Putting people at the centre of the green transition
Ensuring fairness in the distribution of costs and benefits in the green transition can ensure accelerated action on climate.
Clean air is a valuable economic asset. Here are 4 steps to achieve it
The annual death toll due to outdoor air pollution now stands at 8 million people worldwide. Here's how we can accelerate collective action for clean air.
Why investing in land is a business imperative for a sustainable future
COP16 will highlight how drought, desertification and land degradation threaten our ecosystems and economies. How can we get businesses to invest in land?
Climate change impacts women more. We must legislate to protect their health
Health was at long last put formally on the climate change agenda at COP28 – but we must move to protect the women's health that has been disproportionately affected.
Investing in trees: global companies are protecting and restoring forests
Over 100 companies have committed to investing in trees by conserving, restoring, and growing over 12 billion trees in over 100 countries.
Innovation and Adaptation in the Climate Crisis: Technology for the New Normal
The impacts of climate change are increasing in frequency and intensity. Nearly half of the world’s population lives in regions that are vulnerable to these impacts. Virtually every secto...
Delivering on the European Green Deal: A Private-Sector Perspective
This report examines the actions undertaken by the World Economic Forum’s CEO Action Group for the European Green Deal, using examples and experiences in various areas and placing Group-s...
Quantifying the Impact of Climate Change on Human Health
This report written by the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, provides an in-depth economic analysis of how climate change will reshape health landscapes over the n...
1.5°C is a physical limit: Here’s why this target can’t be negotiated
1.5°C is a physical limit beyond which Earth systems enter the danger zone of cascading climate tipping points that propel further warming.
These climate disasters could reshape global health and economy
Climate change is expected to have a huge impact on millions of lives & economy by 2050. Here are the 3 types of climate disasters that will cause the greatest loss.
2023 was the world’s hottest year since records began
Scientists say the evidence is clear that climate change is happening now. Extreme weather is the largest risk facing the world in 2024. As well as in the next 10 years, according to the ...
Data to watch in 2024, from digital jobs to climate change and health
Here are some of the metrics and insights coming out of World Economic Forum data that will inform discussions at Davos 2024 and will shape the year ahead.