Explore context
Australia
Explore the latest strategic trends, research and analysis
- Agenda
- Platforms
- Reports
- Events
-
- Our Mission
- Leadership and Governance
- The Davos Manifesto
- Our Members and Partners
- Communities
- Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Our Impact
- History
- Centre for Cybersecurity
- Klaus Schwab
- Media
- Pictures
- Strategic Intelligence
- Careers
- Contact Us
- World Economic Forum LLC
- Code of Conduct
- World Economic Forum Privacy Policy
- Sustainability
-
English
English
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Australia
Explore context
Australia
We need to get better at recording heat-related deaths – it could be crucial for understanding climate change
Official national heat-related mortality in Australia may be 50 times lower than the real figure. More accurate recording of deaths can better show the effects of climate change.
COVID-19
How New Zealand and Australia are tackling COVID-19
A look at how Australia and New Zealand are easing restrictions and crafting a new normal while putting measures in place to reduce future transmission.
COVID-19
Coronavirus: What does 'furlough' mean and how will it affect workers worldwide?
From 80% wage grants in the UK to a $2 trillion rescue package in the US, here's how different countries are supporting employers affected by COVID-19.
COVID-19
4 news stories you might have missed last week
From the discovery of flying reptile fossils to another mass coral bleaching, here’s a look at other news stories besides the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Australia
Should koalas be declared an endangered species?
Following decades of habitat loss and catastrophic wildfires, this marsupial may now be endangered in some areas of the country.
Australia
Prisoners in South Australia were given the opportunity to write. Here's what happened
'Life Sentences' encouraged South Australian prisoners to write - and showed how they might benefit from the experience.
Biodiversity
Here’s how one UK seed bank is ensuring the survival of 8,900 Australian species
After wildfires devastated huge areas of forest and agricultural land in Australia, the UK's Kew Gardens Millenium Seed Bank are storing seeds in sub-zero temperatures to ensure the survi...
Australia
After devastating droughts and bushfires, Australia receives heavy rain
Australia has experienced the biggest sustained rainfall for 30 years in Sydney and the surrounding areas, causing flooding after a summer of extreme heat and deadly bushfires.
Australia
Heatwave and high winds could reignite the Australian wildfires
Fire warnings have been reissued in southeast Australia following reports of a heatwave accompanied by high winds. The states of New South Wales and Victoria have been some of the hardest...
Australia
This is how we can help Australia organize the world's generosity
A group from the Forum of Young Global Leaders has designed a smart platform that matches donations and offers of help with the people and places they're needed most.
Australia
'What was feared and what was warned...is here.' Australian filmmaker's devastating message on climate change
"It is here," said Lynette Wallworth while accepting her Crystal Award at the 2020 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.
Climate Change
This chart shows the history of temperatures in Australia
A series of weather maps shows how the country has warmed over the past century.
Australia
5 global efforts to tackle Australian bushfires
As the bushfires rage in Australia, people from around the world are doing their part to try to reduce the damage caused.
Climate Change
The terror of Australia’s bushfires in 3 stark graphics
After severe drought and extreme temperatures, the fire season in Australia this year has brought unprecedented deforestation.
Australia
Australia bushfires: 5 things to know about the crisis
Australia's 2019 bushfires have ripped through the country. Here are five things you need to know about them, from CO2 levels to the destruction of nature.