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The Davos Agenda 2021
The zero that every investment portfolio needs
To address climate change effectively, investors must steer their entire portfolios towards climate neutrality.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Long-Term Investing, Infrastructure and Development
Arts and Culture
Why preserving cultural landmarks in a warming climate may mean transforming them
Venice is just one example of the challenges of preserving iconic landmarks that are threatened by the effects of climate change, from rising seas to wildfires.
COVID-19
Why 'building back better' needs national investment for people and planet
Building back better will require governments to increase investment and recalibrate national balance sheets by doing more to nurture natural and social capital, writes Professor of Publi...
European Union
This is why one of Europe’s leading economists is calling for an EU development bank
President of the European Investment Bank, Werner Hoyer, makes the case for a European development bank to ensure a level playing field with the US and China.
SDI2020
This is what sustainable infrastructure looks like and why it will fast-track recovery
Sustainable infrastructure can catalyse growth, but it must be economically, socially and technologically compelling to meet the moment and endure beyond it.
SDI2020
How to drive investment into sustainable infrastructure
A new labelling system will mean investors can trust their money is going to projects that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Advanced Manufacturing and Production
These 7 tech investments are critical to building ‘intelligent factories’ after COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic disrupted manufacturing around the world. These cutting-edge technologies could future-proof factories before the next shock.
Emerging Technologies
Here are 4 technology trends from emerging economies
Emerging economies are innovating in ways that are new and unconventional, shaping the digital future for us all. These are the top four developments to watch.
Infrastructure
Why sustainable infrastructure is a key part of rebuilding the post-COVID economy
COVID-19 has shown that access to sustainable infrastructure is far from equitable. Investing in sustainable and resilient infrastructure is critical to rebuilding.
Private Investors
How can impact investors balance the green energy equation?
Renewable energy sources all carry some cost to the environment - which is why impact investors must seek to strike the right balance in their activities.
Africa
Here’s why Africa needs to invest in home-grown science
Scientific priorities for Africa were long determined by people far removed from the continent's challenges. It's time to unleash the power of Africa's own scientists.
COVID-19
Here’s how smart construction could transform home-building after COVID-19
COVID-19 is changing the construction industry. Here are four ways prefab housing, powered by digital technology, could help us provide better, more affordable homes.
Infrastructure
Why COVID-19 stimulus needs to account for future infrastructure risks
Coronavirus stimulus measures should focus on projects that not only grow the economy, but also anticipate the impact of future risks like climate change.
Climate Change
To solve the climate crisis, we need an investment revolution
The scale of the climate crisis and its potential impacts mean we need a scientific and investment revolution to tackle it. Here's how to get started.
Future of Mobility
Israel’s 'smart commuting' shows what public transport could be like after COVID-19
Here's how the COVID-19 crisis drove mobility innovation in Israel - and what's needed to keep that innovation going.