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Banking and Capital Markets
Yes, ESG is complicated. Together, we can simplify it.
A coherent, comprehensive system of corporate disclosure is needed to ensure markets can understand risks and opportunities related to social and environmental issues.
Institutional Investors
We asked more than 110 investors how they plan for the unexpected. Here’s what we found out
From climate change, water security and demographic shifts to geopolitics, low and negative real long-term interest rates and technological evolution: institutional investors must respond...
Chemical and Materials Industry
COVID-19 is challenging the way we think of chemical industry trends. This is how
The growing instability of the world means long-term strategy based on trends forecasting has become difficult. The chemical industry must adopt new management practices in response.
Future of Health and Healthcare
How can we safeguard and improve the future of global health?
Global health policy experts will discuss the future of healthcare at The Partnership for Health System Sustainability and Resilience's virtual summit.
Climate Change
For climate policies to stay on track we must prepare for transition risks
Policymakers must prepare for “transition risks” that bold climate policies may trigger. A systematic approach is needed to avoid small risks escalating.
United States
Here’s what flood damage is predicted to cost America by 2051
Over 4m homes in Florida, California, South Carolina and Texas are at substantial risk from flooding but most aren't required to have flood insurance.
Vaccination
COVID-19: The $4 trillion cost of not vaccinating everyone
It is in developed countries’ economic interest to ensure that vaccines are equally distributed to developing countries, writes an economist.
Global Risks
What can we learn from Nicaragua’s new, preventative approach to storms?
Nicaragua's disaster risk management approach has helped its response to record-breaking tropical storms in 2020. World Bank experts explain key insights.
Mental Health
Exercise not only helps with mental health - it makes us more creative too, say scientists
Recent studies show physically active participants were more inventive than those with a more sedentary lifestyle – but they were not always happier.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Can you put a price on peace? This study says you can
Conflict and violence cost the world more than $14 trillion a year. Just a 2% reduction in conflict would free up as much money as the global aid budget.
Leadership
Leaders with a 'sustainable mindset' can help solve societal problems
Research, by Russell Reynolds Associates and the United Nations Global Compact, highlights the importance of a 'sustainable mindset' for positive impact.
The Davos Agenda 2021
Why succeeding in the post-COVID era means reassessing corporate risk
Risk management used to be something that appeared in annual assessments – but it must become more agile and robust if businesses are to thrive in a challenging future.
Pandemic Preparedness and Response
How to build more resilient countries after the COVID-19 pandemic
According to Global Risks Report 2021, “infectious diseases” tops the list of short-term critical threats to the world, followed by “livelihood crises.”
Global Risks
These are the 5 biggest risks facing humanity in 2021
Plastics and the Environment
Health crisis: This is how much waste is being burned in the open every year
For low-income countries without energy-from-waste plants, burning trash out in the open is sometimes the only viable option, but this has serious health implications.