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Artificial Intelligence
How 7 'smart toys' are protecting kids' data and safety
The seven finalists for the Smart Toy Awards are: ROYBI, Intelino, Leka, Twin Science, CoderMindz, PlayShifu and LEGO. The winner will be chosen 22 May.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
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Explore the Forum’s latest articles, including timely analyses and explainers, along with blogs by leaders from business, politics and civil society.
Virtual Ocean Dialogues 2021
Why 2021 is the year to highlight how critical water sources are for the climate
By bringing water to the forefront of COP26’s climate discussions, we can mitigate the effects of climate change and continue to support human activities.
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
This start-up is making digital passports… for clothes. Here’s what that means for the fashion industry
Tracking garments from workshop to wardrobe could help solve the industry’s sustainability crisis – and encourage us all to wear upcycled clothing.
Future of Media, Entertainment and Sport
What can China tell us about the future of social commerce and content?
Sales from social commerce in China are projected to reach $363 billion in 2021. What are the global implications for a post-pandemic creative economy?
Climate Breakthroughs 2021
IEA report outlines the radical measures needed to reach net-zero by 2050
In its 'Net Zero by 2050' report, the IEA outlines 400 measures to reach net zero, including no investment in new fossil fuel supply projects from now.
Technological Transformation
From fintech to farming, here's how digital tech will transform Africa
Huawei's Deputy CEO of Government Affairs Dept in Kenya, Adam Lane, explains how digital technologies can enhance 'productive transformation' in Africa.
Future of Energy
This hybrid hydro-solar power venture could shape the future of Thailand
Thailand is creating one the world's biggest floating hydro-solar hybrid projects on the surface of a dam, which is close to completion.
Artificial Intelligence
The iTeam: How researchers created a group of robots that work together
The method of Distributed Local Search improves the robot team’s performance by adding or removing individual robot’s trajectories from the group’s overall plan.
Social Justice
5 ways green investments could power a sustainable COVID-19 recovery
Here are five ways governments, corporations and investors could tap the sustainable fixed-income market to foster a post-pandemic rebound.
Batteries
Metal-free batteries could make the industry more ethical and sustainable
Only a small percentage of Li-ion batteries are recycled and in several well documented cases, the cobalt needed to make them is mined using child labor.
Sustainable Development
The global eco-wakening: how consumers are driving sustainability
Consumer support for sustainable ways of doing business is increasing in both developed and developing countries. Now companies must show they have a purpose beyond profit.
Virtual Ocean Dialogues 2021
Why COP26 is our best opportunity to strengthen the ocean's role in fighting climate change
It is vital that we see an exponential increase in the share of climate finance going into the sustainable blue economy over the next decade.
Geo-economics
An expert explains: What is RCEP, the world’s biggest trade deal?
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership could come into force next January. Deborah Elms, Executive Director of the Asian Trade Centre, explains why it’s a big deal.
Biodiversity
How much do we really care about nature? A new report reveals all
Online ‘nature-loss’ conversations have increased by 65% since 2016 – and decision-makers are listening to people’s worries about the environment.
JRS2021
'Jobs of the now': The jobs of the future have arrived early - here are the top 10
From Work-from-Home Facilitator to Fitness Commitment Counsellor and Algorithm Bias Auditor to Cyber Calamity Forecaster, the future of jobs is already upon us.