Emerging Technologies
9 ways AI is helping tackle climate change
AI tools that predict weather, track icebergs, recycle more waste and find plastic in the ocean are helping to combat climate change. Here are 9 examples.
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Climate Action
10 términos climáticos que debes conocer
¿Qué es un sumidero de carbono, una transición justa y una NDC? Nuestro glosario de términos de uso común relacionados con la crisis climática te servirá de guía.
Health and Healthcare Systems
These 6 ‘longevity economy’ principles can help an ageing population live well
In its Longevity Economy Principles, the World Economic Forum addresses how to fund our longer lives as the global population ages.
Climate Action
6 technologies to help the world adapt to climate change
AI, drones, Earth observation, advanced computing, IoT and virtual and augmented reality are vital for climate adaptation. Here’s why.
Emerging Technologies
Can we build a safe and inclusive 'quantum economy'?
From healthcare to renewable energy, quantum technologies and their benefits should be available to all countries, according to a new guide by the World Economic Forum.
Economic Growth
5 charts on how we can get more people access to the internet
The EDISON Alliance Impact Report 2024 shows the initiative has helped 784 million people access the internet and digital services in 127 countries.
Climate Action
10 climate terms you need to know
What is a carbon sink, a just transition and an NDC? Our glossary of commonly-used terms related to the climate crisis will guide you. #ClimateTerminology
Emerging Technologies
8种方式了解人工智能如何助力应对气候变化
人工智能可以助力应对气候变化。现有的AI系统包含多种工具，可以预测天气、监测冰山变化、识别污染等。根据世界经济论坛，AI也可以用来改善农业，并减少农业对环境的影响。
Energy Transition
These charts reveal why targeting energy demand is vital to addressing the climate crisis
If companies used less energy, the energy demand could be cut by 31%. This would not only help meet climate goals, but save $2 trillion a year, a new Forum white paper says.
Jobs and the Future of Work
More and more jobs can be done from anywhere. What does that mean for workers?
Digital jobs that can be performed remotely from anywhere are analyzed in the newly released World Economic Forum white paper, The Rise of Global Digital Jobs.
Emerging Technologies
传统天气预报的转折点已经到来
“深度思维”人工智能研究实验室的研究人员开发了一种名为GraphCast的人工智能模型。该模型比当今最先进的天气系统预测速度更快、成本更低。就在目前传统系统使用大型超级计算机还需要数小时才能生成天气预报时，GraphCast已经可以使用一台台式计算机在一分钟内预测10天后的天气。世界经济论坛人工智能治理联盟旨在促进负责任的AI系统设计、开发和部署。
Climate Action
野生动植物非法贸易：世界上最大、最有利可图的犯罪活动之一
根据国际刑警组织（INTERPOL），野生动植物非法贸易是目前世界上最大和最有利可图的犯罪活动之一。据估计，全球有超2000种动植物受到野生动植物贸易的威胁。世界经济论坛的一份报告显示，全球有44万亿美元的经济价值产出依赖于自然及其服务。
Financial and Monetary Systems
What is ‘global debt’ - and how high is it now?
Global debt has already hit a record $307 trillion in 2023, the Institute of International Finance says. So what's going on, and why does it matter?
Nature and Biodiversity
Climate tech start-up investment has fallen this year. Here's why
Climate tech start-up funding fell 40.5% in 2023, finds PwC’s State of Climate Tech 2023 report – but the sector is still appealing to investors.
Geo-Economics and Politics
2024 is a record year for elections. Here’s what you need to know
2024 is a historic election year, with more than 2 billion voters set to go to the polls in 50 countries, including the US and India. Here are some key dates. #2024Elections