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SDG 09: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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4th Industrial Revolution
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4th Industrial Revolution
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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Road to COP26
COP26 outcomes aren’t satisfying, but they should leave us hopeful. Here’s why
The Glasgow Pact offered few easy wins against expected COP26 outcomes, but there were critical signs of progress seen beyond the negotiation tables at this month's climate summit.
Road to COP26
How construction innovations are enabling the transition to a circular economy
The construction sector's emissions account for about 40% of global GHG emissions. These industry innovations show how construction can be made circular.
SDG 13: Climate Action
The world's "largest neighbourhood" of 3D-printed homes to be built in US
100 3D-printed homes will be created by construction companies BIG and ICON, forming a neighbourhood in Austin, Texas. Work is scheduled to start in 2022.
SDG 07: Affordable and Clean Energy
These are the winners of the New Champions Awards 2021
Winners of the New Champions Awards for 2021 are out. The World Economic Forum’s New Champions companies explore business models, technologies and strategies needed during the Fourth Indu...
Road to COP26
COP26: 5 leaders from tough-to-decarbonize industries explain how to get to net zero
Insights from 5 CEOs behind the First Movers Coalition at COP26
Road to COP26
Industry Transition Goals: Setting up COP26 for success
Sectoral net-zero agreements, bringing together government and industry, could deliver a successful COP26 – and ensure we hit the ground running after.
SDG 04: Quality Education
Global Shapers Community Celebrating a Decade of Impact
The World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community, a network of young people who volunteer their time and experiences to drive dialogue, action and change celebrates its 10 Year Anniver...
Emerging Technologies
What is 'futures studies' and how can it help us improve our world?
We spoke with futurist Dr. Stuart Candy about the latest developments in the field of futures studies and how it can help solve pressing global challenges.
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
The world's most innovative countries
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has released its 2021 Global Innovation Index, with Switzerland topping the rankings with a score of 65.5 out of 100.
Supply Chain and Transport
Managing third-party risks? Here's how a holistic approach can help
Supply chain attacks can have operational, financial and reputational consequences for business and industries. A new approach to third-party risk can help
Road to COP26
From UNGA to COP26: What's needed next for climate action
Four key areas addressed last week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York will be crucial to for a substantive climate agreement at COP26 in just six weeks.
SDIS2021
4 industry leaders on what it takes to go circular
As part of the Sustainable Development Impact Summit, we asked four executives prioritizing the circular economy about lessons learned from the transition.
Sustainable Development Impact Summit
How effective leaders bridge ‘say/do’ gaps for sustainability: Russell Reynolds Associates’ Clarke Murphy
The firm talked to the Meet the Leader podcast about its just-released report that unearths some surprising findings regarding what leaders need to meet sustainability goals.
SDIS2021
Take the 1 Billion Lives Challenge to close the digital divide
Only half of the world is online – and cost is the critical barrier. The EDISON Alliance will accelerate digital inclusion for 1 billion people – here's how.
SDIS2021
How companies can play both offense and defense in the carbon race
Companies leading the energy transition both mitigate risks and proactively create new value. Answering these four questions can set them up for success.