Tag: World Economic Forum
Young people have more faith in Algorithms than Politicians
More than 2 million young people participated in the Davos Lab Dialogues to share their views on what will become the next normal for...
New set of Principles from the Edison Alliance offers a vision...
By Audrey Lotechukwu
THUR 12 AUG, 2021-theGBJournal- The set of principles is the latest attempt at articulating a comprehensive framework for advancing financial inclusion generally...
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change delivers starkest warning yet on widespread,...
MON 09 AUG, 2021-theGBJournal- Scientists are observing changes in the Earth’s climate in every region and across the whole climate system, according to the...
Majority of global public thinks recovery will take two years
THUR 05 AUG, 2021-theGBJournal- A new public opinion poll found, three in four adults believe it will take at least two more years for...
Young change-makers in 10 cities join new initiative for circular economy...
SAT 24 JULY, 2021-theGBJournal- The World Economic Forum’s Scale360° initiative announced Friday the 10 city-based hubs joining its Circular Shapers programme.
Scale360° leverages innovation hubs...
Reusing 10% will stop almost half of plastic waste from entering...
Three scenarios outline the future of reusable plastic and how it can help society regain lost ground
Findings based on in-depth interviews, data analysis and...
As cities fill tech gaps, power of smart cities unleashes, report...
A new report provides insights into tech use among cities including potential implications for equity, security, privacy and financial sustainability
Serious regulatory gaps in cities...
Poll shows social distancing and masks to continue despite COVID-19 vaccination
THUR 08 JULY, 2021-theGBJournal- Expert says variants likely causing people to proceed with caution as survey shows more than 75% to continue wearing a...
New certificates offer flyers a sustainable fuel option to cut CO2
New sustainable aviation fuel certificate (SAFc) system will allow firms and travellers to claim lower emission benefits when they cover the price premium for...
World Economic Forum launches coalition to tackle harmful online content
TUE 29 JUNE, 2021-theGBJournal- The World Economic Forum announced today that it is launching a Global Coalition for Digital Safety which will accelerate public-private...