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Emerging Technologies

This project is cleaning up abandoned fish farms in the seas around Greece

‘Ghost farms’ can have harmful impacts on biodiversity and local communities. Here’s how a project in Greece is working to clean up its abandoned fish farms.

David Elliott

July 1, 2024

UN Secretary-General António Guterres speaks about the new UN Global Principles on Information Integrity.

Emerging Technologies

Tech companies must 'acknowledge the damage', says UN, and other digital technology stories you need to know

UN Secretary-General tells tech firms to acknowledge damage; Nvidia becomes world’s most valuable company; McDonald’s halts AI technology in drive thrus

Cathy Li

July 1, 2024

Andrzej Duda, President of Poland; Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum; Li Qiang, Premier of the People's Republic of China; Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of Viet Nam; speaking in the Opening Plenary session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2024 in Dalian, People's Republic of China, 25 June 2024. Dalian International Conference Center - ROOM. Copyright: World Economic Forum / Benedikt von Loebell

Economic Growth

China on track for growth target, and other economics stories to read this week

Top economy stories: China confident of 5% growth in 2024; Manufacturing activity uneven globally; Argentina enters technical recession, and more.

Kate Whiting

July 1, 2024

Impressions from the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2024 in Dalian, People's Republic of China,Â 24 June 2024. Dalian International Conference Center. Copyright: World Economic Forum/Sikarin Fon Thanachaiary

Energy Transition

The countries making progress in the energy transition – plus other top energy stories

Energy on the agenda at AMNC 'Summer Davos'; The countries making progress on energy transition; Global fossil fuel consumption hit record high in 2023.

Roberto Bocca

June 28, 2024

Urban Transformation

Cities make progress on air quality, and other urban transformation stories you need to read

Top city and urbanization stories: Robotaxies coming to Austin, Texas, and Miami, Florida; Cities' spending power falling; Heatwaves hit cities across the globe.

Lisa Chamberlain

June 28, 2024

Climate technologies must develop to speed up the race to net zero

Emerging Technologies

Why innovative climate technology requires global collaboration to take off

Tackling the climate crisis necessitates a reshaping of the energy framework, which must consider global dependence on energy resources and infrastructure.

Ayla Majid

June 28, 2024

Industry4.0 and IoT(Internet of Things). Factory automation system. AI(Artificial Intelligence). Advanced energy solutions

Energy Transition

How to unlock a $500 billion investment opportunity in advanced energy solutions and reach net zero

The business case for advanced energy solutions must show how the benefits outweigh higher costs versus legacy solutions, and how to meet those costs.

Maciej Kolaczkowski and Jeremy Williams

June 28, 2024

The Forum has held its annual 'Summer Davos' in China since 2007.

Forum Institutional

AMNC24: Five things to know about the 'Summer Davos' in China

What just happened at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions? Here are five key takeaways from the Summer Davos, whose theme was ‘Next Frontiers for Growth’.

Gayle Markovitz

June 28, 2024

Health and Healthcare Systems

How health economics is redefining climate-resilient healthcare

Healthcare is a huge emitter of global greenhouse gases. Systemic change is needed to advance sustainable practices - that's where health economics can help.

Charlotte Ashton

June 28, 2024

China has emerged as a major driver of global innovation.

Economic Growth

Why China is making innovation the new engine of growth

The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions highlights China's innovation leadership and fosters global cooperation for a better world.

Liming Chen

June 28, 2024

Shanghai Skyline Panoramic: China is shifting from high-speed GDP growth in to a focus on advanced technology and manufacturing.

Economic Growth

How China’s shifting industries are reshaping its long-term growth model

As China transitions from its traditional growth drivers, it is focusing on advanced technology and manufacturing to sustain economic momentum.

Francisco Betti

June 28, 2024

Women in war and conflict zones often have the most knowledge about how best to help their communities.

Resilience, Peace and Security

Why we must listen to the unsung 'sheroes' of war

Humanitarian actors, funders, and policymakers must trust that women in war zones can be leaders and include them in decision-making and resolution efforts.

Michelle Nunn

June 28, 2024

Energy Transition

Why an energy company is building the world's biggest plane

Energy company Radia is building the world’s biggest plane to transport huge wind turbine blades to bring offshore turbines on shore, driving the creation of renewable energy.

Michael Purton

June 27, 2024

In China, generation-side and grid-side energy storage dominate, making up 97% of newly deployed energy storage capacity in 2023.

Energy Transition

The next step for China’s clean energy transition: industrial and commercial storage deployment

China’s industrial and commercial energy storage is poised for robust growth after showing great market potential in 2023, yet critical challenges remain.

Kristen Panerali and Zhang Xun

June 27, 2024

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