This explorer and conservationist is training citizen scientists to save the planet
weforum.org/agenda/2024/02/citizen-science-data-collection-training/
Window-mounted heat pumps could make apartments more sustainable. Here’s how New York is leading the way
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/window-mounted-heat-pumps-sustainable-apartments/
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/
Did you know that 10 million #SocialEnterprises worldwide generate $2 trillion in annual revenue and create over 200 million jobs?
The State of Social Enterprise report ... Show more www.weforum.org/reports/guidebook-on-facilitating-climate-fdi #Alliance4SE #SocialEnterprise #SocialInnovation
Two years to save the planet, says UN climate chief, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/nature-climate-news-un-warning-04152024/
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.
7 ways to boost e-waste recycling – and why it matters: Our discarded phones and appliances create an ever-growing global mountain of e-waste ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/02/e-waste-recycling-electronics-appliances/
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 ow.ly/yCXv50RihJh
Professor Tim Lenton explains how ‘super-leverage points’ can hasten the transition to a #sustainable , #netzero future.
Learn more about the action needed to tackle ... Show more #climatechange www.weforum.org/publications/the-state-of-climate-action-major-course-correction-needed-from-1-5-to-7-annual-emissions/
Why zero-emission green hydrogen production is challenging : Green hydrogen can be produced without emitting carbon, but there are a number of hurdles that need ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/why-zero-emission-green-hydrogen-production-is-so-challenging/
Scientists have invented a method to break down 'forever chemicals' in our drinking water. Here’s how
weforum.org/agenda/2023/05/forever-chemicals-pfas-drinking-water
The role of maritime fuel projects in decarbonizing shipping: Shipping accounts for 2-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Here's why it's critical to remove ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/why-reducing-barriers-for-maritime-fuel-projects-is-key-to-progressing-on-decarbonization/
How Gaudi's Casa Batlló takes heritage into the digital age: See how Gaudí's Casa Batlló has been reimagined with specially commissioned digital art by ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/world-heritage-technology-digital-casa-batllo/
'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/
From 'Quit-Tok' to proximity bias, here are 11 buzzwords from the world of hybrid work
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/hybrid-work-trends-buzzwords/
The EU-US #Trade and #Technology Council recently met for the last time before both the European Parliament elections in June and the #US presidential elections in ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/eu-us-trade-technology-council-agreement/
How Kiel became a pioneering Zero Waste City, and what it can teach the rest of the world
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/kiel-zero-waste-city/
Vicki Hollub, President and Chief Executive Officer, Occidental, will attend and co-chair the World Economic Forum's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration ... Show more wef.ch/specialmeeting24 #SpecialMeeting24
Its solar panels and battery storage can provide clean energy to up to 4,000 people.
What’s your innovative solution for empowering the world’s most ... Show more uplink.weforum.org/uplink/s/uplink-issue/a002o0000134WcTAAU/trillion-trees-india-challenge #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #HRI #frontiermarkets #impactinvesting water.org/
Turning to protectionism to help protect the planet: The US Inflation Reduction Act has functioned a bit like a starting gun for similar clean-energy efforts in ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/governments-green-business-economic-progress-globally/
Why measuring impact effectively is so important in EdTech: EdTech platforms will play a key role in meeting UN development goals on education. But first ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/we-need-a-standardized-way-to-measure-the-impact-of-edtech-innovations/
Private climate finance: 4 things to consider: With more than $210 trillion in assets available, private climate finance is fundamental to the fight against ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/private-climate-finance-4-things-you-need-to-know/
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/
Earth Day: What is it, when is it and why is it important?: Earth Day 2024 is on April 22. It’s a day of raising awareness and people taking action in the fight ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/earth-day-climate-change-global-action-protest-movement/
By reusing structures, recycling seats and cutting back on food miles, Paris is going for gold on sustainability.
Learn more climate news from the Forum’s ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/coral-reefs-bleaching-nature-climate-news-03182024/ #Olympics #Paris2024
These seed-firing drones plant thousands of trees each day. Do you have an innovative solution focused on biodiversity conservation and restoration? Submit ... Show more uplink.weforum.org/uplink/s/uplink-issue/a002o0000134WcTAAU/trillion-trees-india-challenge 1t.org
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/
Milton Maluhy Filho, Chief Executive Officer, Itaú Unibanco, will attend and co-chair the World Economic Forum's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration ... Show more wef.ch/specialmeeting24 #SpecialMeeting24
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/
@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/
Unlocking the value of connected infrastructure for EVs: The 'Automotive in the Software-Driven Era' community has identified key actions for unlocking the full ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/unlocking-the-value-of-connected-mobility-infrastructure/
From São Paulo to Venice: 15 cities with ambitious zero-carbon projects: 15 cities are transforming underused urban sites into zero-carbon developments in the ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/zero-carbon-cities-urban-regeneration/
Hydrogen is developing fast in Japan, closer to societal use: Japan is a global leader in hydrogen technology development, largely due to its strategic emphasis ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/hydrogen-japan/
Did you know that 10 million #SocialEnterprises worldwide generate $2 trillion in annual revenue and create over 200 million jobs?
The State of Social Enterprise report ... Show more www.weforum.org/reports/guidebook-on-facilitating-climate-fdi #Alliance4SE #SocialEnterprise #SocialInnovation
These complex manufacturing parts can have a second life either in or outside factories.
Learn more about the World Economic Forum's Circular Transformation ... Show more initiatives.weforum.org/the-circular-transformation-of-industries/home
The EU wants to ensure all #packaging in member states is recyclable by 2030.
Learn more about the World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership: ... Show more www.globalplasticaction.org/home #plastic #plasticpollution #Europe
AI for Impact: The Role of AI in Social Innovation is the first in a series of reports presenting insights from social innovators ... Show more www.weforum.org/publications/ai-for-impact-artificial-intelligence-in-social-innovation/ #Alliance4SE #SocialInnovation #SocialEntrepreneurship
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
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
The International Monetary Fund: What does the world’s ‘financial firefighter’ do?
weforum.org/agenda/2022/10/the-international-monetary-fund-what-does-the-world-s-financial-firefighter-do/
This year’s Paris Olympics will be the first in history to have full gender parity
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/paris-olympics-2024-gender-parity/
5 key policy ideas to integrate AI in education effectively: Effective AI in education is critical to enhance human interaction and decision-making rather than ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/prepare-future-policy-ideas-ai-in-education/
The World Bank: How the development bank confronts today's crises: The World Bank was founded in 1944 to reduce global poverty, and is extending its mission to ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/what-is-the-world-bank/
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
How neurodiversity can shape sustainable urban planning: Neurodiversity is a powerful asset for the sustainability movement. By building welcoming spaces in our ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/neurodiversity-sustainable-urban-planning/
How the world’s fastest-growing plant is curbing deforestation in Uganda. Do you want to invest in start-ups like Divine Bamboo? Sign up to the Investor ... Show more uplink.weforum.org/uplink/s/uplink-issue/a002o0000134WcTAAU/trillion-trees-india-challenge 1t.org #TrillionTrees #SDG15
This toilet saves lives as well as water.
What’s your innovative solution for empowering the world’s most vulnerable communities? Submit it to UpLink for a ... Show more uplink.weforum.org/uplink/s/uplink-issue/a002o0000134WcTAAU/trillion-trees-india-challenge water.org/ #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #HRI #frontiermarkets #impactinvesting
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
#Wales wants to reach zero waste by 2050.
Learn more about the World Economic Forum’s Consumers Beyond Waste initiative: initiatives.weforum.org/consumers-beyond-waste/home #recycling #zerowaste
Causal AI: the revolution uncovering the 'why' of decision-making: Where genAI relies on recognizing correlations and patterns in events, causal AI is rooted in ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/causal-ai-decision-making/
Two years to save the planet, says UN climate chief, and other #nature and #climate stories you need to read this week: www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/nature-climate-news-un-warning-04152024/
Is impact valuation the silver bullet for sustainability?: Here's the role businesses, standard setters and capital market participants can play in developing a ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/is-impact-valuation-the-silver-bullet-for-sustainability/
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
African cities can become beacons of climate resilience and prosperity: Africa is very vulnerable to climate change. Here's how its cities can build climate ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/african-cities-climate-change-resilience/
The mining sector must build trust in its energy transition: Explaining how the mining industry is moving towards net zero is proving tough ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/mining-industry-communications-build-trust-energy-transition/
With over 10,500 inspiring young people in 500 city-based hubs across 150 countries and territories, the @Global Shapers Community has driven #action and change ... Show more #youngpeople #innovators www.weforum.org/reports/guidebook-on-facilitating-climate-fdi
Can we meet the world's rising demand for low-#carbon #buildings ?
Find out here: www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/jll-low-carbon-office-shortage/
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/
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/
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/
Earth Day: What is it, when is it and why is it important?: Earth Day 2024 is on April 22. It’s a day of raising awareness and people taking action in the fight ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/earth-day-climate-change-global-action-protest-movement/
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/
Window-mounted heat pumps could make apartments more sustainable. Here’s how New York is leading the way
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/window-mounted-heat-pumps-sustainable-apartments/
Remembering Peter Higgs: A legacy that looks forward to the quantum future: Higgs's contributions continue to inspire scientific and academic communities to ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/peter-higgs-quantum-legacy/
Skill-building to support industry transformation for AI: AI is changing how we work and the skills needed to thrive in a world of intelligent machines and ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/skill-building-age-of-ai/
UN and EU both agree new AI rules, and other digital technology stories you need to know
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/artificial-intelligence-technology-news-april-2024/
How the digital healthcare revolution can learn from fintech: Fintech has revolutionized financial access in low- and medium-income countries and mobile ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/lessons-on-the-digital-healthcare-revolution-from-lmics/
Tropical forest loss slows, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/enviroment-news-forest-emissions-04082024/
15% of the seafood we produce each year is wasted. Here’s what needs to happen: Improvements in processing, storage and new technologies can help to reduce the ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/fish-seafood-aquatic-food-waste-security/
Inclusion in US financial services is at an all-time high – and tech can take us further
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/financial-services-technology/
Top weekend reads on Agenda: Climate inaction and human rights, a new frontier in space, diversifying genetic data, and more
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/top-weekend-reads-on-agenda/
How companies can proactively help forest conservation: With environmental action rising ever higher up the international agenda, global companies are ready to ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/how-can-companies-help-protect-and-restore-forests-in-a-global-climate-crisis/
The latest from the IMF on the global economy, and other economics stories to read
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/imf-g20-shocks-economic-news-12-april/
Combating antibiotic resistance will be a huge achievement: Collaborative efforts to combat antibiotic resistance across human and animal health will mark an ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/why-stemming-the-rise-of-antibiotic-resistance-would-be-the-achievement-of-the-century/
Causal AI: the revolution uncovering the 'why' of decision-making: Where genAI relies on recognizing correlations and patterns in events, causal AI is rooted in ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/causal-ai-decision-making/
Women’s sports will cross the billion-dollar barrier in 2024.
The World Economic Forum’s Gender Parity Accelerators are working to close gender gaps in ... Show more initiatives.weforum.org/accelerators-network/gender-parity
Kidney disease ‘should be global health priority’, plus other top health stories: Top health news: Call to make kidney disease a global health priority; first ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/kidney-disease-should-be-global-health-priority-and-other-health-stories/
Migratory animals are key to planetary health – and they’re increasingly under threat.
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 cites biodiversity ... Show more ow.ly/kkn150RarBM
Can net-negative emissions help us achieve global climate goals?: As some countries aim for net-negative emissions, it raises concerns about how fair it is for ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/can-net-negative-emissions-help-global-climate-goals/
'Pig-butchering’ scams on the rise as technology amplifies financial fraud, Interpol warns
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/interpol-financial-fraud-scams-cybercrime/
Hydrogen is developing fast in Japan, closer to societal use: Japan is a global leader in hydrogen technology development, largely due to its strategic emphasis ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/hydrogen-japan/
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