solution/ #Japan #climatechange
This renowned primatologist has 4 reasons to be hopeful for the future. Learn more about biodiversity and nature-positive economies here: www.weforum.org/reports/guidebook-on-facilitating-climate-fdi the Jane ... Show more #JaneAt90 #GoodAllDay
In the US, 4 out of 5 autoimmune condition patients are women.
Learn more from the World Economic Forum’s report, ‘Closing the Women’s Health Gap: A $1 ... Show more www.weforum.org/publications/closing-the-women-s-health-gap-a-1-trillion-opportunity-to-improve-lives-and-economies/
#CRISPR gene-editing was named among the World Economic Forum's Top 10 Emerging Technologies in 2015.
Read more about the latest emerging #technologies here: www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/06/emerging-technologies-innovation-2023
Africa is warming faster than the rest of the planet.
Learn more about the action needed to combat climate change from our report ... Show more www.weforum.org/publications/the-state-of-climate-action-major-course-correction-needed-from-1-5-to-7-annual-emissions/ #africa #climatechange #drought
These eHighways could help #decarbonize the #trucking industry.
Learn more about the World Economic Forum’s work to accelerate the supply of zero-emission trucks here: ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/11/how-to-scale-up-accelerate-supply-zero-emissions-trucks/
3 recent technology stories.
The World Economic Forum's Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution helps industries and economies harness the full potential ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/11/world-first-flying-taxi-and-other-technology-stories-you-need-to-read/
The new synthetic compound, cresomycin, has been shown to kill many strains of drug-resistant bacteria.
Learn more about the World Economic Forum's Global ... Show more www.weforum.org/communities/global-future-council-on-the-future-of-tackling-antimicrobial-resistance/
Japan’s response to a 7.6 magnitude #earthquake in January showed the benefits of #disaster preparedness.
Read more about the benefits of investing in #resilience from the ... Show more www.weforum.org/publications/building-a-resilient-tomorrow-concrete-actions-for-global-leaders/
Greenhouse gas emissions in the #EU have fallen by a third since 1990.
Read more about global #emissions cuts in our report ... Show more www.weforum.org/publications/the-state-of-climate-action-major-course-correction-needed-from-1-5-to-7-annual-emissions/
Governments and businesses have announced how they’re planning to fight fake news.
Read more digital technology stories from the World Economic Forum here: ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/ai-misinformation-digital-technology-news-march-2024/
A total solar #eclipse is taking place today over North #America .
Learn more about #space and how it can change our lives on #Earth by reading our new insight report ... Show more www.weforum.org/publications/space-the-1-8-trillion-opportunity-for-global-economic-growth/ #solareclipse #eclipsesolar #economy
This #AI artist works with #Indigenous Yawanawa people to turn data into #art .
Refik Anadol is one of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders Class of ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/from-bollywood-to-the-paralympics-meet-the-young-global-leaders-class-of-2024/ #ygl24
Never Underestimate the Nation-State | by Andrés Velasco - Project Syndicate: Andrés Velasco rebuts the conventional wisdom that globalization has rendered ...
project-syndicate.org/commentary/well-functioning-states-save-millions-of-lives-by-andres-velasco-2024-04
4 of this week’s top #energy stories from the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Energy and Materials.
Read more here: www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/australia-reveals-solar-sunshot-fund-plus-other-top-energy-stories/
The UK Special Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance explains how to tackle this growing crisis.
Learn more about antimicrobial resistance in this episode of ... Show more www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/amr/
🇧🇩 53 years ago, #Bangladesh finally obtained independence, at the cost of a war that left nearly 3 million people dead. Since then ... Show more #Revisited
The tragic disaster has closed the port of Baltimore, which is usually one of the busiest in the US.
Learn more about the power of global trade in this blog ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/trade-powered-economic-revitalization-is-vital-for-growth-jobs-and-nature/
Kara Alaimo explains her research into the impact of social media on #women .
Learn more about how the World Economic Forum’s Global Coalition for Digital ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/08/common-language-online-harm-typology/ #digitalsafety
Placed next to each other, the #plastic bags saved would stretch 42 times around the globe.
Learn more about 5 #innovative ways the World Economic Forum’s Global ... Show more #waste www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/12/plastic-pollution-solutions-uplink/ #plasticpollution
“When my daughter's ride fell apart, everything fell apart.” Zum founder Ritu Narayan explains how taming the chaos of school pickups can help bridge the ... Show more #MeetTheLeader www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/scale-school-transit-gender-gap-zum/
Cement is the second-most consumed ingredient on the planet after water. It’s also highly carbon-intensive.
The World Economic Forum has teamed up with Boston ... Show more The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
'We need to make sure that those who did not benefit during the first round benefit this time,' says the head of the WTO. Find out more about what she had to ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/wto-director-general-davos-globalization/
Forced #labour impacts 20 million people worldwide.
Learn more about what's needed to tackle this challenge through the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/eu-human-rights-environment-due-diligence-supply-chains/ #HumanRights
International cooperation and economic integration should remain a priority, says Simon Lacey, Head of Digital Trade and Geopolitics at the World Economic ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/global-cooperation-trade-pacts/
How can we ensure no one is left behind in the AI revolution?
Learn more about shaping AI so it operates responsibly and benefits everyone: www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/why-we-must-leave-no-one-behind-in-the-ai-revolution/ World ... Show more
Quick Glance: Teachers Utilizing AI for Essay Grading: Ethical Concerns
- Teachers are utilizing AI tools to grade essays, with experts raising ethical concerns.
- The integration of AI is reshaping education, offering benefits like automation but also posing risks such as accuracy issues and plagiarism.
- Educators and students are leveraging tools like ChatGPT, Writable, and Grammarly for grading papers and providing feedback.
- Ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI for writing feedback or grading assignments are being addressed as schools establish guidelines.
The study’s authors are calling for updated heat advice for pregnant mothers globally. Learn more about the health costs of global warming in our report ... Show more www.weforum.org/publications/quantifying-the-impact-of-climate-change-on-human-health/
Globalization vs. Democracy | by Kaushik Basu - Project Syndicate: Kaushik Basu highlights the contradictions and vulnerabilities inherent in the current ...
project-syndicate.org/commentary/how-globalization-undermines-democratic-governance-by-kaushik-basu-2024-04
Paid articlePaid
EU Confidential: Every week, we analyze the top stories driving EU politics. We speak to notable guests shaping European policy and explore deep-dive stories ...
bio.to/EUConfidentialPodcast
#Women of the World #festivals have reached more than 5 million people globally.
Listen to the full interview with Jude Kelly CBE on the Radio Davos podcast here: ... Show more www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/jude-kelly-wow-foundation/
Globalization expert Slimane Zeghidour: "Then the West will perish": What are the real dangers for Western democracies? Slimane Zeghidour, who grew up in Algeria ...
welt.de/kultur/plus250984156/Globalisierungsexperte-Slimane-Zeghidour-Dann-wird-der-Westen-untergehen.html
Paid articlePaid
What creates potential for conflict, including military conflicts: www.tagesspiegel.de/wissen/globale-werte-schere-offnet-sich-liberale-demokratien-geraten-in-die-defensive-11491709.html
Prosperity does not necessarily lead to more tolerance and openness - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/weltweite-differenzen-wohlstand-fuehrt-nicht-zwangslaeufig-zu-mehr-toleranz-und-offenheit/
Enormous risks and consequential damage for Germany: Institute sees permanent weakening of globalization
rundschau-online.de/wirtschaft/institut-sieht-dauerhafte-schwaechung-der-globalisierung-774390
Export industry: Prognos Institute sees permanent weakening of globalization: The Prognos Institute believes that a partial regression in economic globalization ...
lebensmittelzeitung.net/industrie/nachrichten/exportindustrie-prognos-institut-sieht-dauerhafte-schwaechung-der-globalisierung-177165
Paid articlePaid
The United States, the ‘Captain America’ of financial regulation: In a fragmented planet where populism is advancing, the Joe Biden administration has realized ...
english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2024-04-10/the-united-states-the-captain-america-of-financial-regulation.html
#Revisited - #Bangladesh 🇧🇩 gained independence from #Pakistan more than 50 years ago. Since then, the country has fully embraced globalisation, and faces new challenges ... Show more
Is Corporate America in Denial About Trump?: Despite his populist promises, many bigwigs are keeping the faith that it couldn’t really happen here.
nyti.ms/3TMzcUN
Chinese Media Calls US ‘Protectionist’ Over Nippon Steel Deal: A Chinese state media outlet said Washington’s response to Nippon Steel Corp ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-03/chinese-media-calls-us-protectionist-over-nippon-steel-deal
Paid articlePaid
The Japanese economy faces major challenges as rising geopolitical tensions and protectionist policies threaten to restrict international supply chains and ... Show more www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/4001425/
This world-first was made possible by a new technique combining 3D printing with a laser scanner.
Learn more about technologies of the future in the World ... Show more www.weforum.org/publications/top-10-emerging-technologies-of-2023/
Heat pumps are a key solution to tackling climate change.
Learn more about how heat pumps work: www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/11/heat-pumps-energy-climate/
They’re cheaper, better for the environment and may even last longer.
Learn more about minerals essential for the energy transition from the Forum’s white ... Show more www.weforum.org/publications/securing-minerals-for-the-energy-transition/
This new GPU will power the next era of #computing .
Learn more from the Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution: www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/physical-tech-wrapper-22-march/ NVIDIA AI
It will host a new data centre in Heidelberg, Germany.
Learn more about scaling circular initiatives from the World Economic Forum’s ‘Circular Transformation ... Show more www.weforum.org/whitepapers/circular-transformation-of-industries-unlocking-new-value-in-a-resource-constrained-world
From the decline of ‘workism’ to the rise of the ‘portfolio life’, these are the 5 work trends to watch in 2024.
Learn more about the changing world of work ... Show more www.weforum.org/reports/the-future-of-jobs-report-2023
As people live increasingly longer lives, social connection is integral to healthy ageing.
Learn more about how 'longevity literacy' can help you prioritize ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/longevity-economy-thriving-societies/
AI can be both beautiful and diabolical, says Nile Rodgers, one of the three 2024 Crystal Awardees. Learn more here: www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/2024-crystal-award-meet-this-years-winners/ Nile Rodgers
Which new technologies will make the biggest impact over the next few years?
Learn more about how AI is transforming industries and economies: www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/12/life-after-the-hype-how-ai-is-transforming-industries-and-economies/
This AI solution could significantly reduce buildings’ energy use and costs.
Learn more about ways to make our homes more energy efficient: www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/09/charts-show-potential-heat-pumps BrainBox ... Show more
More storms are landing in the upper end of Category 5. Extreme weather events are the largest global risk this year and over the next decade ... Show more www.weforum.org/publications/global-risks-report-2024/
CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman was speaking at Davos. Find out more here: www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/davos-2024-sam-altman-on-the-future-of-ai/ OpenAI
The surprising lessons adventure taught this eco-entrepreneur about reflection and effective leadership
weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/kat-bruce-nature-metrics-environmental-dna/
This wearable tech could help people living with Parkinson’s disease regain their independence.
Learn more about how technology can transform patient care ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/how-ai-can-transform-patient-care-and-treatment/
In Medellín’s green corridors, temperatures are 4.5˚C cooler.
The World Economic Forum’s Centre for Urban Transformation advances public-private ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/preview/d6857113-b524-4388-8b6d-264baf07062d/
Companies with the most equal gender balance are more likely to enjoy above-average profitability, finds a recent BlackRock study ... www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/gender-equality-lessons-learned-public-private-collaboration/
Every element of the concrete used in its construction is recycled.
Learn more from the World Economic Forum’s white paper ‘Circular Transformation of ... Show more www.weforum.org/publications/circular-transformation-of-industries-the-role-of-partnerships/
They biodegrade rather than linger in the environment.
Learn more about harnessing the power of biotechnology: www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/09/biotechnology-sustainable-development-goals/ Ginkgo Bioworks
This software helps them work through problems like a human tutor would.
Learn more about how #GenAI can help in #education : www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/02/with-generative-ai-we-can-reimagine-education-and-the-sky-is-the-limit/
This new AI discovery could revolutionise cancer treatment for men. Learn more about this and other healthcare news here: www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/microplastics-heart-attack-link-top-health-stories-14032024/ InSilico Medicine
'You should allocate 10% of your budget to experimentation’, says this tech leader.
Analytical and creative thinking are the most in-demand skills among ... Show more www.weforum.org/reports/the-future-of-jobs-report-2023
Forced #labour impacts 20 million people worldwide.
Learn more about what's needed to tackle this challenge through the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/eu-human-rights-environment-due-diligence-supply-chains/ #HumanRights
Weight training has a host of benefits to keep your heart healthy. Learn more about how the World Economic Forum is raising awareness of health and healthcare: ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/02/striking-inequities-as-global-cancer-burden-grows-and-other-health-stories-you-need-to-know-this-week/
Addressing power imbalances is key to managing water security for everyone, says this water economist.
Learn more: www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/03/world-water-day-clean-water-stress/
Quick Glance: World Water Day: Global Stories of Water Crisis
- Worldwide, people are struggling with basic needs due to dried-up rivers and contaminated water.
- Human-induced climate change exacerbates water scarcity for 2.2 billion people globally.
- From Peru to Indonesia, Morocco, California, Kenya, and India, individuals share their challenges in accessing clean water.
- Scarcity, pollution, and depletion of water sources affect communities in Lima, Jakarta, Ras el Ma, Corning, Makueni County, and Bawal.
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics