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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

Solar panels on a lawn, illustrating climate technologies

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

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

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 takeways. from the event 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

A young woman walking between a Porsche and fashion shop window on a street in Beijing: 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

Six months after the devastating conflict in Gaza, CARE spoke to displaced mothers about their current living situation, biggest fears, and their wishes for the future. Women in War

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

Concept of renewable energy storage at bright clean blue sky environment. Modern black photovoltacis, modular battery energy storage system and a wind turbine system in the background. 3d rendering.

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

A futuristic architect, Businessman, Engineer manager using tablet with icon network, Industrial robotics, Automation robot arms machine in intelligent construction site: Manufacturing with AI can identify operational changes that can lead to sustainability.

Manufacturing and Value Chains

How manufacturing with AI can drive a sustainable future

Manufacturing with AI can identify operational changes that result in quantifiable improvements to sustainability and a business's top and bottom lines.

Manoj Mehta

June 27, 2024

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

Manufacturing and Value Chains

AI and beyond: How frontier technologies are reshaping industrial operations

With new technologies reshaping workplaces, here's how knowledge agents will empower workers and automation agents automate tasks in industrial operations.

Kiva Allgood and Daniel Kuepper

June 27, 2024

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Gender Gap: This is the state of work for women in 2024

The Global Gender Gap Report 2024 highlights the progress and challenges facing women in the workforce. Find out how far we've come – and what still needs work.

Rebecca Geldard

June 27, 2024

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