140,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions prevented by WEF’s UpLink start-up initiative
A report from UpLink, the World Economic Forum initiative supporting early-stage, impact-focused start-ups, indicates that innovators within its community have avoided 142,400 tonnes of CO₂ emissions through clean electricity, sustainable agriculture, manufacturing and other practices – equivalent to the annual emissions of 30,220 cars – while also boosting incomes and creating 30,699 jobs. These figures […]
Bristol project highlighted at World Economic Forum’s Urban Transformation Summit
Business leaders and policy-makers recently gathered at the World Economic Forum’s fourth annual Urban Transformation Summit to address the increasingly critical role of cities in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape. Cities, which generate over 80% of global GDP, are pivotal in driving global growth and stability. Not only are they economic powerhouses, but also the burgeoning […]
New global alliance seeks to propel clean energy in emerging economies
The World Economic Forum has launched of a new alliance to provide a platform for developing economies to raise awareness about their clean energy needs, share best practices and sustainably accelerate their energy transitions. The Network to Mobilize Clean Energy Investment for the Global South is made up of 20+ CEOs and government ministers, including […]
World Economic Forum urges businesses to help ‘close the climate action gap’
The Alliance for CEO Climate Leaders, a CEO-led community facilitated by the World Economic Forum, has released a new report calling on businesses and governments to shift from incremental to systemic actions to meet climate goals. The report, Bold Measures to Close the Climate Action Gap: A Call for Systemic Change by Governments and Corporations, […]
Climate finance ‘critical to economic recovery’ say WTO, China and others
Green energy, innovative technologies and broad inclusivity could help secure an economic rebound in the face of inflation, geopolitical tensions, barriers to trade and talk of ‘decoupling’ that are creating headwinds for the global economy. That’s according to speakers at speakers in the Braving the Headwinds: Rewiring Growth Amid Fragility session at the World Economic […]
Leading CEOs pledge 50% cut in real estate emissions by 2030
A group of global firms have committed to reduce their real estate emissions by 50% by 2030 and reach net-zero carbon no later than 2050, as part of a World Economic Forum initiative. With buildings contributing 38% of all energy-related greenhouse gas emissions, leaders across all industries have a critical role to play in lowering […]
Crypto sustainability coalition investigates potential of Web3 against climate change
The World Economic Forum has launched the Crypto Sustainability Coalition, which will investigate how web3 and blockchain tools can be leveraged to achieve positive climate action. Web3, which includes technologies like blockchains, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs, has become a catch-all term for the vision of a new, better internet. Members of the coalition will explore the […]
World Economic Forum provides ‘comprehensive’ blueprint for future-ready cities
The World Economic Forum has released a series of four reports on how cities can take a systems approach to finance and deliver urban transformation projects in the wake of COVID, widening inequality and global conflicts. Each report – urban inclusion, city financing models, climate preparedness, and technology adoption – guides city leaders with case […]
UN urges G20 countries to invest in nature-based climate change solutions
A new report, titled The State of Finance for Nature in the G20, stresses the urgency of increasing net-zero and nature-positive investments if the world is to adequately close the climate finance gap. The report is led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Economic Forum, the Economics of Land Degradation, hosted by the […]