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The interdependence of major economies like the U.S., China, and Russia is being tested, with trade restrictions and territorial disputes threatening the stability of the global economy.

As a society we have struggled at the intersection of individual choice and societal safety with many substances. The recent legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota did the same. Cigarettes,

Gen Z is broadly optimistic about the future of work, there is a big divide between those in Gen Z who already have specialist skills and those who do not.

Sahil Raina, World Economic Forum, public.affairs@weforum.org

The metaverse has the potential to be a more trustworthy and inclusive space than the current internet, but it will require careful governance. Here's how.

Road mobility accounts for a quarter of the world's carbon emissions, so the sector's decarbonization is vital to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Traditional educational models are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of a dynamic global society. Instead, we need to help students develop systems thinking.

Black Sea Grain Initiative has helped to export millions of tonnes of grain and other foodstuffs from Ukraine's ports, playing an indispensable role in global food security.

The metaverse is expected to reach a value of $1 trillion in the next three years, driven by rapid uptake and technologies like generative AI. In this report, the governance workstream emphasizes the need for worldwide collaboration among various stakeholders, including academics, regulators, policy-makers and design teams, to nurture understanding of the metaverse and establish protective measures. The paper highlights the importance of privacy, responsible data handling and inclusive design.

The metaverse is projected to amass a staggering value of $1 trillion over the next three years, indicating rapid adoption and acceleration through technologies such as generative AI. In this report, the social value creation workstream presents a holistic understanding of the implications of metaverse adoption on individuals, across the dimensions of access and adoption, psychological and physical well-being, DEI, sustainability and economic empowerment.