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Davos 2023
Unlocking renewable energy future in emerging markets
The World Economic Forum is working with its partners to explore solutions to unlock capital for renewable energy investments in developing economies.
Air Pollution
Businesses tackle air pollution and climate change
Through a new partnership with the Clean Air Fund, the World Economic Forum has committed to accelerating solutions to air pollution.
Cities and Urbanization
Our Alliance is creating smart city governance
Led by the Forum, the G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance is the largest global initiative of its kind, promoting smart city governance
UpLink
How a new generation of entrepreneurs is tackling the world’s biggest challenges head on
Our open digital platform connects innovators with investors, topical experts, global organizations and government bodies who have the ability to scale their solutions.
Cities and Urbanization
A net zero carbon future for cities
The World Economic Forum is convening stakeholders with a role to play for global cities to have a chance of reaching the net zero carbon goal for by 2030.
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AMNC 2023
Clean power across industry is key to China achieving net zero. Here are two approaches that can accelerate its use
Cities and Urbanization
Vancouver shows how cities can develop better infrastructure planning and development
UpLink
Meet the 16 innovators that are leading the charge on circular transformation
The Metaverse
Consumer, enterprise or industrial? The 3 main ways we are using the ‘metaverse’ explained
Davos 2023
Why the response to the energy crisis must embrace an accelerated and balanced transition
Davos 2023
Here’s how business leaders can prepare for systemic cybersecurity events
Davos 2023
How can we accelerate the green energy transition in Asia-Pacific? 3 leaders weigh in
Davos 2023
30 digital solutions to power decarbonization for industries at scale
Davos 2023
The social and green jobs the world needs to fill
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
How to develop sustainable travel products customers want
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
The promise and challenges of sustainable travel products
Cities and Urbanization
Smart city planning must work for both private business and public citizens
The Digital Economy
Understanding the macroeconomic impact of cryptocurrency and stablecoin economics
COP28
6 insights on financing clean energy projects in emerging economies
Climate Change
How to transition to an era of smart heat pumps
Emerging Technologies
Cryptocurrency regulation is changing. Here's what you need to know
Energy Transition
This is how to accelerate the move from coal to renewables in emerging markets
Davos 2022
Action on clean hydrogen is needed to deliver net-zero by 2050. Here's how
Davos 2022
Digital solutions can reduce global emissions by up to 20%. Here’s how
Davos 2022
Cities are poised to reinvent public-private collaborations, but they need help
Energy Transition
How China is decarbonizing the electricity supply for aluminium
The Digital Economy
Cryptocurrency regulation: where are we now, and where are we going?
UpLink
These 17 innovators are helping accelerate the transition to a global circular economy
Climate Change
A cleaner future for coal power plants and coal-reliant communities
Mining and Metals
5 talent sourcing strategies for the future workforce of mining and metals companies
Future of Media, Entertainment and Sport
Why diversity is critical to media and entertainment - and how to achieve it
The Digital Transformation of Business
9 ways to foster a people-centric digital culture
Cybercrime
The average ransomware demand is now $170K. Here's how we can fight back
Future of Media, Entertainment and Sport
What can China tell us about the future of social commerce and content?
Climate Change
How to build public trust in a sustainable energy future
Podcasts
SDG 07: Affordable and Clean Energy
Energy transition - have global crises stalled progress on climate goals?
Has the war in Ukraine and the resulting pressure on energy prices stalled the move away from fossil fuels? The World Economic Forum's 'Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2022' report ...
Paul Daugherty: Radically Human
Paul Daugherty is the Chief Technology Officer at Accenture and co-author of Radically Human: How New Technology Is Transforming Business and Shaping Our Future. In this episode, he discu...
Energy Transition
What does the future look like for energy, and for our jobs?
Ahead of the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, we look at two issues that will be at the heart of many discussions: energy and jobs. We discuss a new report, Securing the...
Davos 2023
Davos 2023 Day 3: global collaboration in the metaverse
On Day 3 at Davos 2023, we enter the metaverse to experience the Forum’s Global Collaboration Village, hear why inflation may have peaked, but prices haven’t, and speak to astronaut Matth...
Private Investors
Apps, bots and 'finfluencers': how to navigate the changing world of investing
If you’re lucky enough to have some spare cash to invest, how do you decide where to put it? In the past few years the answer to that question may have changed. The rise of robo-advisers ...
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Ogan Kose
Managing Director, Strategy, Trading and Risk ManagementOusmène Mandeng
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Constanza Movsichoff
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Karen O’Regan
Managing Director; Head, StrategyDavid Rabley
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