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Geopolitics and trade

Geo-Economics and Politics 5 geopolitical questions for 2025

From conversations with the Forum's Global Future Council on Geopolitics, we explore the questions and dynamics that will frame 2025's geopolitical agenda.

Trade and Investment Value-based trade policies are on the rise. Here’s what businesses need to know.

Business How the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation helped unlock opportunities for small businesses in Cambodia

Trade and Investment Five findings from the latest World Trade Report show how international trade shapes inclusivity

Energy Transition How geopolitics will both hinder and accelerate the global energy transition

Energy Transition How the US election result could affect the energy transition, and other top energy stories

Economic Growth Sustainable trade could be an opportunity for Indonesia. Here’s how

Trade and Investment What's next for global markets after US election, and other global trade news to read this month

Climate Innovation: Pathways to Net Zero

Climate Action COP29: Why it matters and 4 key areas for action

This year's UN COP29 Summit in Baku will be known as the 'finance COP.' Find out why - and what questions leaders hope the conference will resolve.

Nature and Biodiversity Voices for Nature: The call for a new economic model

Climate Action Beyond promises: Why COP29 must secure a $1trn climate finance goal for global action

Global Cooperation Can climate action survive geopolitical upheaval?

Climate Action How India’s philanthropic power leads global climate action

Strengthening Global Health Systems

Health and Healthcare Systems Global leaders are transforming the conversation on women’s health. Here's how

The Global Alliance for Women’s Health urges centring women’s voices in healthcare, improving access to break poverty cycles and ensure equitable care.

Fourth Industrial Revolution C4IR Serbia | Impact On The Ground | How is Serbia diagnosing rare diseases with AI

Health and Healthcare Systems Diabetes: What to know about the 'silent epidemic' that kills nearly 7 million of us every year

Fourth Industrial Revolution What’s next for data driven medicine - and what AI-powered innovation needs now: Insitro CEO Daphne Koller

Health and Healthcare Systems Not just a number: Science is redefining how we understand ageing