UNICEF gives advice on practical ways that companies and the private sector can support child refugees and their families fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.]]>
The world faces unprecedented challenges caused by our current approach to production and consumption. These innovators have the solutions to change that. ]]>
Economic sanctions have been used as a tool of war for centuries. Their main objective is to deter bad behaviour and enforce behavioural change in targeted states. ]]>
A Black female leader gives her perspective on the steps other leaders and their organisations can and should take to empower women and minorities at work.]]>
Prioritising female leadership and expertise in rural conservation projects could help create a more sustainable future for communities across Africa.]]>
Young Global Leaders discuss how they are working to overcome unconscious workplace bias and create more representative power structures in their workplaces.]]>
New policies must foster collaboration and encourage businesses and consumers to reduce carbon emissions from heating and cooling buildings and transport. ]]>
Based on the work of the Forum's Responsible Use of Technology project here are 3 future trends to look out for in the ethical use of technology. ]]>
30 CEOs and Chairpersons from five continents have called on world leaders to re-engage on trade reform.]]>
Clean-energy corporate power purchase agreements (CPPA) are a key tool for corporations targeting 100% renewable energy procurement. Here's how they work.]]>
As Raul Castro resigns as Communist chief, we look back over the past few years of Cuba-US relations. ]]>
The world faces unprecedented challenges caused by our current approach to production and consumption. These innovators think they have the solutions to change that. ]]>
Family businesses have the long-term vision, stewardship and values-driven strategy that can boost post-pandemic recovery and create a more sustainable economic model for future generations.]]>
Long-term change takes a combination of vision, focus - and the creativity to adapt. Learn one CEO's approach in this week's Meet the Leader podcast. ]]>
The Forum on Wednesday convened its latest Great Reset virtual meeting, centered on the theme "A New Deal for Business." ]]>
Scientists have gotten closer to understanding the origin of the COVID-19 disease in bats, mask wearers touch their face less frequently and other news.]]>
Oxford-AstraZeneca and CanSino Biologics vaccines show early success; new treatment claims to reduce the risk of severe disease; and Symptom app reveals six distinct types of COVID-19.
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COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated our dependency on technology. Engineers need new support and training to understand the impact of the tech they create. ]]>
Empirical evidence and deepening scientific consensus continue to reinforce the benefits of widespread mask usage to ward off COVID-19. ]]>
COVID-19 has added severe challenges to an international trade regime already strained by geopolitical, societal, economic and environmental tensions. ]]>
The efforts of regional organizations offer important lessons to ensuring the global coordination needed to recover from the crisis.]]>
Artificial intelligence, or AI, could help us respond to the coronavirus. But first, we must ask serious questions about reliability, safety and fairness.]]>
The coronavirus crisis has amplified growing calls for resilient and adaptable infrastructure projects that are sustainable and technologically advanced.]]>
Tracking technologies could help monitor the spread of coronavirus, yet they also raise privacy questions. Here are four ways to ensure responsible use.]]>
With coronavirus increasing demand for connectivity, here's how governments can help, including ensuring access and affordability of digital services.]]>
The World Economic Forum has built a new visual tool that offers a dynamic closer look at the spread of confirmed cases within several European nations. ]]>
Foreign direct investment in the digital economy can help bring technology, know-how, jobs and growth to developing countries recovering from coronavirus. ]]>
Assessing needs and priorities and mapping them over time using a 'three horizons framework' can help governments, businesses and individuals recover.]]>
Coronavirus is a reminder of our dysfunctional relationship with nature. Studies show deforestation and the loss of wildlife cause infectious disease. ]]>
Informal networks including community organizations and faith-based groups are filling gaps to help vulnerable people during the coronavirus outbreak.]]>
Governments and businesses will need to work together to stop the further spread of coronavirus and prevent an unprecedented global economic collapse. ]]>
As the economic disruption caused by COVID-19 threatens millions of livelihoods in Bangladesh, the government must work with businesses to support workers.]]>
Inaccurate content proliferating online can have particularly dire consequences during the coronavirus emergency. Here's how some companies are responding.]]>
Hundreds of countries have now implemented coronavirus-related travel restrictions and border shutdowns, creating an unprecedented impact on mobility.]]>
A focus on nature could provide opportunities to recover from this pandemic, as well as prevent future such crises.]]>
Autonomous vehicles could help alleviate the strain on delivery services while reducing the risk of exposure for citizen - if regulations support them.]]>
Social intrapreneurs, who work within companies to develop solutions for social or environmental problems, can help aid communities, a new report finds.]]>
COVID-19 has shown how inaccessible public transportation options are for the most vulnerable population. Here's why we need innovation and solutions.]]>
Stakeholders should heed an important lesson from the last financial downturn in 2008: Recovery is only possible through coordinated global action.]]>
New World Economic Forum research shows between 80% and 90% of people consume news and entertainment for an average of 24 hours during a typical week.]]>
Leaders must avoid examining risks in isolation and instead adopt the mindset of systems thinking, relying on a multi-layered process to determine risks.]]>
As cybercriminals exploit the crisis, passwords are one of the most vulnerable targets. Getting rid of passwords can improve security and lower costs.]]>
The US's historical aversion to big government meant some places have been free to pursue relatively aggressive - and successful - containment measures.]]>
Many are facing mental health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, with those at risk of abuse and facing job uncertainty among those most vulnerable.]]>
As many companies adopt work-from-home policies, cybercriminals are targeting companies and individuals. Here's how they can protect themselves online.]]>
Maximizing the potential of AI to help us in the current coronavirus crisis requires maximizing human knowledge and creativity to innovative solutions.]]>
We can't afford to lock down. Trade decisions made now will shape whether we have diverse, cost-effective and accessible sources of supply in the future.]]>
How will a country of 1.3 billion people with a high density of population avoid spreading coronavirus? Here are ideas for the public and private sectors.]]>
Here are six examples of social innovators creating solutions, from communicating facts, offering telehealth services and creating microfinance loans.]]>
From perfume to hand sanitiser, TVs to face masks, companies around the world are repurposing their production lines to help save lives and livelihoods. ]]>
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