Decarbonizing Energy
The energy transition needs metals. But it needs social awareness too
The new importance of ESG investments means companies extracting metal to supply clean-energy tech will have to pay more attention to their social impact
On the Agenda
Explore the Forum’s latest articles, including timely analyses and explainers, along with blogs by leaders from business, politics and civil society.
Global Agenda
Agile Governance
How can governments embrace innovation to navigate a disrupted world?
Watch a session on agile governance with speakers such as Lord Callanan, and Roslyn Docktor of IBM.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
How to build sustainable, healthier, more equitable food systems
World Economic Forum Founder and Chairman Klaus Schwab made this speech at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on World Food Day on 16 October.
Leadership
How successful leaders make effective decisions in uncertain times: AlixPartners' CEO
COVID-19 isn't the main disruption worrying leaders. This CEO shares research-backed insights on how leaders can better manage disruption on the latest Meet The Leader.
Road to COP26
Flood risk is rising. Here's where - and what can be done
In the lead-up to the COP26 climate summit, Shanxi province was hit with the worst flooding ever. This visualization shows which areas are most at-risk.
Social Innovation
3 ways social innovators are driving systemic change, from creating sustainable fashion to supporting refugees
Social innovators are helping address some of the most pressing issues of today by fighting climate change, supporting refugees and treating addiction.
Climate Change
Children face life with more heatwaves, floods, droughts and wildfires than their grandparents
Children born in 2020 will be harder hit by the climate crisis in their lifetime than their grandparents. Research from Save the Children shows what's needed now.
Workforce and Employment
Why empathy is a must-have business strategy
COVID-19 has pushed us all to our limits. Many employees are exhausted emotionally and physically. Greater empathy in the workplace could be the answer.
Future of Energy
Solar panels on half the world’s roofs could meet its entire electricity demand – new research
A new study has found we would only need 50% of the world’s rooftops to be covered with solar panels to meet the world’s yearly electricity needs.
Regional Agenda
ASEAN
5 insights to guide ASEAN’s digital generation in a post-pandemic world
The ASEAN Digital Generation Report, which surveyed 86,000 people from six ASEAN countries about their views for a post-pandemic world, reveals what youth think about their future.
Climate Change
How to address Asia Pacific’s biodiversity crisis and encourage nature-positive growth
More than 60% of the region’s GDP is at risk. Tackling the threat of biodiversity and nature loss will require a transformation of socioeconomic systems.
Migration
After decades of instability, what does the future hold for Afghan migration?
The international community must work together to counter the economic, political and security implications created by this humanitarian disaster.
Forests
These 15 innovations are helping to restore and protect the Amazon
We urgently need to scale sustainable 'bioeconomy' models that preserve and restore the Amazon and provide livelihoods for the people living in the region.
SDIS2021
Africa’s remaining forests are under pressure: This is no time to sideline forest carbon markets
We need both carbon offsetting and deep decarbonization at source, not either/or, to make substantive progress with climate change.
SDIS2021
Mexico’s Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is now being protected with insurance - here's how
Mesoamerican Barrier Reef in Mexico is now insured. Insurers are working with governments, NGOs, and the private sector to build the business case for nature-led solutions that protect ou...
SDIS2021
The world cannot afford to leave Africa behind in the post-COVID recovery
The global community has an opportunity to make good on the 20th replenishment of a 60-year-old World Bank programme known as the International Development Association.
SDIS2021
How emerging economies can overcome the private sector’s risk perception
Adopting a more comprehensive approach to risk mitigation is needed to improve the attractiveness and business environment of countries.
China
What China's new Wealth Management Connect could mean for global markets
The new scheme, which connects the Greater Bay Area to Hong Kong wealth management products, could achieve more connectivity with global asset management.
Industry Agenda
Social Innovation
When corporations and social enterprises work together, they can change the world
There is an untapped opportunity for corporations and social enterprises to work together to achieve both business and social impact goals.
Education, Skills and Learning
What makes a great teacher?
Great teaching is not merely a predictable, observable, externally measurable fact as the social sciences would like it to be. So how should we define it?
Future of the Environment
Lessons for the energy transition from the 2021 energy crisis
Unpicking the problems affecting global energy is a complicated process. Finding ways to end these problems will call for a new era of collaboration.
Supply Chain and Transport
How can we get hydrocarbon-rich nations to board the EV wagon?
With governments all over the world considering how to reduce their transport emissions, what are the most viable options for countries reliant on traditional fuels?
The Ocean
11 innovations shaping global food systems from the water
Blue foods have traditionally been undervalued in their contribution to global food systems. These innovations from around the world aim to change that.
UpLink
14 innovations led by young ecopreneurs that are protecting and restoring our planet
Investing in young 'ecopreneurs' is key to our planet's future. These solutions show the power of a tech-savvy generation eager to bring about real change.
UpLink
These 12 innovators are transforming the future of education
COVID-19 continues to disrupt schoolchildren’s right to a quality education. These innovators from around the world are working to close learning gaps.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
3 steps towards making aviation and marine fuel cleaner
There is increasing onus on the aviation and shipping sectors to decarbonize – but more action is needed to make sustainable fuels viable
Artificial Intelligence
The term AI overpromises. Let's make machine learning work better for humans instead
Current artificial intelligence just recognizes and replicates. We should focus on how best to integrate such systems with more discerning human operators