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EVs are an important part of the climate transition — but switching to them must be done sustainably and in a manner that ensures consistency.

Electric vehicles are key to the energy transition - but the switch must be sustainable. Here's why

OPINION: Switching to electric vehicles is undoubtedly key to the climate transition — but as demand slows, a foot on the brake pedal may not be a bad thing.

Lisa Donahue and Vance Scott

April 28, 2024

Energy Transition

How can public and private sector collaboration accelerate the energy transition? Industry experts explain

A global energy transition is necessary to curb the climate crisis and mitigate the stark disparities in energy access around the world.

Spencer Feingold

April 28, 2024

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Energy Transition

Why a multi-fuel infrastructure network is key to transport and heavy industry’s energy transition

Embracing a multi-fuel future needs more than just new energy sources – it needs resilient digital and physical infrastructure. Developing a networked infrastructure of port-anchored industrial clusters will be key for the transition.

Margi Van Gogh and Jörgen Sandström

April 28, 2024

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Forum Institutional

Day 1 #SpecialMeeting24: Key insights and what to know

The World Economic Forum's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development takes place in Saudi Arabia from 28-29 April 2024.

Gayle Markovitz

April 27, 2024

This year's World Economic Forum Special Meeting is being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Forum Institutional

#SpecialMeeting24: What to know about the programme and who's coming

This year's #SpecialMeeting24 convenes leaders from diverse spheres to discuss Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development.

Mirek Dušek and Maroun Kairouz

April 27, 2024

A man uses a laptop on a street at a business district in Tokyo, Japan.

Financial and Monetary Systems

The latest on the US economy, and other economics stories to read

Top economy stories: Lastest on the US economy; Bank of Japan keeps interest rates steady; Warning over incomes in Sub-Saharan Africa, and more.

Joe Myers

April 26, 2024

Forum Institutional

Climate finance: What are debt-for-nature swaps and how can they help countries?

Debt-for-nature swaps could provide $100 billion to restore nature and help countries adapt to climate change, according to a report. But what are they?

Kate Whiting

April 26, 2024

Wind turbines on a snowy mountain: Members of the World Economic Forum’s Advanced Energy Solutions are leading in making clean energy viable.

Energy Transition

Advanced energy solutions: The innovators scaling up clean power

Many of the innovations we need to get to zero are already out there – how can we scale up advanced energy solutions quickly? This week on Radio Davos.

Robin Pomeroy and Sophia Akram

April 26, 2024

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Emerging Technologies

Stanford just released its annual AI Index report. Here's what it reveals

Stanford University has released its AI Index report, covering trends such as public perceptions of AI, how it's outperforming humans on tasks, and more.

James Fell

April 26, 2024

Saudi Arabia and India have both outlined their strategies for the development of the bioeconomy in their own countries.

Emerging Technologies

Saudi Arabia and India: A bioeconomy match made in heaven?

Saudi Arabia and India have vast potential to cooperate in the bioeconomy. That could mean investment in biofuels, bioservices or healthcare applications.

Alok Medikepura Anil and Uwaidh Al Harethi

April 26, 2024

Business

The world's top businesses do these 4 things to thrive in turbulent times

From geopolitical risk to climate and economic pressures, nurturing business growth is more complicated than ever. But some firms are thriving. Here's how.

Simon Freakley

April 26, 2024

Kevlar is a remarkably durable and resilient material — we could learn from that.

Global Cooperation

What bullet-proof Kevlar teaches us about cooperation and resilience

Kevlar is more than the sum of its parts — and, by adopting that same model that helps Kevlar stop bullets, we can bolster global resilience to shocks.

Aba Schubert

April 26, 2024

The future internet will be characterized by a convergent set of technologies such as extended reality, artificial intelligence and blockchain.

Emerging Technologies

Future of the internet: Why we need convergence and governance for sustained growth

As new technologies converge, we also need trustworthy digital governance to ensure the future internet is safe, sustainable and equitable for all.

Thomas Beckley and Ross Genovese

April 25, 2024

Tech startup, Zum, has reduced school bus journey times.

Education and Skills

What helped this founder pivot and help modernize the largest transit system in the US?

Mother and entrepreneur Ritu Narayan shares the two questions that helped her scale her startup, Zum - a process that can help all founders grow their impact.

Johnny Wood and Linda Lacina

April 25, 2024

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