Helping small and medium enterprises recover from COVID-19 will take a commitment to immediate needs and long-term goals that leverage sustainability and Fourth Industrial Revolution tech...

Bandar Hajjar 05 Jun 2020

Global Governance

How leaders are reacting to the US George Floyd protests

Politicians, including Barack Obama and Pope Francis have spoken out following the death of George Floyd. Speakers condemn actions by law enforcement but also the violent protests that fo...

Harry Kretchmer 04 Jun 2020

Global Risks

WHO ‘especially worried’ over Central and South America; hydroxycholoroquine trial resumes - WHO briefing

The World Health Organization said at a briefing Wednesday it would resume its trial of hydroxychloroquine, while expressing continued concern over the rise of COVID-19 coronavirus cases ...

Linda Lacina 04 Jun 2020

Cybersecurity

What the COVID-19 pandemic teaches us about cybersecurity – and how to prepare for the inevitable global cyberattack

A COVID-like global cyber pandemic is inevitable. Here are 3 lessons from the coronavirus crisis on how the world can better prepare for it and respond.

Nicholas Davis and Algirde Pipikaite 01 Jun 2020

Better Business

5 ways entrepreneurs and SMEs can build resilience in a coronavirus economy

Leaders of SMEs and entrepreneurs must focus on five key areas of resilience across leadership, revenues, the organization, finances and operations during crisis.

Daniel Isenberg, Vincent Onyemah, Elaine Eisenman, and Kevin Mulcahy 26 May 2020

COVID-19

What risks does COVID-19 pose to society in the long-term?

The potential long-term consequences of the pandemic are starting to be revealed. We have a chance, however, to build a better world - and we must take it.

John Scott 26 May 2020

COVID-19

How 2 out of every 5 jobs lost during COVID-19 may not come back

Only three new jobs are created for every 10 layoffs caused by coronavirus, according to new research by the University of Chicago.

University of Chicago · Futurity 25 May 2020

COVID-19

Lessons from China: This is how COVID-19 could affect globalization

The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to trigger the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression - could it spell the permanent end of globalization?

Jun Du, Agelos Delis, Mustapha Douch, and Oleksandr Shepotylo · The Conversation 25 May 2020

COVID-19

Poll: This is how many Americans have shown interest in taking a COVID-19 vaccine

In a recent poll by Reuters and Ipsos, 1 out of 4 of Americans had little or no interest in a COVID-19 vaccine. Fears stem from 'Operation Warp Speed' sacrificing safety for speed.

Joseph Ax and Julie Steenhuysen · Reuters 22 May 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus vaccine search: how we’re preparing to make enough for the whole world

With over 100 possible vaccines being explored as a means of ending the COVID-19 pandemic, eight of these have already made it to clinical trials in humans.

Martina Micheletti and Qasim Rafiq · The Conversation 22 May 2020

Biodiversity

5 reasons why biodiversity matters – to human health, the economy and your wellbeing

Biodiversity is critically important to human health, safety, business and life – but it's declining rapidly. Here's why we must protect our natural ecosystems.

Marie Quinney 22 May 2020

COVID-19

Gita Gopinath on the Great Lockdown, and how has COVID changed our view of risk: this week's World Vs Virus podcast

The 'Great Lockdown' isn't a typical downturn and requires a different and bigger response, IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath says on this week's podcast.

Robin Pomeroy 21 May 2020

COVID-19

‘Building back better’ – here’s how we can navigate the risks we face after COVID-19

The Forum’s Managing Director Saadia Zahidi discusses insights from the COVID-19 Risks Outlook report and the challenges the world will face as it grapples with the impact from the virus ...

Johnny Wood 20 May 2020

Global Risks

5 questions to ask when reading about new research in the media

When reading about new research, especially surrounding COVID-19, it's important to check whether it has been peer reviewed and for supporting studies.

Hassan Vally · The Conversation 20 May 2020

COVID-19

In pictures: Business resumes as lockdowns gradually ease around the world

As COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed in some countries, companies are finding ways to open up again – albeit with novel social distancing measures in place.

Sean Fleming 19 May 2020

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