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Better Business
Europe needs to learn from Asia to stop falling behind in tech
It is crucial that Europe looks beyond its own shores for lessons in how to adapt and innovate quickly.
Agenda
The stories shaping the Global, Regional and Industry agendas
Global Agenda
Systemic Racism
2 in 3 adults think race, ethnicity or national origin affects job opportunities
A new Ipsos-World Economic Forum survey finds that across 27 countries, an average of 65% of all adults think that, in their country, someone’s race, ethnicity, or national origin influences their employment opportunities.
Education and Skills
How COVID-19 has changed the way we educate children
COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in worldwide school closures and children falling behind. Digital learning has proven to be an essential tool in education.
Climate Change
5 Black heroes of the environmental movement
From environmental justice advocates to scientists and social entrepreneurs, these people have all worked to raise awareness of climate change and protecting the planet.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
This is what a human-centred approach to AI technology could look like
Augmented Intelligence is an approach to integrating people and technology harmoniously that could help us get the best of Artificial Intelligence.
Global Technology Governance Summit
How to follow the Global Technology Governance Summit
Find all the information you need to follow the #GTGS21 virtual meeting in April 2021.
Oil and Gas
We can end routine gas flaring by 2030. Here's how
Gas flaring is an environmental disaster and a waste of precious resources. Here's how to meet the World Bank's goal to end routine flaring by 2030.
Systemic Racism
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have failed. How about Belonging, Dignity and Justice instead?
Companies are complacently falling back on DEI programmes that have minimal impact on reducing bias in the workplace. For real change, we must give marginal voices equal weight.
Cities and Urbanization
Cities are at the heart of our journey to net zero. Here's why
Governments and companies are aligning on a net-zero goal. This is an opportunity to rethink how we decarbonize our cities – and here's a way forward.
Regional Agenda
Japan
From Ambition to Action: Japan Circular Economy Roundtable Opening Plenary
Watch this session live on 2 March 2021 at 18:30-19:30 JST / 10:30-11:30 CET.
Lebanon
Six months after the Beirut port explosion: reflections from a first responder
Six months ago, the blasts caused by ammonium nitrate stockpiles devastated the Lebanese capital. How can the country build greater resilience going forward?
COVID-19
Go early, go hard and keep it simple: how Senegal is staying ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic
The lessons learnt in the pandemic's first wave on acting decisively will be invaluable as Senegal goes back into a state of emergency, says President Macky Sall.
The Davos Agenda 2021
5 agents of change for Europe’s post-pandemic recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the importance of ensuring that Europe's societies and economies are inclusive, sustainable and resilient.
The Davos Agenda 2021
How South Asia can lead an inclusive, sustainable COVID-19 recovery
In response to COVID-19, South Asia must increase digitization, create integrated supply chains, ensure a green recovery and advance regional cooperation.
Africa
How Africa can lead an inclusive, cohesive and sustainable pandemic recovery
Leaders must focus on four key priority areas, including implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area and harnessing the digital transformation.
Forests
Meet the farmers helping to reforest Timor-Leste
WithOneSeed establishes village-based nurseries to grow seedlings and pays smallholders incentives to reforest land by planting and maintaining the trees.
The Davos Agenda 2021
European businesses must balance digital with sustainability. Here's how
European businesses need to evolve their "twin transformation" strategies in which sustainability, digital and talent form synergies.
The Davos Agenda 2021
How the MENA region can shape the post-COVID-19 sustainability agenda
The Middle East is especially vulnerable to climate threats, and addressing climate change should be a top priority. Here's a strategy for the region.
Industry Agenda
Cities and Urbanization
Getting in on the ground floor: how street-level lots could reinvigorate the post-COVID city
It's not just office skyscrapers: the ground floor, which animates our life on the streets, will be key to building back after the COVID pandemic.
Artificial Intelligence
A 5-step guide to scale responsible AI
Deploying AI at scale will remain problematic until companies engage in fundamental change to become ‘Responsible AI’-driven organizations.
COVID-19
UNICEF calls on supply chain and transport industry to take COVID-19 vaccines to the world
UNICEF and WEF call on logistics firms with international and local footprint who want to be a part of the global collective vaccine distribution effort.
Future of Work
How businesses can help solve society’s workforce problems
HR leaders are uniquely positioned to work with communities, schools and governments to build sustainable work solutions and help rebuild the economy.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
COVID-19 increased the use of AI. Here’s why it’s here to stay
Organisations have invested in AI to expedite remote working, enhance customer experience and decrease costs, benefiting retail, education and healthcare.
Cybersecurity
3 principles to reinforce digital trust in supply chains
The recent SolarWinds cyberattack demonstrated the threats to increasingly complex global digital supply chains. Here's how to strengthen them
The Digital Transformation of Business
4 ways to build resilience to digital risks in the COVID-19 era
Following key principles of digital risk management will separate those companies that will thrive in the digital age from those that will not.
Restoring ocean life
The seafood sector and governments must join forces to combat illegal fishing
Beating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing requires industry and governments to join forces to ensure IUU fishers can't find buyers or land catch.
Oil and Gas
Can oil and gas investment go hand in hand with energy transition?
Demand for oil and gas is likely to remain, albeit lowered, for the foreseeable future, so the challenge is how to invest in the lowest emitting options.