Agenda articles

Why it's time for a coordinated global approach to plastic pollution

As the UN negotiate a plastic pollution treaty, Nestlé and Danone's CEOs call for all those in the supply chain to collaborate to end plastic pollution.

How immersive technology is transforming education, healthcare and beyond

Beyond gaming, immersive technologies can be used in areas such as education and healthcare – highlighting the need for responsible standards and development.

WHO issues new list of interventions to tackle non-communicable diseases

WHO has approved an updated list of interventions and policies that are cost-effective and efficient in preventing and treating noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).

How big tech and AI can make early warning systems more effective

The WMO is working with big tech companies, aiming to ensure that everyone in the world is protected by early warning systems within the next five years.

4 must-read books for the summer, according to psychologist Adam Grant

Organizational psychologist, author and Wharton professor Adam Grant picks his top reads for the summer – and they cover everything from perfectionism to AI.

The economic costs of extreme weather are soaring, but number of deaths is falling fast. Here’s why

The economic costs of weather, climate and water-related disasters have surged in the past 50 years. So why is there a reverse trend in number of deaths?

How to folllow the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2023

The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2023 will take place 27-29 June 2023. Here's all the information you need to follow #AMNC23.

Don't be an AI tourist. Learn how to maximize your data

Companies are rushing to adopt generative AI – but few of them know how to put models in practice that are specific to their area of business

Could the IKEA approach help assemble truly patient-centric healthcare?

The furniture giant's simple, participatory model shows how integrating patients further into the system could improve healthcare for all.

Scientists confirm that Montreal Protocol has slowed the loss of Arctic sea ice

A new study finds that the Montreal Protocol, which aims to protect the ozone layer, has also had the unexpected benefit of slowing Arctic sea ice loss.

Women in developing countries need more support to thrive in e-commerce

E-commerce can empower women economically in developing countries. But women small business owners face challenges like lack of internet access and credit.

How can we mitigate the impact of flash droughts?

According to a new study climate change is making flash droughts more common and severe. These droughts develop rapidly and can devastate crops and livestock.