Sales of EVs are surging, but successful adoption will require innovation in areas from charging to batteries.
A new Forum report warns that publicly available charging in many cities is not progressing fast enough to meet demand.
Here are some of …
Day: October 3, 2024
A short history of AI in 10 landmark moments
The past decade has seen a rapid acceleration in the capabilities of AI.
Initiatives such as the World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance are working to ensure AI is inclusive, ethical and sustainable as it drives change across industries.
Her…
Why investing in the future should mean investing in youth
Secure, decent work fosters better futures, reduces anxiety around job security, promotes gender equality and contributes to inclusion and peace; this is particularly important for younger people, who will comprise a fifth of the global population by…
What is sustainable cooling and how can it help tackle the climate crisis?
Extreme weather events, ranked as the top concern in the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024, are leading to increased reliance on cooling technologies, such as air conditioning, particularly during heatwaves.
Sustainable cooling replace…
7 key messages from New York Climate Week 2024
New York Climate Week 2024 took place between 22 and 29 September 2024, starting with the Summit of the Future.
Among the seven key messages to emerge from the week include a need for Indigenous peoples to be more directly involved in shaping policy…
FIS and WMO partnership highlights the harmful effects of climate change on winter sports and tourism
It is the first time that the UN’s World Meteorological Organization partners with an international sports federation.
WMO and its National Meteorological and Hydrological Services will provide data and expertise in joint initiatives to raise awaren…