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Future of Media, Entertainment and Sport
This chart shows how reading for pleasure is declining in the US
The time an average American spends reading declined from 23 minutes per day in 2004, to just 16 minutes in 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mental Health
The biggest threats to children’s mental health, according to parents
Parents say the pandemic, grief, uncertainty and social media are some of the main threats to their children's mental health, according to a new survey.
Workforce and Employment
This is how COVID-19 hit youth employment in Europe - and how it can recover
COVID-19 badly impacted youth employment in the European Union, but 2021 saw signs of a recovery, new data indicates.
Youth Perspectives
These young, global leaders are building a sustainable and inclusive future
The Young Global Leaders of 2022 are pioneers of sustainability and inclusivity. Here's how they are confronting major global challenges.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Bold use of green tech can foster a new era of sustainable growth
New green tech, from vertical farming to 3D printing and plant-based meat, can reconcile economic progress with the production limits of our planet.
Sustainable Development
Gen Z cares about sustainability more than anyone else – and is starting to make others feel the same
Young, tech-savvy and connected: why today’s 20-somethings make buying decisions that consider the planet’s well-being more than other generations.
United States
In which key areas do US adults think life is harder for younger generations?
The majority of Americans believe young adults have a harder time than their parents' generation in key areas like saving for the future or buying a home.
Mental Health
How to talk to children about mental health - an expert explains
The world is facing a mental health crisis for children and adolescents, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and historic underfunding.
Youth Perspectives
Children have better lives but worse mental health than their parents, say young people
Young people think children today have better lives than their parents did growing up and will be wealthier than their parents, a new study has found.
Davos Agenda 2022
Leading with trust - 9 Young Global Leaders explain how
With a ravaging pandemic and challenging times, trust between global leaders plays a fundamental role in tackling social change with values and leadership.
Davos Agenda 2022
In a divided world, music can help to bring us back together
Music can be a powerful unifier – and we need it more than ever, argues Marin Alsop, who is creating the opening concert for this year's Annual Meeting in Davos.
Davos Agenda 2022
Reframing the role of educators: five ways to maintain childlike optimism
Teaching that encourages optimism, innovation and empowerment helps students work harder and make a difference in the world, according to this NGO.
Davos Agenda 2022
For a better future for children and young people, we need to innovate
Years of progress towards greater equity has been set back by COVID. Creating a better future for young people will require an entrepreneurial approach.
Global Health
Study: How much does age affect our priorities?
Most people mention family, occupation and material well-being when describing what makes their lives meaningful. But, the youngest and oldest adults vary.
Future of Work
Young and ethnic minority workers were hardest hit at the start of COVID, but not anymore
The employment and hours of ethnic minorities recovered faster than the white ethnic majority.