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Explore the Forum’s latest opinion articles, timely analyses and explainers from leaders in business, politics, and civil society.

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Sustainable Development

Meeting the UN SDGs: How cultivating interconnected ecosystems can help us get back on track

Meeting the SDGs on time will require a rethink of rules, roles and relationships to create new ecosystems of public and private sector organizations.

Arm Piyachart Isarabhakdee

October 7, 2024

There is currently no global agreed system for coordinating space traffic, which could help prevent unintentional space collisions and improve safety.

Fourth Industrial Revolution

How principles for global information sharing can prevent collisions in space

As the number of objects in space increases, so does the risk of collision and debris. A new report highlights how global information sharing can help.

Richard Dalbello and Mariel Borowitz

October 7, 2024

Emerging Technologies

Snap and Meta unveil new AR glasses – plus other technology news to know

Top tech news: Meta and Snap unveil new augmented-reality glasses; SpaceX capsule docks to collect stranded astronauts; 3D printing used to build new hotel.

Sebastian Buckup

October 7, 2024

Collaboration, disruption and innovation can put the chemicals industry on a sustainable path.

Energy Transition

Compound benefits: Why a shared vision is key to a more sustainable chemicals industry

The high-emitting chemicals industry must innovate to meet net-zero goals amid rising demand – and collaboration is the key

Jade Rodysill and Charlie Tan

October 7, 2024

Street sign for deliveries; urban freight; deliveries, city.

Urban Transformation

Making deliveries more sustainable: 3 lessons to inspire cities in the Global South

These three lessons on collecting, accessing and sharing urban freight data could inspire Global South public-private sustainable transport collaborations.

Marcela Guerrero Casas and Louise Naudé

October 7, 2024

Person holding eyeglasses. The prevalence of short-sightedness in children has been rising, the WHO warns.

Health and Healthcare Systems

Short-sightedness is on the rise - including among kids. Here's what can be done

Almost 3.4 billion people will be short-sighted by 2030 - a growing number of them children. Experts weigh up the link to screens and time spent indoors.

Ewan Thomson and Madeleine North

October 7, 2024

Financial and Monetary Systems

Finance institutions warn of shocks amid global volatility – and other economy stories to read this week

Top economy news from around the world: IMF and Bank of International Settlements warn of future volatility; US jobs rebound; Global factory activity down, and more.

Rebecca Geldard

October 4, 2024

Fourth Industrial Revolution

What to know about generative AI: insights from the World Economic Forum

Generative AI is transforming industries from education to manufacturing, but only with responsible AI governance can outcomes be fair and effective.

Andrea Willige

October 4, 2024

"mental health matters" illustrated on a tablet.

Health and Healthcare Systems

World Mental Health Day: How leaders can prioritize well-being in the workplace

'It starts with leadership culture,' says Diana Han, Chief of Health and Well-Being at Unilever, in the lead-up to World Mental Health Day.

Kate Whiting

October 4, 2024

A DNA double helix rests on a field of ACGTs and binary numbers

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Synthetic biology: how to screen for DNA danger now and for the future

As we create new DNA molecules, it is essential that we rigorously screen for high-risk sequence patterns, but scale and a lack of standardized processes pose a significant challenge.

Hyunjun Park and Brian Turczyk

October 4, 2024

Europe's economic clout and geopolitical standing depend on its capacity to innovate.

Financial and Monetary Systems

The European Innovation Council: Europe's €10 billion bet on seizing the global tech initiative

The European Innovation Council aims to rebuild the continent's standing in global tech innovation by providing finance and strategic insight to new players.

Yousef Yousef

October 4, 2024

Emerging Technologies

How different countries are navigating the uncertainty of digital asset regulation in a complex election year

A new report by the World Economic Forum assesses how different countries are approaching digital asset regulation.

Sandra Waliczek

October 4, 2024

The Statue of Liberty against a clear blue sky: Each September, leaders on nature and the climate crisis descend on New York for Climate Week.

Climate Action

7 key messages from New York Climate Week 2024

New York Climate Week 2024 showcased the need for Indigenous inclusion, transparent corporate climate action and collaboration over competition.

Gill Einhorn

October 3, 2024

Cropped shot of computer programmers working on new code; youth unemployment

Jobs and the Future of Work

Why investing in the future should mean investing in youth

Even with global youth unemployment at a 15-year low, companies must continue to create opportunities for decent work for the young people of the world.

Laurent Freixe

October 3, 2024

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