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Davos 2022
3 ways to fix global trade and drive economic recovery
External pressures and shocks have exposed the fragility of supply chains. We must now defend against risk, expand digitalization and protect global trade.
Davos 2022
7 leaders at Davos 2022 on securing sustainable, resilient supply chains, despite global shocks
If unaddressed, supply chain challenges will hamper recovery and growth. Business leaders at Davos 2022 share how to build supply chain resilience and sustainability.
COVID-19
Shocks, international trade, and diversification: Lessons from the pandemic
Ongoing supply disruptions and future adverse shocks highlight the need for more resilient value chains. Economists argue reshoring is not the solution.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
President Zelensky Warns Of Global Food Crisis
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Ukrainian Farmers Persist As War Disrupts Global Food Supply
Supply Chains
Why War In Ukraine Has Caused A Cooking Oil Shortage
Climate Change
These companies are helping to kick-start demand for clean fuels in transport and industry
COP26 saw the birth of the First Movers Coalition, whose member companies commit to buy low-carbon products. This will drive up demand and reduce costs.
Supply Chains
The race to global vaccine equity amid disrupted supply chains
Vaccine equity: how the World Economic Forum, UNICEF and leading logistics companies have supported inclusive and safe distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
Circular Economy
Earth Day: How 'circular design' can lower carbon emissions
Increased internet use leads to higher carbon emissions and more electronic waste. How can companies harness circular design to help combat this problem?
Supply Chains
Here's why fashion retailers need to know where their cotton comes from
Shoppers care about sustainability, and are demanding higher standards. The fashion industry needs to act to ensure that the origin of cotton is traceable
Supply Chains
3 actions the industry can take to decarbonize shipping
Shipping must run on net-zero energy by 2050. Decarbonizing the entire value chain requires informed investments on everything from fuel to retrofitting.
The Digital Transformation of Business
Does global trade lead to more jobs or just more inequality?
Open trade does create jobs, but these jobs do not always benefit the poorest in society as most workers on low wages lack the skills to secure such work.
Advanced Manufacturing and Production
Lighthouses Live - Global Lighthouse Network - Lighthouses Live 2022 - English
Geo-economics
What Are Sanctions?
Geo-economics
What do sanctions help achieve? An expert explains
Economic sanctions have been used as a tool of war for centuries. Their main objective is to deter bad behaviour and enforce behavioural change in targeted states.