- These are the biggest global risks we face in 2024 and beyond
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 says the biggest short-term risk stems from misinformation and disinformation In the longer term, climate-related threats dominate the top 10 risks global populations will face Two-thirds of global experts anticipate a multipolar or fragmented order to take shape over the next decade
- The regulatory hurdles we need to overcome for a clean energy expansion . . .
Common projects with minimal environmental impact should be automatically greenlit and reviewed after the fact to help speed up the process for overwhelmingly positive clean energy infrastructure
- World Economic Forum Launches Initiative to Enable Equitable and . . .
The Japanese government has been actively exploring the adoption of data exchanges and welcomes this important new global initiative,” said Takuya Hirai, Minister for Digital Transformation, Government of Japan “The Data for Common Purpose Initiative is about finding new ways to unlock the power of data to solve global challenges
- How South-East Asian countries can cooperate to enhance energy . . .
One key enabler in the development of the European grid is the Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) scheme Key cross-border infrastructure projects with PCI status gain access to exclusive financial assistance and benefit from expedited permitting procedures, thereby accelerating their development
- How MENA can play a pivotal role in the global energy transition
The MENA region can scale new energy pathways and lead the global energy transition It has natural and strategic advantages needed to drive a diverse and sustainable energy future Pioneering initiatives have already started taking shape in the region, such as Neom’s green hydrogen plant, demonstrating the opportunity for scaling such early-mover projects in the region
- A model of cooperation in a fragmented world - The World Economic Forum
Have you read? 5 ways the GCC is supporting global cooperation A major milestone was the implementation of the GCC Customs Union in 2003 – a free trade agreement which standardized customs procedures and introduced a Common External Tariff of 5%, reducing border friction and strengthening the GCC as a single logistics and market space
- Communities must be empowered to drive the energy transition
However, the success of this transition hinges on the collaboration and commitment of various stakeholders, particularly communities Peers must come together to navigate the challenges, emphasizing a common purpose and a Just Energy Transition process with pillars of innovation, access to energy and community engagement
- How social entrepreneurs a making the SDGs a reality | World Economic Forum
This shift has been facilitated by Catalyst 2030, a global movement of social entrepreneurs and social innovators from all sectors who share the common goal of creating innovative, collaborative, and action-orientated approaches to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030
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