Agenda articles

COP28: Bridging the climate finance gap in Africa and beyond

The climate finance gap poses a threat to Africa's climate change efforts: adaptation, mitigation and resilience. An innovative financing approach is needed.

5 ways Asia-Pacific economies can operationalize AI to unlock economic opportunity

For Asia-Pacific countries to succeed in the age of AI — and particularly generative AI — their economies require a sufficient level of AI readiness.

Why we need cybersecurity of AI: ethics and responsible innovation

When we observe a new technology trend, we expect threats to cybersecurity to arise, but with strong leadership we can take steps now to limit this threat.

How philanthropy can mobilize actors in the capital stack to accelerate action on climate and nature

Philanthropy can play an important role in meeting global net-zero targets by mobilizing actors in the capital stack to accelerate innovation on climate.

This is one of the world’s largest – and most profitable – criminal activities, according to INTERPOL

The illegal wildlife trade makes up to $20 billion a year, with environmental and human consequences, including biodiversity loss. Here’s what needs to happen.

INC-3: Here’s what happened at the UN global plastics treaty talks

Kwame Asamoa Mensa-Yawson of Ghana National Plastic Action Partnership talks to Radio Davos about INC-3 and progress on a global plastics treaty.

How blockchain can improve data security in healthcare

Technology may be improving healthcare, but it's also driving a rise in data breaches. Blockchain could minimize the risks.

COP28: Are businesses doing enough to adapt to climate change and manage risk? 

As COP28 delegates discuss the first Global Stocktake on climate action, the World Economic Forum has surveyed businesses on climate change adaptation efforts to date. Here are the findings.

How climate-related financial disclosure is shaping Japan's sustainable future

An increasing number of Japanese companies are choosing to report the impact of climate change on their activities – putting the country ahead of the global curve.

Lithium is not oil: A critical minerals perspective on what makes a resilient energy transition

The green transition has raised fears of new dependencies on critical minerals like lithium. Here's why these concerns are overblown and what we can do.

A roundup of Africa's climate action in 2023

Africa is making strides in climate action, with a focus on securing climate finance, establishing carbon markets, and implementing supportive policies.

New research links nanoplastics to Parkinson’s and some types of dementia

A new study links nanoplastics to Parkinson's disease, suggesting they may trigger brain changes linked to the condition and some types of dementia.