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World Economic Forum honours 25 Young Scientists under the age of 40 in recognition of their contribution to cutting-edge research The 2020 cohort features 25 leading academic from 14 countries across the world Meet the Young Scientists here Geneva, Switzerland, 26 May 2020 – The World Economic Forum today announces its Class of 2020 Young …
16 user rights make up the newly launched Presidio Principles – the foundational values for a decentralized future This ‘Blockchain Bill of Rights’ establishes a global baseline for building blockchain applications that respect participant rights, safeguard data and protect users It was developed for over a year by the World Economic Forum Global Blockchain Council, …
Innovation and solutions are at the forefront of the first Virtual Ocean Dialogues, a summit to fast-track actions for a healthier ocean and planet hosted by the Friends of Ocean Action and UN Ocean Envoy with the World Economic Forum. Heads of State and Government, leaders from business, civil society, science and young innovator communities …
The world faces four main challenges: climate change, mistrust of leaders, increased geopolitical tension, and the dark side of the technological revolution “Climate change is the defining issue of our time,” António Guterres said “Inclusive multilateralism” would extend beyond national governments to include more participation from local authorities, civil society, business leaders and others For …
Corporate accountability at Davos a ‘step in right direction’ Amsterdam/Davos, 22 January 2020 – With global leaders gathered in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum (WEF), GRI is pressing for action and commitments that support the transition to sustainable and responsible business. GRI chief executive Tim Mohin is participating in the WEF annual meeting in …
Third annual Sustainable Development Impact Summit will take place in New York on 23-24 September The meeting’s aim is to scale up solutions to address the environmental and human crises facing our world Greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity, tropical forests, ocean health, the future of work, gender parity and inclusive growth are among many initiatives …
The World Economic Forum’s annual list of top emerging technologies includes social robots, data storage using DNA, cheaper and safer nuclear reactors and a novel way of reining in rogue proteins Technologies are selected based on their potential to have a mainstream impact on societies and economies within five years Dalian, People’s Republic of China, …
Geneva, Switzerland, 21 May 2019 – The World Economic Forum announced today that Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies, Singapore, will join its Board of Trustees. Tharman’s lifelong career in public service, in which he has occupied senior positions in government, provides the World Economic Forum with valuable insight and experience …
Businesses and governments are actively working towards creating a circular economy for plastics It is in developing countries that the challenge of plastic pollution is most formidable, given the paucity of waste management and advanced recycling systems To effect a behaviour change among consumers, alternatives products and actions have to be made convenient and price-competitive …
A wide range of technologies are ready for deployment and will further accelerate the pace of economic progress and social outcomes Globalization 4.0 must be more inclusive and enable equity in economic outcomes Businesses must join governments in defining the shape of Globalization 4.0 and create an optimum governance architecture The Annual Meeting is being …