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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/

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

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

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/

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/

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

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 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

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/

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/

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

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

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/

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/

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/

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

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/

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/

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/

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

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

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/

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

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

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/

#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/

🇧🇩 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

#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

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/

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/

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/

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

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

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/

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

#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

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

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)

“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/

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

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/

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

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/

75% of those businesses say their revenues have grown as a result. Read more of the latest news from the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth ... Show more   www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/ai-misinformation-digital-technology-news-march-2024/

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

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/

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/

The number of women #inventors in the US has risen 51% since 2000. Learn more from the Forum’s Global Gender Gap report: www.weforum.org/publications/global-gender-gap-report-2023/ #GenderGap

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/

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

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

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 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/

Financial inclusion is fundamentally about human dignity, says this entrepreneur. Read more about empowering female founders: www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/12/how-we-can-close-the-venture-capital-gender-gap/ Grameen Foundation

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/

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/

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

From navy blue to vibrant pink, these clothing dyes are made using planet-friendly bacteria. The World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial ... Show more   www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/11/textile-garment-industry-sustainability-policy-measures/

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

Their findings could help doctors identify patients at risk of cognitive decline. Learn more about improving patient outcomes from the Forum’s report ‘Global ... Show more   www.weforum.org/reports/global-health-and-healthcare-strategic-outlook-shaping-the-future-of-health-and-healthcare   #Parkinsons   #GlobalHealth

'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

Green microgrids could be the key to decarbonizing China’s vast industrial sector. Learn more about the role of clean power in China's push to net-zero: www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/06/clean-power-industry-key-for-china-to-meet-net-zero-amnc-23