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The World Economic Forum's Sustainable Development Impact Meetings (SDIM) take place in New York, from 23-27 September.

Forum Institutional

SDIM24: Full coverage on Climate, Nature and Energy from the World Economic Forum

Climate action and the energy transition are under the spotlight at the World Economic Forum's Sustainable Development Impact Meetings in New York. Here's what you need to know.

Kate Whiting and Linda Lacina

September 16, 2024

Sustainable Development Impact Meetings are held in New York to track progress on the sustainable development goals (SDGs)

Forum Institutional

SDIM24: What are the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings and what to expect

The Sustainable Development Impact Meetings (SDIM) take place 23-27 September at the World Economic Forum - to drive action towards achieving the SDGs.

Kate Whiting and Linda Lacina

September 16, 2024

Mother carrying child on her back: Investments in maternal and child health yield substantial economic returns, as well as saving lives.

Health and Healthcare Systems

How investing in maternal and child health fuels prosperity for women, young people and children in Africa

Investing in maternal and child health in Africa saves lives and drives economic growth, boosting GDP and health outcomes as well as saving lives.

Sampson Kofi Adotey

September 16, 2024

FBI headquarters building is seen in Washington, U.S., December 7, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

Cybersecurity

US authorities issue ransomware warning, and other cybersecurity news to know this month

Top cybersecurity news: US authorities issue ransomware warning; Switzerland to join EU security initiatives; The cost of cybercrime in Germany.

Akshay Joshi

September 16, 2024

A green wireframe model covers an actor's lower face during the creation of a synthetic facial reanimation video, known alternatively as a deepfake, in London.

Emerging Technologies

How do you spot a deepfake? This is what the experts say

Deepfakes have derailed political careers and tricked people into handing over huge sums of money. But how do you spot one? And what’s being done about them?

Madeleine North

September 16, 2024

Network connection and global data exchanges on blue planet earth ,Elements of this image furnished by NASA; earth observation

Forum Institutional

10 new tech trends transforming Earth observation and climate intelligence

Data processing and forecasting advances are transforming raw Earth observation data into actionable climate intelligence insights at unprecedented speeds.

Minoo Rathnasabapathy and Nikolai Khlystov

September 16, 2024

Digital transformation image of people working in a digital space

Jobs and the Future of Work

Unlocking the full potential of digital transformation through technology and talent

Why the fast-changing industrial landscape means end-to-end digital transformation is becoming a strategic imperative, and how to achieve it.

Enno de Boer and Rahul Shahani

September 16, 2024

Image of a phone interface with generative artificial intelligence apps: Responsible AI deployment translates to a competitive advantage.

Emerging Technologies

Investing in AI? How can you help ensure it's safe?

This week's Radio Davos explores why investors should actively promote responsible AI practices to ensure safe and ethical development as per a new Forum report.

Robin Pomeroy and Sophia Akram

September 16, 2024

A mother living in poverty in Indonesia holding her baby

Sustainable Development

Is this the fundamental flaw in nearly all global poverty projects?

Discover why the global development sector must invest more in finding and funding what works over time to eradicate poverty worldwide.

William Warshauer

September 16, 2024

Trade and Investment

What is 'inclusive trade', and how can trade policies improve workers' lives?

A new World Economic Forum white paper calls for stronger labour standards to ensure global trade can be more inclusive, delivering benefits for all.

Andrea Willige

September 13, 2024

Health and Healthcare Systems

Mpox vaccines delivered, and other top health stories

Top health news: Mpox vaccines delivered to Democratic Republic of Congo; US plans to cut road traffic deaths; Cholera cases and deaths rise, says WHO.

Joe Myers

September 13, 2024

Sustainable Development

This start-up is using microgrids to bring reliable electricity to Nigeria

Amid an electricity crisis, many Nigerian small businesses run on petrol generators. This solar-microgrid start-up is working to connect them to clean energy.

David Elliott

September 13, 2024

EU flags flutter in front of European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany July 18, 2024. REUTERS/Jana Rodenbusch

Financial and Monetary Systems

ECB cuts interest rates, and other economics stories to read this week

Top economy news this week: ECB cuts interest rates; US consumer prices rise; German inflation falls to its lowest level in over 3 years.

Joe Myers

September 13, 2024

Sustainable Development

Cement is a big problem for the environment. Here's how to make it more sustainable

Global cement manufacturing is responsible for about 8% of the world's total CO2 emissions – here are four solutions to cut the carbon from concrete.

Michael Purton

September 13, 2024

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