Wars, trade tensions and elections around the world are testing humanity's ability to tackle climate change.
Two experts from the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on the Future of Geopolitics look at the diplomacy and real-world reality of climate change politics and economics, with a particular focus on the global South.
This episode is published to coincide with the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils, find out more here: https://www.weforum.org/events/annual-meeting-of-the-global-future-councils-2024/
Guests:
Arun Sharma, senior advisor to the Chairman, Adani Group
Varun Sivaram, Senior Fellow for Energy and Climate, Council on Foreign Relations
Co-host:
Jessica Margolis, Lead, Geopolitical Agenda, World Economic Forum
Links:
The World Economic Forum’s network of Global Future Councils: https://www.weforum.org/communities/global-future-councils/ Global Future Council on the Future of Geopolitics: https://www.weforum.org/communities/gfc-on-geopolitics/
Shaping Cooperation in a Fragmenting World: https://www.weforum.org/publications/shaping-cooperation-in-a-fragmenting-world/
Related podcasts:
Why it's time for the 'middle powers' to step up on geopolitics (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/gfc-geopolitics-middle-powers/)
How do we ensure the green transition doesn't penalise the poorest? (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/equitable-transition-climate/)
Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts (http://wef.ch/podcasts) :
YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts) - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts
Radio Davos (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos) - subscribe (https://pod.link/1504682164) : https://pod.link/1504682164
Meet the Leader (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader) - subscribe (https://pod.link/1534915560) : https://pod.link/1534915560
Agenda Dialogues (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/agenda-dialogues) - subscribe (https://pod.link/1574956552) : https://pod.link/1574956552
Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club (https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub) : https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub
Published: 10th Oct 2024 07:58:48 By: World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Video: SDIM24: Innovation for Decarbonization: Industry's Transition
From mining to manufacturing, achieving a successful energy transition and net-zero emissions will require industries to accelerate their pace of decarbonization.
What new innovations and technologies can make decarbonization more efficient, cost-effective and scalable?
This session was recorded live September 23, 2024 during the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings.
Speakers: Sadaf Hosseini Head of Growth, Partnerships and Innovation Ecosystems, UpLink, World Economic Forum
Vivek Salgaocar Managing Director and Founder, Prospect Innovation PTE LTD
Melissa C. Lott Professor, Climate School, Columbia University
Barinder Rasode CEO and Co-Founder, Tersa Earth Innovations
Published: 7th Oct 2024 10:29:42 By: World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Video: What’s Next for Climate Action & Chief Economists’ Outlook | WEF | Top Stories of the Week
This week's top stories of the week include:
0:15 What’s next for urgent climate action? – At the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings in New York, leaders discussed how to curb carbon emissions while building an inclusive economy. Regulations can be a lever for systemic change but local innovation is crucial, too.
3:09 Solar stoves reduce air pollution deaths – It cooks food while emitting hardly any smoke. It uses a hybrid system, powered by energy from solar panels and from fuel such as small sticks or crop waste. The ACE One was created by African Clean Energy which is a part of the World Economic Forum’s Equitable Transition Initiative.
5:08 Chief economists’ outlook for the rest of 2024 – Many chief economists polled by the World Economic Forum are optimistic about 2025. In the United States, nearly nine in ten chief economists anticipate moderate or strong growth in the coming year. Similarly, in South Asia, 71% predict strong or very strong growth.
9:33 Earth exceeds 6 of 9 planetary boundaries – In 2009, a team of scientists identified the 9 natural processes that regulate Earth’s biosphere and keep it stable. These include climate change, biodiversity, ocean acidification and freshwater. The team also defined the safe planetary boundary for each process. A safe and sustainable future for humanity lies within these boundaries.
_____________________________________________
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.
World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/
Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/
YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef
LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum
TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum
Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF
#WorldEconomicForum
Published: 5th Oct 2024 12:01:06 By: World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Video: SDIM24 - AI for Global Good
Generative AI holds the potential to transform a broad range of economic activities and to help address the world's most pressing development challenges. However, the benefits of this technological revolution are not yet shared by all globally.
What actions can policy-makers and innovators take now to realize AI's promise while ensuring that its benefits lead to shared prosperity for all?
This session was recorded live September 23, 2024 during the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings.
You can watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/sustainable-development-impact-meetings-2024/sessions/ai-for-global-good/
Speakers:
Yann LeCun, Vice-President and Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scientist, Meta
Crystal Rugege, Managing Director, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Rwanda
Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Office of the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates
Sabastian Niles, President and Chief Legal Officer, Salesforce
Landry Signé, Senior Fellow, Global Economy and Development Program, Brookings Institution
Links:
Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-the-fourth-industrial-revolution/home
Published: 30th Sep 2024 11:40:16 By: World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Video: Tech Shows Impact of Climate Change & Debt Plan to Save Coral Reefs | WEF | Top Stories of the Week
This week's top stories of the week include:
0:15 How investment advice is changing – ‘The film is a rollercoaster ride into the last few years of how technology is changing our relationship to money’, says Chris Temple, director of This Is Not Financial Advice, a documentary that follows four online investors, including one who made - and lost - millions in crypto.
5:56 New tech reveals the impacts of climate change – Using AI, we can process Earth Observation (EO) data faster. Helping us monitor disaster impact in hours, not days. AI is also improving climate and weather forecast models. Through AR and VR, engineers are transforming these complex datasets into interactive, intuitive experiences that can help leaders make climate decisions.
7:39 This debt plan can save coral reefs – The deal reduces Indonesia’s debt repayments to the US by $35 million over the next 9 years and redirects those payments towards reef conservation instead. Indonesia is home to 16% of the world’s coral reefs and around 60% of the world’s coral species. Its reefs generate around $1.6 billion in value every year through fisheries, coastline protection and tourism. But Indonesia’s reefs face a range of threats.
9:21 Ray Dalio on funding climate action – By 2050, climate damage could cost between $1.7 trillion and $3.1 trillion per year. However, the costs of inaction could be even greater, says Ray Dalio, the founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates. Right now, climate action is hugely under-financed.
_____________________________________________
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.
World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/
Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/
YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef
LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum
TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum
Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF
#WorldEconomicForum
Published: 28th Sep 2024 12:00:19 By: World Economic Forum
Business Video: Red Lobster’s new CEO explains what went wrong with endless shrimp
Embattled Red Lobster has a new CEO, and he’s just 35 years old. CNN reporter Nathaniel Meyersohn sat down with Damola Adamolekun over some shrimp and lobster tail to chat the future of the seafood company and the young CEO’s approach to work. #cnn #news #redlobster
Shot by Zach Wasser, Benjamin Evans, FJ Feng
Editor/Producer: John General
Senior Producer: Alexandra King
Reporter: Nathaniel Meyersohn
Published: 4th Oct 2024 03:00:54 By: CNN
Business Video: Telegram CEO’s arrest sparks debate over free speech online
The detention of the Russian-born billionaire founder of Telegram, a messaging app known for its unfiltered content, has sparked debate about freedom of speech and illegal content on the internet. Pavel Durov, 39, was detained at Paris’s Bourget Airport Saturday on a warrant related to Telegram’s lack of moderation. CNN’s Clare Duffy, and then senior researcher at the University of St. Gallen Matias Dewey, join Richard Quest to discuss. #CNN #news
Want to stay up to date on the day's top stories? Sign up for CNN's 5 Things newsletter, and we'll give you the 5 biggest stories you need to know, videos people are watching, and more!
Sign up here: https://www.cnn.com/newsletters/5-things?source=nl-acq_social_youtubedesc&utm_source=nl-acq_social_youtubedesc
Published: 26th Aug 2024 10:18:55 By: CNN
Business Video: The Fed just sent a crucial message about its next move
America’s top central banker has unambiguously signaled that lower interest rates are finally on the horizon, marking a crucial milestone for the Federal Reserve’s historic — and, so far, successful — inflation fight. CN’s Matt Egan and Julia Chatterley report. #CNN #News
Want to stay up to date on the day’s top stories? Sign up for CNN’s 5 Things newsletter, and we’ll give you the 5 biggest stories you need to know, videos people are watching, and more! Sign up here: https://www.cnn.com/newsletters/5-things?source=nl-acq_social_youtubedesc&utm_source=nl-acq_social_youtubedesc
Published: 23rd Aug 2024 04:56:24 By: CNN
Business Video: LinkedIn billionaire says it'd be 'bold' to have this fellow billionaire as VP
LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman tells CNN's Matt Egan why he's supporting Kamala Harris and who he'd like to see on her ticket. #CNN #News
Want to stay up to date on the day’s top stories? Sign up for CNN’s 5 Things newsletter, and we’ll give you the 5 biggest stories you need to know, videos people are watching, and more! Sign up here: https://www.cnn.com/newsletters/5-things?source=nl-acq_social_youtubedesc&utm_source=nl-acq_social_youtubedesc
Published: 25th Jul 2024 03:26:12 By: CNN
Business Video: 'We're screwed': Stranded passenger frustrated at tech outage
CNN's Tom Foreman gives the latest updates on the tech disruptions worldwide that have hit banks, businesses, emergency services, and even airlines. One frustrated passenger tells CNN affiliate KDKA how hard they have been affected. #CNN #news
Want to stay up to date on the day’s top stories? Sign up for CNN’s 5 Things newsletter, and we’ll give you the 5 biggest stories you need to know, videos people are watching, and more!
Sign up here: https://www.cnn.com/newsletters/5-things?source=nl-acq_social_youtubedesc&utm_source=nl-acq_social_youtubedesc
Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:14:00 GMT September job growth exceeding expectations, but concerns about stagflation persist due to the Fed's rate cut and economic instability. Explore more details here.
Fri, 04 Oct 2024 02:00:00 GMT They are starting to give Harris the edge on one of his strongest issues — the economy. An American University ... But it had good news overall for Democrats seeking to press their advantage ...
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT WIG-Ukraine falls after 2-week growth, down 3.9% to 254.63 points September 27 – October 4 14:28 Average prices for diesel fuel stable at UAH 55.69 per liter 14:13 Average prices for LPG up 3.0% to ...
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 06:44:00 GMT Trying to trade around the election can backfire, but there may be an exception. A chief economist says one candidate's policies could harm the US.
Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:33:00 GMT He expressed this opinion in an interview with the Ukrainian News Agency. "No, frankly ... and a decrease in consumer demand. Stagflation describes an economy with high unemployment along with ...